An original or certified copy is required. You can order a certified copy of your articles and request an Apostille at the same time. Normal processing takes up to 2 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $2. Expedited service is not but in person orders are processed while you wait. Always provide the name of the country needing a South Carolina Apostille or Certificate of Authentication.
By Mail: Order Form must include the name of the country, payment, address the documents should be mailed to after processing, and a daytime phone number for possible questions. You must enclose an original or certified copy of the document, or a request for a certified copy of the document.
In Person: Requested documents can usually be provided while you wait. You must provide a certified copy or original document. You will want to have your payment handy.
A South Carolina certified copy can be ordered at the same time, but you must write separate checks for the fees. This fee does not include a certified copy.
$2 per document for normal processing.
No. However, in person orders are processed while you wait at no additional charge.
Check or Money Order. Make check or money order payable to: South Carolina Secretary of State.
Normal processing: 2-3 business days, plus additional time for mailing. Counter Service: while you wait (in person only).
It will be returned to you by the type of pre-addressed prepaid envelope or UPS/Fed Ex airbill provided. Return service by fax or email is not available.
South Carolina Secretary of State
Authentication Office
1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201
or
PO Box 11350
Columbia, SC 29211
(803)734-2119 phone