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How much can a SC notary public charge for performing notarial acts?

• Acknowledgments - $5 per signature
• Oaths or affirmations without a signature - $5 per person
• Jurats - $5 per signature
• Signature witnessing - $5 per signature
• Verification of fact - $5 per certificate

A notary public may charge a travel fee when travelling to perform a notarial act if: (1) the notary and the person requesting the notarial act agree upon the travel fee in advance of the travel; (2) the notary explains to the person requesting the notarial act that the travel fee is separate from the notarial fee.

What notarial acts can a SC public perform?

• Take acknowledgments
• Administer oaths and affirmations
• Execute attestations and jurats
• Witness signatures
• Take verifications of fact
• Perform marriage ceremonies (SCC §20-1-20)
• Any other acts authorized by law