Bill > H3190

This bill amends South Carolina's existing law regarding notary fees by increasing the maximum amount that notaries can charge for various notarial acts from five dollars to ten dollars. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum fee for standard notarial services such as acknowledgments, oaths or affirmations, jurats (sworn statements), signature witnessing, and verifications of fact to ten dollars per signature, per person, or per certificate, as applicable. A notarial act is an official administrative act performed by a notary public to verify the identity of individuals signing documents, administer oaths, or certify the authenticity of signatures. The bill aims to adjust notary fees to reflect potential increases in administrative costs and time associated with notarial services. The changes will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, which means notaries in South Carolina can begin charging the updated maximum fee once the bill is signed into law.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3190&session=126&summary=B