South Carolina Statutes
§ 26-1-10 — Appointment and term.
The Governor may appoint from the qualified electors as many notaries public throughout the State as the public good requires, to hold their offices for a term of ten years. A commission must be issued to each notary public so appointed and the record of the appointment must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 49-1; 1952 Code SECTION 49-1; 1942 Code SECTION 3459; 1932 Code SECTION 3459; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 817; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 732; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 662; G. S. 520; R. S. 578; 1871 (15) 538; 1911 (27) 139; 1967 (55) 509; 2014 Act No. 185 (S.356), SECTION 1, eff June 2, 2014. Effect of Amendment 2014 Act No. 185, SECTION 1, deleted the former third and fourth sentences, relating to commissions issued before and after July 1, 1967; and made other nonsubstantive changes.
Nearby Sections
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§ 26-1-10
Appointment and term.§ 26-1-100
Fees for notary acts.§ 26-1-110
Notarizing a paper record.§ 26-1-120
Notarial certificate.§ 26-1-130
Changes in Notary's status.§ 26-1-140
Resignation of commission.§ 26-1-150
Death of notary.§ 26-1-170
Criminal jurisdiction.§ 26-1-20
Endorsement of application.§ 26-1-210
Certificate of authority.