Everything you need to know about electronic signature requirements, remote notarization, and digital document compliance in South Carolina.
South Carolina adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in 2004. This means electronic signatures have the same legal validity as handwritten signatures for most business and personal transactions in the state.
Electronic signatures are legally binding for contracts, agreements, and other documents in SC.
South Carolina permits remote online notarization, allowing notaries to verify identities and notarize documents via secure video conference.
RON has been available since 2021.
South Carolina authorized RON under H. 3243 (2021). The Secretary of State oversees notary registration.
South Carolina supports e-signatures for real estate. County ROD offices accept electronic documents.
South Carolina Code Title 26, Chapter 6 governs electronic transactions.
Healthcare providers use e-signatures for patient consent and records.
Electronic transactions law
RON authorization
While most documents can be signed electronically in South Carolina, certain documents still require traditional wet signatures:
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