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Notary, court runner and process server work in South Carolina
We are adding independent contractors across the state: commissioned notaries and loan signing agents, court runners who file papers and pull records, and process servers. Jobs are offered near your home ZIP. Each job shows its pay up front. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer.
Who we're looking for
Who we want to hear from in South Carolina
- Mobile notaries and signing agents. In-person notarizations wherever the signer is, plus loan document signings. You need a current the state commission from the South Carolina Secretary of State.
- Court filing and records runners. Clerk's office filings and records pulls in the state, with copies scanned and sent back the same day when the office allows.
- Process servers. Serving summonses, complaints, subpoenas and notices, logging each attempt, and completing the proof of service the state requires.
Open roles in South Carolina
- Mobile notary and notary signing agent
- Process server
- Court runner (filings, records and embassy runs, no serving)
How jobs work
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Choose your role and give your home ZIP and the distance you will travel.
See the pay up front
Once approved, you get offers with the pay already on them. Each job shows its pay up front. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer.
Get offers near you
When a request comes in within your radius of your ZIP, you get the offer by email or text, with the location, timing and pay.
Accept or decline
Take the jobs that fit and pass on the rest; nothing is assigned without your yes.
We can't guarantee jobs or earnings in the state. Our only office is in Cranford, New Jersey.
Our requirements
Notaries and signing agents
- A notary commission with at least 60 days left before it expires
- E&O coverage with a limit of $100,000 or more
- For loan signings only, a current NNA Notary Signing Agent certification; otherwise just your commission and E&O documents, uploaded with your application
Process servers and court runners
- Where you live (ZIP) and the distance you'll go
- A vehicle that is registered and insured
- Whatever license, registration or appointment the state or your county requires for serving papers
- With your application, process servers send a driver's license, vehicle registration, auto insurance and a background check dated in the last 12 months, and a serving license where one is required
- Court runners, who file and pull records but don't serve: a driver's license, auto insurance and a background check dated in the last 12 months, sent with the application
South Carolina notary commission
What a South Carolina commission takes
Notaries in the state are commissioned by the South Carolina Secretary of State. Registered voters only: no course, exam or bond, and a ten-year commission.
South Carolina qualifications
- A registered the state voter (S.C. Code 26-1-15). Out-of-state residents cannot become South Carolina notaries, even if they work in the state.
- Able to read and write English.
- An application with no significant misstatement or omission of fact, signed in pen and ink before someone authorized to administer oaths.
- No course, exam or bond is required for a traditional commission. The Secretary encourages yearly workshops.
Source: S.C. Code Title 26, Chapter 1; Notary Public Reference Manual (2023).
Application, delegation, clerk of court
- Fill in the paper application
- Send it to your legislative delegation
- Pay $25
- Enroll with the clerk of court
- Order your seal
Source: Notary Public Reference Manual (2023); S.C. Code Title 26, Chapter 1.
South Carolina costs
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commission fee | $25 To issue or renew (26-1-30). |
| Clerk of court enrollment | Set by county Not stated in the manual; ask your clerk. |
| Bond | None required South Carolina notaries are not bonded. |
| Change of status filing | $10 Address, phone, county or legal name (26-1-130). |
| Electronic notary registration | $50 Optional (26-2-20). |
The state fee is $25 for a ten-year commission. The clerk's enrollment fee varies by county, and your seal comes from a vendor.
Source: S.C. Code Title 26, Chapter 1; S.C. Code Title 26, Chapter 2; Notaries FAQ, SC Secretary of State.
Term: Ten years, and no reminder
A South Carolina commission lasts ten years (26-1-10). The Governor appoints, and the Secretary of State issues the commission. Renewal uses the same application and fee; no reminders are sent, so apply 8 to 12 weeks before expiration.
Source: S.C. Code Title 26, Chapter 1; Notary Public Reference Manual (2023).
Read the complete South Carolina commission guide
Certificate wording: South Carolina notarial certificate wording, from the official sources.
General information from official the state sources, checked November 2026. Not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the South Carolina Secretary of State. MCC Solutions is not affiliated with the State of the state.
Serving papers in South Carolina
Serving and court runs in South Carolina
Process server rules vary by state, and sometimes by county or city. Some places license or register process servers, some require a court appointment, and some have no separate requirement. You must meet the state's rules for any papers you serve, and we ask about it when you apply. For current requirements, check the state's court rules and official court pages. This is not legal advice.
South Carolina contractor questions
Do I need a South Carolina notary commission?
For notary and loan signing jobs in the state, yes: a commission from the South Carolina Secretary of State with at least 60 days left and E&O insurance of at least $100,000; loan signings also need a current NNA certification. Court runs and serves don't need a commission.
Do I need a license to serve papers in South Carolina?
It depends on the state's rules and sometimes your county's. You are responsible for meeting them; check the state's court rules. We don't give legal advice.
How much work is there in South Carolina?
It depends on demand near you, and we make no promise of volume or earnings.
Am I an employee?
No. This is independent contractor work. You decide which jobs to accept, and you can make a counter-offer on any of them.
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