South Carolina Certified Copies

Education about South Carolina Certified Copies

What are South Carolina certified copies?

South Carolina certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.

The South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings issues certified copies with an endorsement, stamp, or certificate. Certified copies are sometimes required to secure a bank loan, apply for a certificate of authority, and obtain business licenses.

What documents can be certified?

You can typically have most corporate filings certified, including:

• Articles of formation
• Articles of amendment
• Certificate of authority
• Mergers
• Annual filings, such as annual reports
• Fictitious name or DBA registration
• Dissolution and withdrawals

Where can I obtain South Carolina certified copies?

Only the South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings can issue South Carolina certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.

South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings

Physical Address:
Edgar Brown Building, 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201


Mailing Address:
SC Secretary of State's Office, 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: (803) 734-2158

Website: https://sos.sc.gov/online-filings/business-entities
Name Search: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Entity/Search
Forms: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/businessfiling/Home/CategorizedForms
Online Filing: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/businessfiling/Home