UCC-1 Financing Statement This form is used to file the initial security interest. The filing is good for five years. The security interest can be continued for five more years by filing a UCC-3. Click on UCC-1 Addendum if you also need this form.
First TWO Pages: $8.00
THIRD Page: $2.00
Each Additional page AFTER page THREE: $1.00
Each Additional Debtor (After TWO Debtors): $2.00
Manufactured Home Transaction: $20.00
Public Finance Transaction: $20.00
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UCC-3 Amendment This form is used to continue a security interest that is going to lapse at the end of a five-year period. The UCC-3 can be filed within six months before the expiration of the five-year period. If a UCC-3 is not filed before the end of the five-year period, the financing statement lapses and the security interest becomes unperfected. A UCC-3 cannot be filed after the lapse date. A UCC-3 can also be used to make an amendment to a previously filed UCC-1, terminate a UCC-1 or make a full or partial assignment of the security interest. Click on UCC-3 Addendum if you also need this form.
First TWO Pages: $8.00
THIRD Page: $2.00
Each Additional page AFTER page THREE: $1.00
Each Additional Debtor (After TWO Debtors): $2.00
Manufactured Home Transaction: $20.00
Public Finance Transaction: $20.00 | ||
UCC-11 Search This form should be submitted to the Secretary of State to have the Secretary of State perform a search on a debtor or secured party's name. If you are requesting copies, additional copy fees will apply.
Beginning October 1, 2009 there will be a $2.00 certification charge for all UCC searches and copy requests that are requested as certified on the UCC-11 form. The $2.00 certification charge will be in addition to the standard search or copy fee. Searches and copy requests will only be certified by the Secretary of State’s Office upon the request of the individual submitting the UCC-11.
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UCC-5 Statement of Claim This form may be used to show how a filing was inaccurate or to show that a document was wrongfully filed.
First TWO Pages: $8.00
THIRD Page: $2.00
Each Additional page AFTER page THREE: $1.00
Each Additional Debtor (After TWO Debtors): $2.00
Manufactured Home Transaction: $20.00
Public Finance Transaction: $20.00
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Application for a State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority This form is used by the cable provider to apply for state-issued cable franchise authority with the Secretary of State's Office. | $110.00 | |
Application for Reinstatement of a Corporation Dissolved by an Administrative Action (§33-31-1422) This form is used to reinstate a corporation that has been dissolved pursuant to an administrative action by the Secretary of State (ex: corporation fails to maintain a registered agent or office). The Application for Reinstatement must be filed within two years of the date of the administrative dissolution. | $25.00 | |
Articles of Incorporation (§33-2-102) This form is used to incorporate your business corporation. A CL-1 Form must also be included with the Articles of Incorporation. You may submit a total payment of $135 to the Secretary of State’s Office. | $110.00 | |
Articles of Incorporation This form is used to incorporate your entity as a statutory close corporation. A CL-1 Form must also be included with the Articles of Incorporation. You may submit a total payment of $135 to the Secretary of State’s Office. | $110.00 | |
Articles of Incorporation This form is used to incorporate your entity as a professional corporation. A CL-1 Form must also be included with the Articles of Incorporation. You may submit a total payment of $135 to the Secretary of State’s Office. | $110.00 | |
Articles of Correction (§33-2-240) This form should only be used to correct an incorrect statement in a document or to correct a document that was defectively signed. This form cannot be used to make changes or amendments to any documents. The Amended Certificate of Authority should be used to amend the Certificate of Authority. | $10.00 | |
Notice of Change of Registered Office or Agent (§33-31-502) This form should be used to change the address of the registered office or to change the registered agent of the corporation. | $10.00 | |
Application to Reserve a Name (§33-31-402) This form is used to reserve a name for a foreign corporation prior to applying for a certificate of authority. The name may be reserved for a nonrenewable 120-day period. If you are ready to apply for a Certificate of Authority, you may file the application to register without first filing an application to reserve a name. | $10.00 | |
Fictitious Name Form (§33-31-1506) This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. | $10.00 | |
Application for a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business (§33-15-103) This form is used by a foreign corporation to apply for a Certificate of Authority to transact business in the state of South Carolina. A CL-1 Form must also be included with the Certificate of Authority. You may submit a total payment of $135 to the Secretary of State's Office. | $110.00 | |
Application to Reserve Name (§33-44-106) This form is used to reserve a name for an LLC prior to applying for a Certificate of Authority. The name may be reserved for a nonrenewable 120-day period. If you are ready to apply for the Certificate of Authority, you may file the Application for a Certificate of Authority without first filing an application to reserve a name. | $25.00 | |
Articles of Merger (§33-11-105) This form is used when the corporation merges with another authorized entity. | $110.00 | |
Restated Articles of Organization (§33-44-204(b)) This form is used to consolidate or restate Articles of Organization and all amendments that may have been made to the articles over the years into one document. | $110.00 | |
Application to Reserve Name (§33-44-106) This form is used to reserve a name for a domestic LLC prior to organization. The name may be reserved for a nonrenewable 120-day period. If you are ready to organize, you may file articles of organization without first filing an application to reserve a name. | $25.00 | |
Fictitious Name Form (§33-44-1005) This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. | $2.00 | |
Certificate of Cancellation (§33-42-230) This form is used to cancel a Certificate of Limited Partnership that has been issued by the Secretary of State. | $10.00 | |
Notice of Change of Designated Office, Agent or Agent's Address of Registered Agent (§33-44-109) This form should be used to change the address of the designated office of the LLC, the registered office where the registered agent may be found or to change the registered agent of the LLC. | $10.00 | |
Application to Reserve Name (§33-42-40) This form is used to reserve a name for an LP prior to applying for a Certificate of Limited Partnership. The name may be reserved for a nonrenewable 120-day period. If you are ready to apply for the Certificate of Limited Partnership, you may file the certificate without first filing an application to reserve a name. | $10.00 | |
Notice of Transfer of a Reserved Name (§33-42-40(b)) This form is used to transfer the right to use a reserved limited partnership name to another party. | $10.00 | |
Amendment of Certificate of Limited Partnership (§33-42-220) This form is used to make any amendments to the Certificate of Limited Partnership (ex: change the LP’s name). | $10.00 | |
Notice of Transfer of a Reserved Name (§33-42-40(b)) This form is used to transfer the right to use a reserved limited partnership name to another party. | $10.00 | |
Certificate of Cancellation (§33-42-1660) This form is used to cancel the registration of an LP that no longer wishes to conduct business in the state of South Carolina. | $10.00 | |
Amendment to Registration of a Foreign Limited Partnership (§33-42-220) This form is used to make any amendments to the application for registration (ex: change the LP's name). | $10.00 | |
Articles of Amendment This form is used to make any amendments to the Application for Registration (ex: change the LLP’s name). | $10.00 | |
Articles of Amendment (§33-41-1180) This form is used to make any amendments to the Certificate of Authority (ex: change the LLP's name). | $10.00 | |
Copy Fees for UCC Filings Copies (First Page): $2.00
Copies (Additional Pages): $1.00
Certification (Per Copy): $2.00
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Apostilles Please visit the Apostilles page to get further information on the process of applying for an apostille. | $2.00 | |
Articles of Dissolution (§33-31-1404) This form is used to dissolve a corporation. | $10.00 | |
CL-1 Form The South Carolina Department of Revenue requires this form to be submitted with every Certificate of Authority for a foreign corporation. | $25.00 | |
Business Filing Document Request Form This form is used to request copies of business filings documents that have been filed in the Secretary of State's Office. Document searches and copies will only be performed pursuant to this form. | See Form | |
Articles of Incorporation for a Military Corporation This form is used by Military corporations that organize under S.C. Code of Laws Section 25-1-120. | No Fee | |
Payroll Deduction Form This form is used by charitable organizations that will participate in payroll deduction with the state of South Carolina. | No Fee | |
Cover Letter for an Application for a State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority This cover letter should be used when a cable provider is applying for a state-issued certificate of franchise authority before the expiration of a local government issued franchise. The cover letter should be attached to the Application for a State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority or an Amended Application for a State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority. The application with cover letter cannot be submitted more than 80 days before the expiration of the local government issued certificate of franchise authority. | No Fee | |
Filing Submission Form - Email Response Requested This form when included with a one of the below forms is used to request a return acknowledgement via email for any UCC filed at the Secretary of State. | N/A | |
Domestication of Foreign Corporation to South Carolina Corporation This form is used when a foreign corporation wishes to change its state of incorporation to South Carolina. This will make the corporation a South Carolina corporation. A CL-1 form must also be included with this form. | $110.00 | |
Special Purpose District Notification Form This form must be submitted by every special purpose district before December 31st of every even-numbered year. | No Fee | |
Application for Reinstatement of a Corporation when Cert. of Authority has been Revoked. (§33-15-330) This form is used to reinstate a corporation when the Certificate of Authority has been revoked pursuant to an administrative action by the Secretary of State (ex: corporation is in forfeiture for failure to pay a tax return or submit an annual report to the South Carolina Department of Revenue). | $25.00 | |
Notice of Change of Registered Office or Agent (§33-15-108) This form should be used to change the address of the registered office or to change the registered agent of the corporation. | $10.00 | |
Application to Reserve Name (§33-31-402) This form is used to reserve a name for a nonprofit corporation prior to incorporation. The name may be reserved for a nonrenewable 120-day period. If you are ready to incorporate, you may file Articles of Incorporation without first filing an application to reserve a name. | $10.00 | |
501(c)(3) Attachment This form must be attached to the Articles of Incorporation if the nonprofit corporation is going to apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS. | No Fee | |
Restated Articles of Incorporation This form is used to consolidate Articles of Incorporation and all amendments that may have been made to the articles over the years into one document. | $10.00 | |
Articles of Merger (§33-31-1104) This form is used when the corporation merges with another authorized entity. | $10.00 | |
Amended Articles of Organization (§33-44-204) This form is used to make any amendments to the Articles of Organization (ex: change the LLC's name). | $110.00 | |
Notice of Change of Designated Office, Agent or Address of Registered Agent (§33-44-109) This form should be used to change the address of the designated office of the LLC, the registered office where the registered agent may be found or to change the registered agent of the LLC. | $10.00 | |
Certificate of Limited Partnership (§33-42-210) This form is used to apply for a Certificate of Limited Partnership from the Secretary of State. | $10.00 | |
Restated Certificate of Limited Partnership (§33-42-220) This form is used to consolidate the Certificate of Limited Partnership and all amendments that may have been made to the certificate over the years into one document. | $10.00 | |
Application to Reserve a Name (§33-42-40) This form is used to reserve a name for a foreign LP prior to applying for registration. The name may be reserved for a nonrenewable 120-day period. If you are ready to register the LP, you may file the application to register without first filing an application to reserve a name. | $10.00 | |
Articles of Termination (§33-44-805) This form should be used to terminate the legal existence of the LLC. | $10.00 | |
Articles of Correction (§33-44-207) This form should only be used to correct an incorrect statement in a document or to correct a document that was defectively signed. This form cannot be used to make changes or amendments to any documents. The Amended Articles of Organization should be used to amend the Articles of Organization. | $2.00 | |
Application for Registration (§33-41-1110) This form is used by the LLP to register as an LLP in the state of South Carolina. It is also used to renew the registration of the LLP. The registration must be renewed on an annual basis. | $100.00 | |
Application for Cancellation of Limited Liability Partnership This form is used to dissolve the LLP. | $10.00 | |
Application for Cancellation of a Certificate of Authority (33-41-1190) This form is used to cancel a Certificate of Authority that has been issued by the Secretary of State, when the LLP no longer wishes to conduct business in the state of South Carolina. | $10.00 | |
Partnership/LLP/LP to LLC This form is used to convert a partnership, LLP or LP to an LLC. There may be tax consequences from this conversion. You may wish to contact an attorney or CPA to assist you with this conversion. | $110.00 | |
Application for Registration of a Trademark or Service Mark This form is used to register a trademark for the first time or to renew a trademark that is going to expire. Trademarks expire after a five year period.
Renewals: $5.00
Assignments: $3.00
| $15.00 mark or class | |
Application for Registration of a Livestock Brand or Earmark This form is used to register a brand or earmark to be used for branding livestock. A registered brand for livestock is the property of the registrant, his or her heirs and assigns, until and unless the brand is cancelled or revoked.
Assignments: $3.00
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Employment Agency License Renewal This form should be used by all previously registered employment agencies to renew their license. This form must be submitted once every two years. | $100.00 | |
Registration Application for a Professional Fundraising Counsel This form is used by the professional fundraising counsel to register with the Secretary of State's Office on an annual basis. | $50.00 | |
Registration and/or Biennial Renewal Application of Business Opportunity This form should be used to register or renew your business opportunity with the state of South Carolina. | $100.00 | |
Application For License To Operate An Employment Agency This form must be completed by all employment agencies that are registering with the Secretary of State’s Office for the first time.
Renewal Fee: $100.00
| $200.00 app fee | |
Registration Application for a Professional Solicitor This form is used by the professional solicitor to register with the Secretary of State's Office on an annual basis. | $50.00 | |
Notice of Appointment of a Registered Agent (Landlord Tenant Act) This form is used by a landlord who does not reside in the state of South Carolina. This form allows the landlord to designate a registered agent for the service of process. If the non-resident landlord does not designate a registered agent, process may be served upon the Secretary of State. | $10.00 | |
Registration Statement for a Charitable Organization This form is used by the charitable organization to register with the Secretary of State's Office on an annual basis (4 ½ months after the close of the charitable organization's fiscal year). | $50.00 | |
Registration Application for an Individual Professional Solicitor This form is used by the individual professional solicitor to register with the Secretary of State's Office on an annual basis. | $50.00 | |
Application For Registration Exemption This form is used by charitable organizations that are exempt from registration requirements. This form should be submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office on an annual basis (4 ½ months after the close of the charitable organization’s fiscal year). | No Fee | |
Notice of Solicitation - Solicitor This form should be filed by any professional fundraising solicitor that is conducting solicitation campaigns on behalf of charitable organizations. This form must be filed at least 10 days prior to the beginning of any solicitation campaigns. All contracts relating to the solicitation campaign must be attached to the Notice of Solicitation. | No Fee | |
Notice of Solicitation - Counsel This form should be filed by any professional fundraising counsel that is conducting solicitation campaigns on behalf of charitable organizations. This form must be filed at least 10 days prior to the beginning of any solicitation campaigns. All contracts relating to the solicitation campaign must be attached to the Notice of Solicitation. | No Fee | |
Notice of Solicitation - CCV This form should be filed by any commercial co-venturer that is conducting solicitation campaigns on behalf of charitable organizations. This form must be filed at least 10 days prior to the beginning of any solicitation campaigns. All contracts or agreements relating to the solicitation campaign must be attached to the Notice of Solicitation. | No Fee | |
Application to Reserve Name (§33-4-102) This form is used to reserve a name for a corporation prior to incorporation. The name may be reserved for a nonrenewable 120-day period. If you are ready to incorporate, you may file Articles of Incorporation without first filing an application to reserve a name. | $10.00 | |
Notary Public Application and Renewal Application This form should be used for the application to become a notary public and for the renewal of a notary commission. A notary commission is good for ten years. | $25.00 | |
Request for a Duplicate Notary Public Commission or Change of Name of Notary Public This form should be used if the notary public would like a duplicate copy of his or her commission or if the notary public has changed his or her name. | $10.00 | |
Payroll Deduction Form This form is used by charitable organizations that will participate in payroll deduction with the State of South Carolina. | No Fee | |
Articles of Incorporation (§33-31-202) This form is used to incorporate the nonprofit corporation. If the organization is a Political Association, you are required to submit a CL-1 Form with an additional $25 fee. | $25.00 | |
CL-1 Form The South Carolina Department of Revenue requires this form to be submitted with all Articles of Incorporation for a business corporation. | $25.00 | |
Articles of Share Exchange (§33-11-105) This form is used when a corporation acquires some or all of the shares of another corporation. | $110.00 | |
Articles of Merger (§33-44-905) This form is used when the LLC merges with another authorized entity. | $110.00 | |
Articles of Dissolution (§33-14-103) This form is used to dissolve the corporation. | $10.00 | |
Fictitious Name Form (§33-15-106) This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. | $10.00 | |
Application for a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business (§33-31-1503) This form is used by a foreign corporation to apply for a Certificate of Authority to transact business in the state of South Carolina. | $10.00 | |
Application for a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business (§33-41-1160) This form is used by a foreign LLP to apply for a Certificate of Authority to transact business in the state of South Carolina. It is also used to renew the Certificate of Authority. The Certificate of Authority for a foreign LLP must be renewed on an annual basis. | $100.00 | |
Notice of Change of Registered Office or Agent (§33-5-102) This form should be used to change the address of the registered office or to change the registered agent of the corporation. | $10.00 |
