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Secretary of State Documents
The South Carolina Secretary of State publishes reports and other documents relating to the agency's mission as the state business filing office.
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Nonprofit raffles : legal requirements in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-05-13)This PowerPoint presentation explains the legal requirements of holding a raffle in South Carolina. -
Nonprofit raffles : legal requirements in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-09)In 2015, nonprofit raffles became legal in South Carolina. However, a nonprofit organization must meet certain legal requirements in order to conduct raffles. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding charitable ... -
High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act aggregate statewide report - updated January 25, 2023
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-01-25)The Secretary of State publishes an aggregated statewide report of qualified businesses registered under the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act. This report includes the number of qualified businesses registered ... -
High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act aggregate statewide report - updated January 22, 2021
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-01-22)The Secretary of State publishes an aggregated statewide report of qualified businesses registered under the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act. This report includes the number of qualified businesses registered ... -
South Carolina special purpose districts 2022 biennial directory
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-27)A Special Purpose District is a district created by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly or pursuant to general law, which provides any governmental power or function including, but not limited to, fire protection, ... -
[Letter to Ashley Harwell-Beach]
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-06-27)This letter from Secretary of State Mark Hammond to Code Commissioner and Director Ashley Harwell-Beach gives a list of regulations and a statement as to whether the regulations should be appealed or amended. -
2021-2022 wise giving report
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-10-17)In order to promote accountability and transparency in charitable fundraising, the Secretary of State publishes the Wise Giving Report of the Division of Public Charities. It remind members of the public to always check ... -
2020-2021 wise giving report
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-10-18)In order to promote accountability and transparency in charitable fundraising, the Secretary of State publishes the Wise Giving Report of the Division of Public Charities. It remind members of the public to always check ... -
Give from the heart, but please give smart : a guide to wise charitable giving
(South Carolina State Library, 2019-08-20)South Carolinians are among the most generous people in the world, but we must guard against those who would take advantage of that generosity. This brochure will help you choose your charities wisely. -
Crowdfunding & online giving
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-06)Before making a donation - whether online, over the phone, by mail, or in person - the Secretary of State’s Office recommends that you always follow the recommendations in this brochure. -
Notary public online manual
(South Carolina State Library, 2019-08-07)This manual describes the responsibilities, laws and duties of a notary public in South Carolina. -
"Give from the heart, but please give smart" : a guide to wise charitable giving
(South Carolina State Library, 2011-03-23)South Carolinians are among the most generous people in the world, but we must guard against those who would take advantage of that generosity. This brochure will help you choose your charities wisely. -
Incorporation & tax-exemption for nonprofit organizations : a start-up manual for 501[C][3] public charities that raise funds from the public in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 1995)The two most important legal recognitions for nonprofit organizations are incorporation and tax exemption. This manual is designed to be a road map for completing these two processes and to show interconnections that are ... -
South Carolina special purpose districts 2016 biennial directory
(South Carolina State Library, 2017-05-12)A Special Purpose District is a district created by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly or pursuant to general law, which provides any governmental power or function including, but not limited to, fire protection, ... -
Guidelines for South Carolina nonprofit charitable organizations : incorporation, federal tax exemption, compliance with state and federal legal requirements, practical suggestions for effective operation of the newly established community-based nonprofit organization
(South Carolina State Library, 2003-11)This manual is a most useful guide in providing you with information and instructions on incorporating, taxes, and other requirements. It also provides contacts, forms, and other valuable tools to help you form and maintain ... -
2010 biennial directory of special purpose districts in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2011-06-15)A Special Purpose District is a district created by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly or pursuant to general law, which provides any governmental power or function including, but not limited to, fire protection, ... -
Biennial directory of special purpose districts in South Carolina 2008
(South Carolina State Library, 2009-10-02)A Special Purpose District is a district created by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly or pursuant to general law, which provides any governmental power or function including, but not limited to, fire protection, ... -
South Carolina notary public reference manual
(South Carolina State Library, 2012)This manual describes the responsibilities, laws and duties of a notary public in South Carolina. -
South Carolina notary public reference manual
(South Carolina State Library, 2010)This manual describes the responsibilities, laws and duties of a notary public in South Carolina. -
South Carolina notary public reference manual
(South Carolina State Library, 2007-09)This manual describes the responsibilities, laws and duties of a notary public in South Carolina.
