South Carolina Statutes
§ 26-1-40 — Oath.
South Carolina § 26-1-40
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 26-1-40 (2026).
Text
A notary public shall take the oath of office prescribed by the Constitution, and a certified copy of the written oath must be recorded in the office of the Secretary of State.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 49-4; 1952 Code SECTION 49-4; 1942 Code SECTION 3460; 1932 Code SECTION 3460; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 818; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 733; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 663; G. S. 521; R. S. 579; 1871 (15) 538, SECTION 2; 1911 (27) 139; 1961 (52) 510; 2014 Act No. 185 (S.356), SECTION 1, eff June 2, 2014. Effect of Amendment 2014 Act No. 185, SECTION 1, rewrote the section.
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
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 26-1-40, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/1/26-1-40.