Updated September 01, 2023
A South Carolina notary acknowledgment form is a document executed by a notary public for the purpose of authenticating an individual’s signature on official paperwork. Acting on behalf of the State, the notary public must ensure that the signing individual has been identified as the person described within the documents and that they are signing for the reason(s) stated therein. This official identification is often required during the signing of deeds, living trusts, mortgages, and other items which must be notarized as a requirement of State law. After the notary has ensured that the acknowledgment is being made according to State regulations, he/she will execute the notary acknowledgment form to validate the signature of the individual.
Laws – § 26-3-70
Notary Handbook – The handbook contains information on the notary application process and operating procedures. Also provided within the document are example acknowledgment certificates as well as other documents commonly used by notarial officers.
How to Notarize in South Carolina (5 steps)
1. Find Notary
- Banks and Credit Unions (First Citizens Bank has locations across the State)
- South Carolina Marriage and Notary Services
- The UPS Store
- Private Notarial Services
3. Show ID
4. Authenticate
Verify a Notary in South Carolina (3 steps)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
How to Write (For Notary)
Step 1 – The South Carolina notary acknowledgment form is available for download in PDF (.pdf), Microsoft Word (.docx), and Open Document Text (.odt).
Step 2 – Supply the following information in the blank fields of the acknowledgment form:
- State of acknowledgment;
- County of acknowledgment;
- Date;
- Name of person acknowledged;
- Notary signature;
- Notary title or rank; and
- Notary serial number (if any).