Each division of the Secretary of State’s Office provides diverse services and information to the citizens of South Carolina. This website is designed to serve as your one-stop portal for accessing general information, completing important tasks online, and providing information specifically related to each division.

The Secretary of State’s Office administers corporate filings for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. Click to find out more: S.C. Code of Laws, Title 33- Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations .

The Business Entities Online system allows users to file corporate documents online and to search entities on file with the Secretary of State's Office. Users may file organizing documents and may file documents for existing entities using this system.

As mentioned in the About Us page, the Secretary of State’s Office manages several public databases - from Uniform Commercial Code financing statements to current Suspended Charities. Below is a listing of the searches the Secretary of State's Office provides for the public.

The Secretary of State's Office provides a variety of services and information to the public. To view information related to a particular division or duty of the office, please select one of the …

Nov 20, 2024 · (COLUMBIA, SC) – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2024. Secretary Hammond honored ten Angel charities in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex.

The Secretary of State's Office offers many of its filings to the public online. By using the Business Entities Online system, users may file online to create business entities and make changes to their existing entities, search existing entities and registered agent information, and obtain certified copies of corporate documents and ...

The Secretary of State commissions notaries public for South Carolina and keeps their oaths of office on file. Notaries public are public officers whose main purpose is to prevent fraud in the execution of documents.

SCBOS offers a 9-step guide for starting a business in South Carolina, and provides information on applying for retail and business licenses, registering for unemployment insurance, and other services.

South Carolinians from all income levels respond quickly and generously when they see a true need. Check out our Wise Charitable Giving Brochure (PDF) to learn how you can donate with confidence. For additional guidance on social media fundraising campaigns, please check out our Crowdfunding and Online Giving Brochure (PDF) .