SC E-Signature API
ClosingSignIQ in South Carolina
Embed legally binding e-signatures in your South Carolina application. Every signed document sealed with an X.509 digital certificate from our Certificate Authority. South Carolina has adopted UETA. ESIGN Act compliant. $0 per-envelope cost.
SC E-Signature Law
Electronic signatures are legally binding in South Carolina.
ESIGN Act
Federal Law (2000)
15 USC §7001. Electronic signatures have the same legal effect as wet-ink signatures in all 50 states.
UETA Status
South Carolina has adopted UETA
South Carolina adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, providing state-level recognition of electronic signatures.
Remote Notarization
Legal since 2022
South Carolina permits Remote Online Notarization (RON). South Carolina Code of Laws Title 26, Chapter 2, Article 3
Notary Fee Cap
$5 per notarial act
ClosingSignIQ e-signatures are $5/envelope (Pay-Go) or FREE on Pro+, regardless of state. Notarization fees follow state law.
SC Documents
Common South Carolina documents for e-signature.
Real estate deeds
Powers of attorney
Business agreements
Affidavits
Estate planning documents
Key South Carolina industries using ClosingSignIQ:
Automotive manufacturingTourism and hospitalityMilitary and defenseAgriculture
South Carolina
E-signatures where South Carolina does business.
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Integration
Add e-signatures to your South Carolina app in minutes.
your-south-carolina-app/api/sign.ts
// Send a real estate deeds for e-signature in South Carolina
const envelope = await fetch('https://closingiq.app/api/v1/signing/envelopes', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'X-API-KEY': process.env.CLOSINGSIGNIQ_KEY, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({
title: 'Real estate deeds — South Carolina',
signers: [{ name: 'Signer Name', email: '[email protected]' }],
}),
});
// X.509 certificate + SHA-256 audit trail included automaticallyAPI Pricing
Start free. Scale in any state.
Free
$0
5 envelopes/month
- ✓ API + OAuth
- ✓ Audit trail
- ✓ Email notifications
Starter
$29/mo
50 included, then $0.50
- ✓ Embedded signing
- ✓ X.509 certificate
- ✓ Webhooks
Growth
$79/mo
250 included, then $0.35
- ✓ White-label
- ✓ our CA certs
- ✓ SMS notifications
Scale
$199/mo
1,000 included, then $0.25
- ✓ Full white-label
- ✓ Templates API
- ✓ 99.9% SLA
SC Cities
ClosingSignIQ API in South Carolina cities.
FAQ
E-signature API questions for South Carolina.
Is remote online notarization legal in South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina enacted RON legislation in 2022. The law allows notaries to perform notarizations via two-way audio-video communication with proper identity verification. Additionally, ClosingSignIQ provides X.509 digital certificates from our Certificate Authority and SHA-256 hash-chained audit trails for every signature.
What is the notary fee cap in South Carolina?
South Carolina caps notary fees at $5 per notarial act for both in-person and remote notarizations. Additionally, ClosingSignIQ provides X.509 digital certificates from our Certificate Authority and SHA-256 hash-chained audit trails for every signature.
How affordable is a South Carolina apostille?
South Carolina offers very affordable apostilles at just $2 per document. Walk-in service is available at the Columbia office. Mail processing takes 3-5 business days. Additionally, ClosingSignIQ provides X.509 digital certificates from our Certificate Authority and SHA-256 hash-chained audit trails for every signature.
Is RON used for real estate in South Carolina's coastal markets?
Yes. South Carolina's popular coastal markets like Charleston, Hilton Head, and Myrtle Beach see many out-of-state buyers. RON enables remote closings for these vacation and investment property purchases. Additionally, ClosingSignIQ provides X.509 digital certificates from our Certificate Authority and SHA-256 hash-chained audit trails for every signature.
Are military documents commonly notarized in South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina has multiple military installations including Fort Jackson and Joint Base Charleston. RON is widely used for military powers of attorney, deployment documents, and family legal filings. Additionally, ClosingSignIQ provides X.509 digital certificates from our Certificate Authority and SHA-256 hash-chained audit trails for every signature.
Can I use an interpreter during notarization in South Carolina?
No. South Carolina operates under the doctrine of direct communication, which requires the notary to communicate directly with the signer in a shared language. Third-party interpreters are not authorized for the notarial ceremony. If you need language assistance, your session can be routed to one of the six states that permit interpreters (AZ, CO, FL, MS, NC, PA). ClosingIQ offers 189-language document translation. Additionally, ClosingSignIQ provides X.509 digital certificates from our Certificate Authority and SHA-256 hash-chained audit trails for every signature.
What makes ClosingSignIQ different from DocuSign or BoldSign?
ClosingSignIQ is the only e-signature API with built-in AI document scanning and X.509 digital certificates from our Certificate Authority. Every signature includes a SHA-256 hash-chained audit trail. Plus, our API costs 80% less than DocuSign with $0 per-envelope infrastructure costs.
Other States
ClosingSignIQ API is available in all 50 states.
Ship e-signatures in South Carolina today.
Free tier. X.509 certificates. SHA-256 audit trail. ESIGN Act + South Carolina UETA compliant.