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If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first. This is where we will announce anything new!

FREE NOTARY PUBLIC SEMINAR
January 2002

In response to requests and as a public service to the taxpayers of South Carolina the South Carolina Secretary of State, Jim Miles, is proud to announce a series of free instructional seminars for all South Carolina Notaries Public.  Click here for more information and schedule.

 

Important UCC Information: South Carolina passes Revised Article 9
June 2001

The South Carolina Assembly ratified Revised Article 9 on June 7, 2001. To see the text of the bill go to Bill 498. Be advised that this bill is long and deals with Articles 2A, 5, and 8 also. The revision will go into effect on July 1, 2001. South Carolina's version is substantially similar to the Model Revised Article 9. For updates on the progress of Revised Article 9 nationally and for resource materials concerning the new rules and transition procedures go to http://www.intercountyclearance.com/index.html or www.ernst.cc.

 

Important Limited Liability Company Information
January 2001

S.C. Code 33-44-211 concerning the filing deadline for subsequent annual reports for limited liability companies was changed by the General Assembly in Act 395. Subsequent reports now must be delivered to the Secretary of State's office on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year of that limited liability company. The filing deadline for initial annual reports remains the same: between January first and April first of the year following the calendar year in which the limited liability company was organized or a foreign company was authorized to conduct business.

Scrooges and Angels List Released

The Year 2000 Scrooges and Angels lists, our annual listing of some of the best and worst charities in South Carolina, are now available on our site. Just follow this link to the Scrooges and Angels to find out more.

Charities Database Available

You can now find out just how much a charity in South Carolina donates toward their charitable cause. Follow the link to the Charities Database and enter the name of a charity. If they are registered in South Carolina and they are not exempt from registering, then the database will provide you with that charity's most recently filed financial information.

Forms Available Online

The forms necessary to transact business with our office are now available online.  Each form is created in Adobe's Portable Document (PDF) Format (which require either Adobe Acrobat 4.x or the FREE Acrobat Reader).  We've upgraded these forms to allow you to fill them out, then print and sign them for submission (forms must be signed).  These forms can also be downloaded and saved to your hard drive for later use.    These forms have also been standardized and updated.   All of the forms are now letter size.  Please take a look at our new forms page by clicking here

Charities Manual Now Available in Downloadable Format

Guidelines for South Carolina Nonprofit Organizations is a manual prepared by Glenice B. Pearson that provides sample forms, instructions, guidelines, and advice on incorporating as a nonprofit entity in South Carolina.  This manual is available in downloadable form by following this link to our Division of Public Charities page.

Vacancies on Boards and Commissions Available Online

Vacancies on the Boards and Commissions falling under the Secretary of State's jurisdiction fare now available online.  The vacancies are listed online in a spreadsheet format.  The vacancies are also available in an Adobe Acrobat format and a Microsoft Excel format which can be downloaded and printed at your convenience.  Please take a look at our new Boards and Commissions page by clicking here. 

Debit Accounts

The Office of the Secretary of State is proud to announce yet another new service! We now offer a debit account as a method of paying fees for corporate and UCC filings. This service is available to all South Carolina attorneys. There is a minimum $1,000.00 deposit required to establish a debit account in your firm's name. Each firm must submit a completed application form including the name and telephone number for a contact person responsible for the account.

Debit vouchers will be issued and a voucher is required for each transaction at the time service is rendered. One may be sent with the filing request or faxed if the request is taken by phone.  The account will be debited at the time service is rendered for the appropriate fee amount.  A monthly balance statement will be issued and a minimum balance of $100.00 must be maintained in order for debits to be issued.

For accounting purposes, at the end of each fiscal year debit accounts will be brought to a zero balance and funds remaining will be reimbursed to your firm. Our fiscal year ends June 30. For more information, contact Tracey Thompson at 803-734-0208.

 

 

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Columbia, SC  29211
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