Mission Statement
About Sec. Miles

 

Welcome to the Secretary of State's Official Web site.


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2001-02 Secretary of State Accountability Report

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Online UCC Filings Search

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Online Business Filings Search

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Searchable Charities Database

As South Carolina's Secretary of State, it is my goal to maximize the taxpayer's investment in state government. Efficient and friendly customer service is the norm, not the exception. With that in mind, I am proud to announce the introduction of the Secretary of State's UCC Filings Database. Now you can search for any UCC that is filed in our Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Division. Soon, we should have our Notaries and Trademarks databases online. As usual, our Corporations and Charities Database is still available. Don't forget that our website contains helpful information such as Contact Information, Fees and links to relevant statutes. If you need to access other agencies go to our Other Helpful Links page or visit MySCgov.com for additional information. Ultimately, it is your experience with our site that will help us complete our task of making government fully accessible to the public. Please feel free to send us any comment, suggestions or even criticisms about the site through our Feedback area. Thank you for visiting and don't forget to come back often."

With kind regards,

Online Business Filings Search
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South Carolina Secretary of State's Office
Statement of Purpose and Mission Statement

As set forth by the South Carolina Code of Laws, the Secretary of State is responsible for the statewide registration of corporations, Uniform Commercial Code interests, business opportunities, employment agencies, trademarks and notaries. The Office handles the incorporation of municipalities and special purpose districts, the annexations of land, and the escheatment of real property in South Carolina. The Secretary of State is also the administrator and regulator of the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act and handles the publication of positions within certain statewide boards and commissions. The Secretary of State is an ex officio member of the Legislative Council and the Commission on Consumer Affairs.

The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is simple: to provide the taxpayer with the best return on their investment in state government. The Secretary of State’s office accomplishes this goal two ways. First, the office strives to provide the most efficient, innovative, and cost effective means of registering, administering, maintaining, and disseminating information to the taxpayers. Second, the office regulates the appropriate areas using the most effective and advanced tools available. Our goal continues to be 100% customer satisfaction.

 

 

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Postal Address
 P.O. Box 11350
Columbia, SC  29211		 Physical Address
 Edgar Brown Building
1205 Pendleton Street Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201

 

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