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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 26-1-100, Relating To The Regulation Of Notarial Fees, So As To Increase The Maximum Fees To Ten Dollars.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Section 26-1-100 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which governs the fees notaries can charge for their services. Specifically, it aims to increase the maximum fee allowed for various notarial acts, such as acknowledgments, oaths, affirmations, jurats, signature witnessings, and verifications of fact, from five dollars to ten dollars per signature or person, depending on the service. This change would update the existing fee structure for notaries in South Carolina, with the act taking effect upon the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5140&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5140_20260219.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H5140 2026-02-10 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H5140%202026-02-10%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5140_20260210.htm |
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