South Carolina Mobile Notary Publics

Other acts they can perform inlude:

• Take acknowledgment
• Execute attestations and jurats;
• Administer oaths and affirmations;
• Execute verifications of fact (proof);
• Execute signature witnessing;
• Solemnize marriages;
• Execute protests.

In South Carolina, a notary public is appointed by the Governor for a period of 10 years – although the candidate must first be be endorsed by a state legislator before it’s submitted further. Candidates must also pay a fee with their application.

But beyond an endorsement by a legislator, there are other requirements to become a Notary Public in South Carolina, such as:

• At least 18 years old
• A resident of South Carolina (no exceptions)
• A registered voter in South Carolina
• Read and write English
• Cannot be under a court order declaring mental incompetence
• Cannot be serving a term of imprisonment for a conviction of a crime
• Never convicted of a felony or offense related to election laws—if there is a prior conviction, the person must have served their full sentence or received a pardon

If you require the help of a notary public to sign off on documents like real estate transactions, affidavits, or a power of attorney, they will also need to add their ink stamp or embosser as it is a requirement in South Carolina.