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What is a South Carolina Certified Copy?

A South Carolina Certified Copy is a copy of a Business Document which includes an endorsement with an accompanying certificate or Seal of the South Carolina Secretary of State which states it is a true copy of the Business Document.  A Certfied Copy of a South Carolina Business Document also includes the date that the Document was Certified by the South Carolina Secretary of State.  A South Carolina Certified Copy of a Business Document is normally a photocopy.

A South Carolina Certified Copy bears the signature of a representative of the SC Secretary of State. 

When the South Carolina Secretary of State issues a Certified Copy of a Corporate Document, this means that the South Carolina Certified Copy is a true, accurate and valid copy of the SC Corporate Document that the Secretary of State has on file.

A Copy of a SC Document which is Certified by the South Carolina Secretary of State is legal and official proof that the Certified Document is authentic.

What is a Plain Copy?

A Plain Copy of a South Carolina Business Document is just what the name implies.  It is simply a photocopy of a Busness Document.  There are no endorsements, stamps or seals on a Plain Copy of a South Carolina Business Document.

Most legal, government and financial instutions require Certified Copies of Business Documents rather than Plain Copies when dealing with official matters.

Why do I need a South Carolina Certified Copy of a Business Document?

Some of the reasons why you might need a South Carolina Certified Copy of your Business Documents:
  • Bank loans
  • Tax filings
  • Foreign Business qualification
  • Replace original SC Business Documents
  • Provide legal proof of South Carolina Business Registration
If you are responsible for the Business records of a South Carolina Corporation or a South Carolina LLC it is important to retain on file Certified Copies of your Formation Documents - your Articles of Incorporation for Corporations or your Articles of Organization for LLCs; as well as all Amendments to your original Articles.

Can I get a Certified Copy of a South Carolina Good Standing Certificate?

The South Carolina Secretary of State issues a Good Standing Certificate ,called a Certificate of Existence in SC, to South Carolina Corporations and LLCs which are up to date with all administrative requirements.

The South Carolina Secretary of State will Certify any Business Document which has been filed with that office.  On the other hand, the South Carolina Secretary of State generally does not Certify Documents which are issued by that office.

So, no the South Carolina Secretary of State will not Certify a Good Standing Certificate or any other document which is issued by that office.

Click here if you would like more information on getting a South Carolina Good Standing Certificate.

South Carolina Certified Copies for Foreign Qualification

A Corporation or LLC which is registered in one state and wants to do business in another state must first qualify as a "Foreign Corporation" or a "Foreign LLC" in the state in which it wants to do business. 

For example, a Corporation or LLC that is registered in South Carolina wants to do business in California.  The South Carolina Corporation or LLC must qualify as a California Foreign Corporation or LLC. 

Some states require a Certified Copy of the formation documents, called Articles of Incorporation for a Corporation or Articles of Organization for an LLC, from the Foreign Corporation's home state. 

We offer full Foreign Qualification services in all states.
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Foreign Qualification Services.

How long does it take to get a South Carolina Certified Copy of a Business Document?

We can get your South Carolina Certified Copies within 10-15 business days for $45.00 plus state Document fees.

If you need your South Carolina Certified Copies quicker we can usually get them from the South Carolina Secretary of State within 5-7 business days for $75.00 plus state Document fees.  (Our expedited processing fee also includes any additional state fees for their expedited process.)

Depending on the Document, the South Carolina Secretary of State may take longer to Certify Business Documents filed more than around ten years in the past.

How much does it cost to get a South Carolina Certified Copy Online?

The total cost of South Carolina Certified Copies depends on the total number of pages in the Business Documents that are to be Certified.  The SC Secretary of State charges $6.50 for up to five (5) pages for Certified Copies of a Business Document.  The additional price per page for each page beyond the fifth page is $0.50 for most South Carolina Business Documents.

We charge a processing fee of $45.00 for our standard processing.  We can usually get your South Carolina Certified Copies in 10-15 business days with our standard processing.  With our expedited processing option we can usually get your South Carolina Certified Copies within 5-7 business days for $75.00 plus state Document fees.  (Our expedited processing fee also includes any additional state fees for their expedited process.)

PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE PROCESSING TIMES

We are dependent on, and have no control over, the staff and systems of the South Carolina Secretary of State.  We get your South Carolina Certified Copies order to the SC Secretary of State ASAP.  Once it is at the state we have no control over South Carolina Secretary of State processing times.

The processing times specified on ths web page are the times it usually takes the South Carolina Secretary of State to process orders for Certified Copies of Business Documents. 

How can I Order a South Carolina Certified Copy Online?

If you are ready to Order a South Carolina Certified Copy Online now, simply fill in the form below and click Place Order.
This Certified Copies Order Form is for Certified Copies of Business Documents which have been filed with the South Carolina Secretary of State.  It is not for vital records such as birth certificates or marriage licenses.
We take the privacy of your personal information very seriously. We DO NOT use your information for any other purposes than this individual South Carolina Certified Copy order.  We will never provide your personal or credit card information to any person, group or third parties.   We delete your credit card information from our system when your South Carolina Certified Copies order is completed.
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All South Carolina Certified Copy orders are refundable before payment is issued to the state of South Carolina , minus a $25 cancellation fee, and less any expenses incurred in processing your order.  After payment has been delivered to the state of South Carolina we cannot accept any cancellations or any changes to your South Carolina Certified Copies order.  Generally, payments are made to the state of South Carolina within 24 hours of receipt of your South Carolina Certified Copy order.  To check the status of your South Carolina Certified Copies order, make changes, or ask any questions, call us.
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OUR ADVANTAGE
  • We get your South Carolina Certified Copies from the SC Secretary of State in the quickest possible way.
  • We guarantee our work.  If you're not satisfied with our South Carolina Certified Copy services we will refund 100% of your processing fees.
  • Over the years we've gotten thousands of Certified Copies of every type of Business Document from all states.  We know what to do and how to do it quickly and effieciently.
  • We've been helping businesses form new Corporations and LLCs - and keep those businesses in Good Standing - for over ten years.  Our A+ BBB rating speaks for itself!

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