SC Online Notarization
Online Notarization in South Carolina
Notarize your South Carolina documents online with a live certified notary on video. Available 24/7 — no appointment, no travel, no after-hours fees. Remote online notarization has been legal in South Carolina since 2022.
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Remote Online Notarization in South Carolina
South Carolina has enacted permanent Remote Online Notarization (RON) legislation, enabling residents and businesses to notarize documents via secure video conference with a certified notary. The governing statute is South Carolina Code of Laws Title 26, Chapter 2, Article 3.
With ClosingIQ, you can notarize any of 26 document types — from deeds and powers of attorney to healthcare directives and immigration paperwork — all from your computer or phone. Our AI scans your document first, extracting key data and flagging potential issues before the notarization session begins.
How It Works in South Carolina
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Upload your document
PDF, DOCX, or image. AI scans it in 90 seconds.
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Review AI extraction
See extracted parties, amounts, dates, and risk flags with citations.
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Click "Notarize"
A live certified notary appears on video within minutes.
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Verify your identity
Knowledge-based authentication + government ID scan.
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Sign and notarize
Digital seal applied. Audio/video recording for the record.
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Download or apostille
Get your notarized document instantly, or send for apostille.
South Carolina Notary Fee Information
State fee cap: $5 per notarial act
ClosingIQ pricing for South Carolina notarization ranges from $45 to $175 depending on the document type. Pro subscribers save 20%, higher tiers save up to 60%.
Language & Interpreter Information
Sessions conducted in English. The notarial certificate, seal, and verbal instructions are in English. Your document may be in any language — the notary notarizes your signature, not the document content.
Direct communication required. South Carolina law requires the notary to communicate directly with the signer. Third-party interpreters are not authorized for the ceremony. If you need language assistance, your session can be routed to a state that permits interpreters (AZ, CO, FL, MS, NC, PA).
Need your document in another language? ClosingIQ translates documents in 189 languages before or after notarization. This information does not constitute legal advice — verify current requirements with your Secretary of State.
Common Documents Notarized in South Carolina
- Real estate deeds
- Powers of attorney
- Business agreements
- Affidavits
- Estate planning documents
Need an Apostille in South Carolina?
After notarization, ClosingIQ can handle apostille for your South Carolina documents through the South Carolina Secretary of State.
- Address:
- 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525, Columbia, SC 29201
- Fee:
- $2 per document
- Processing:
- 3-5 business days; walk-in available in Columbia
South Carolina at a Glance
- Capital
- Columbia
- Population
- 5,370,000
- RON Legal
- Yes (since 2022)
- Notary Fee Cap
- $5 per notarial act
- Key Industries
- Automotive manufacturing, Tourism and hospitality, Military and defense, Agriculture
Notarization Pricing
For South Carolina documents
Frequently Asked Questions — South Carolina Notarization
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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