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# South Carolina - Online Notary Registration

# How to Become an Online Notary in South Carolina

### Is Online Notarization Legal in South Carolina?

**Yes**, thanks to the [South Carolina Remote Online Notarization Act](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/486.htm') that was passed in May 2021.

You can now get documents notarized online in Carolina. This means no more waiting in line – just a quick online session with a commissioned notary.

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# What are the Requirements to Become an Online Notary in South Carolina?

Here’s what you need to do:

* At least 18 years old.
* You must be an American who understands, writes, and speaks English fluently.
* A clean criminal record is a key qualifier (unless there was a prior incident that was forgiven).
* Make sure that you take online notary training from a trusted source like the [BlueNotary Academy](https://academy.bluenotary.us/courses/remote-online-notary-ron-essentials-training-course).
* Choose a vendor from the state’s appointed list that offers the technology needed for  online notarizations.
* Fill in the application for the South Carolina Secretary of State’s office and pay a one-time fee.

Complete all these steps, and you’ll be officially authorized to notarize documents online in South Carolina!

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