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South Carolina Loan Signing Agent Requirements

Everything a notary loan signing agent needs to know about operating in South Carolina: commission terms, fees, journal requirements, bond obligations, RON status, and compliance notes.

Commission Term
10 years
Max Fee
$5 per notarial act
Journal Required
No
Bond Required
No
RON Authorized
Yes
Notary Authority
Governor (Secretary of State processes)

Key Facts for South Carolina LSAs

  • Commission term: 10 years
  • $5 maximum fee per notarial act
  • No surety bond required
  • Journal optional
  • RON authorized

Journal Requirements

Optional

Optional

Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Authorized

RON authorized

Acceptable Identification

  • Driver's license
  • State ID
  • Passport

Acknowledgment Wording

Standard South Carolina acknowledgment

E&O Insurance

E&O not required

Loan Signing Agent (LSA) Certification

No state LSA certification

Notary Commission Renewal

South Carolina notary commissions are issued by the Governor (Secretary of State processes). Commission term: 10 years.

https://www.sos.sc.gov/notary

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