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S.C. Code Ann. § 26-1-110

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SECTION 26-1-110. Notarizing a paper record.

Official statutory text

When notarizing a paper record, a notary shall sign by hand in ink on the notarial certificate. The notary shall comply with the requirements of Section 26-1-90(B)(1) and (2). The notary shall affix the official signature only after the notarial act is performed. The notary may not sign a paper record using the facsimile stamp or an electronic or other printing method; except that a notary with a disability may use a signature stamp that depicts the notary's signature in a clear and legible manner, upon prior approval of the Secretary. Editor's Note Prior Laws: Former SECTION26-1-110 was titled Attorney at law; exercise of powers as notary, and had the following history: 1962 Code SECTION 49-10; 1952 Code SECTION 49-10; 1942 Code SECTION 3463; 1932 Code SECTION 3463; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 821; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 736; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 665; G. S. 523; R. S. 581; 1871 (15) 538; 1911 (27) 139; 1927 (35) 43; 1938 (40) 1559. See now SECTION 26-1-180.

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