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Registration Now Open for Electronic Notaries Public

(COLUMBIA, SC) – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office has launched the online application for the…

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces Angels for 2022

(COLUMBIA, SC) – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2022. Secretary Hammond recognized ten Angel charities…

SCAM ALERT: SC Businesses Targeted with Bogus Certificate of Existence Solicitation

(COLUMBIA) – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond issued a scam alert to businesses warning them of a bogus solicitation letter…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Kicks Off International Charity Fraud Awareness Week by Releasing 2021-2022 Wise Giving Report

(COLUMBIA) – Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond released his office’s 2021-2022 Wise Giving Report as part of International Charity Fraud…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Urges Donors to Give Wisely in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian

(COLUMBIA) – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to give wisely when supporting communities affected by Hurricane…

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2022 Angels

(Columbia, SC) – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond to Offer Free Notary Public Seminars Across South Carolina

(Columbia, SC) — This fall, Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be offering seven free regional notary public seminars for all South Carolina…

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Reminds South Carolina Donors to “Give Smart” When Aiding Ukraine and Ukrainian Refugees

(COLUMBIA) -- South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has issued an advisory to remind donors supporting the nation of Ukraine and Ukrainian…

SCAM ALERT: Miracle House of Hope Ministries Illegally Soliciting in South Carolina

(COLUMBIA) -- Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond issued a warning for South Carolina residents about Miracle House of Hope Ministries, a Charlotte…

Secretary Hammond Tours Rhino Medical Supply in Columbia, SC

On February 15, 2022, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond toured Rhino Medical Supply, a nationally certified minority-owned medical…