The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

The Secretary of State’s Office is closed Monday, February 2, 2026, due to Governor McMaster’s closure of State Government Offices in Richland County.

South Carolina Secretary of State

Mark Hammond

Searches

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As mentioned in the About Us page, the Secretary of State’s Office manages several public databases - from Uniform Commercial Code financing statements to current Suspended Charities. Below is a listing of the searches the Secretary of State's Office provides for the public.

Public Database Searches
Boards and Commissions Search	Business Entities Registered Agent Search	Business Entities Search
Cable Franchise Search (PDF)	Charities Search	Livestock Brands & Earmarks Search
Notaries Search	Professional Fundraisers & Solicitors Search	Raffles Search
Special Purpose District Directory (PDF)	Suspended Charities Search (PDF)	Suspended Raffles Search (PDF)
Suspended Professional Fundraisers & Solicitors Search (PDF)	Trademarks & Service Marks Search	Uniform Commercial Code Search