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The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

Did you know that in South Carolina, the State Election Commission is the state agency that conducts elections and registers voters? For more information on elections and voter registration, please visit the State Election Commission's website at scvotes.gov or send an email to elections@elections.sc.gov.

Certifications by Elected or Appointed Officials

  • The Secretary of State’s Office can verify the signature of any elected or appointed official whose signature is filed with the Office.  
  • Certified copies of documents obtained from the county must bear the original signature of the elected official of that office or authorized deputies and staff.
  • If the county officer is not elected, appointed, or authorized by an elected or appointed official, the signature must be notarized.