- 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.
The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina
Beneficial Ownership Filing Reminder: January 1, 2025, is the deadline for entities created before January 1, 2024, to file their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) as required by law under the Corporate Transparency Act. Businesses formed after January 1, 2024, have 90 days to file after formation. Businesses formed on or after January 1, 2025, will have 30 days to file after formation. Please review the BOI links on our website to see if you are required to report to FinCEN.
South Carolina Secretary of State
Mark Hammond