
If you document is written in any other language than English, you should hire a translator and notarize the translation before presenting your documents to the SOS.Ĭonsiderations for academic records: diplomas, school transcripts and report cards should be signed and notarized by a school principal or University registrar.

Please note that is the documents is signed by a deputy or assistant, will not be acceptable for apostille.Ĭonsiderations for notarized documents: must be notarized by a currently valid and commissioned South Carolina Notary Public, make sure the notary stamps, dates and signs the notary statement. There is an exemption for documents signed by the Probate Judge in Richland, Greenville, Horry and Charleston counties whose signatures will be acceptable for apostille.Ĭonsiderations for divorce judgments: divorce decrees should be ordered from the clerk of the court where the divorce was executed bearing the stamp of the county. of Vital Records 2600 Bull St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 898-3630Ĭonsiderations for marriage certificates: South Carolina Marriage certificates must be issued and signed by the county Probate Judge or the DHEC office. To obtain an apostille from the office of Mark Hammond South Carolina Secretary of State in Columbia please take note of the following guidelines to make sure your documents will be acceptable:Ĭonsiderations for vital records: South Carolina’s birth and death Certificates must be issued by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Vital Records Division.ĭo you need a copy of a vital record? Contact the SC DHEC, Div. Don’t have time to go down to the office? We can help! Please contact us for more information.

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