South Carolina Apostille Service

Expedited authentication, notary & translation

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$175

4-14 business days
10 business days

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$225

1-3 business days

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$275

24 hours

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*Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State
*Some states do not offer expedited processing

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If your document gets rejected, you won't have to handle it alone. We:

Review the reason for rejection
Assist with fixing the issue
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If necessary, we'll resubmit your documents so the process stays on track.

Get an Apostille in South Carolina for International Document Use

If you need to apostille documents for international use, the correct process depends on where the document was issued and the country where it will be presented. For eligible South Carolina documents, the South Carolina Secretary of State issues apostilles and authentication certificates.

Documents that may qualify include certified South Carolina vital records, state, county, and local government records, properly certified court documents, business records issued or certified in South Carolina, academic records, and private documents properly notarized by a South Carolina notary public.

A South Carolina Secretary of State apostille is used when the destination country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Documents going to non-member countries instead require an authentication certificate and may then need further authentication and embassy or consular legalization. For help with either route, our document authentication services can cover the required steps, while an overview of apostilles explains how apostille and authentication requirements differ.

How Our South Carolina Apostille Process Works

1. Apply online

Send us your request online and receive a quote from a specialist the same day. We will also review a scan of your documents for any errors and let you know ASAP if additional steps are required.

2. Send us your documents

No need to make an appointment or go to a physical location. Just mail us your documents through a secure tracked shipping service (FedEx, DHL, or UPS). In some cases we may not even need the physical copy!

3. Receive your documents

Once completed, your Apostilled documents will be mailed to you via FedEx or DHL and will arrive at your doorstep. Ask about our shipping options! Whether in the US or Worldwide, we’ll get them to you wherever you may be.

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South Carolina Apostille Requirements

How to get an apostille in South Carolina depends on whether the document is properly certified, issued, or notarized before submission. The exact preparation varies by document type.

Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates

Ordinary photocopies of South Carolina vital records are not accepted for authentication. You need an official certified copy from the appropriate issuing authority. Birth and death certificates come from the South Carolina Department of Public Health, while certified marriage records may also be obtained from the county Probate Court. To apostille a certified birth certificate, start with the proper certified copy.

Court Documents

A divorce decree, judgment, or court order should be an official certified copy bearing the required original signature of the appropriate court official or authorized representative.

State, County and Local Government Records

State, county, and local government records need to be officially issued or certified and bear the signature of an authorized official. That signature must be one the South Carolina Secretary of State can verify.

Business Documents

Business documents issued or certified by a South Carolina authority should carry the required official certification. Corporate resolutions, agreements, and other privately prepared business documents generally require notarization by a South Carolina notary public.

Private Documents

Private documents such as powers of attorney, affidavits, consent forms, and passport copies generally need to be signed and notarized before submission. The notarization should be completed by a commissioned South Carolina notary public and include a complete notarial certificate.

Diplomas and Transcripts

Diplomas, transcripts, and other academic records typically need the signature of an authorized school official, with that signature notarized by a South Carolina notary public. A school seal or unsigned photocopy may not be enough on its own to apostille a diploma or transcript.

FBI Background Check Apostille Services in SC

South Carolina residents may need an apostille for an FBI background check — officially called an FBI Identity History Summary — when the report will be used abroad for:

immigration or foreign residency;
international employment or professional licensing;
work or study visas;
citizenship applications;
adoption;
education abroad.

An FBI Identity History Summary is a federal document, so it cannot be apostilled by the South Carolina Secretary of State. Instead, it must be submitted to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications.

For Hague Convention countries, the Department of State issues a federal apostille. For non-Hague destinations, the report requires a federal authentication certificate and may also need non-Hague embassy legalization. If you would rather not manage those steps yourself, our FBI background check authentication service can handle the federal process and any additional legalization required for the destination country.

Why Choose One Source Process for South Carolina Apostille Services

Apostille requests can be delayed by the wrong certification, an unverifiable signature, incomplete notarization, or submission to the wrong authority. One Source Process reviews your paperwork early to catch these issues before they cause problems.

Our team checks signatures, seals, certified-copy status, and notarial wording, while flagging anything missing or incorrect. We also explain the South Carolina apostille requirements that apply and determine whether your case belongs with the South Carolina Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State, or an embassy or consulate.

We support personal, academic, business, and court records, help prepare them for the correct government office, and can arrange certified translation where required as part of the South Carolina document authentication process.

A dedicated contact keeps you informed throughout the service, while tracked domestic or international shipping gets the completed documents back to you securely. That way, from preparation through return, your request stays on the correct path for the document and destination.

Apostille Services for Documents Issued in Multiple States

South Carolina documents must be apostilled through the appropriate authority in South Carolina. If your request also includes records from other states, there is no need to manage each one separately. One Source Process can coordinate multiple requests across all 50 states and U.S. territories, including Texas, California, and Florida. More locations are listed in our apostille service coverage.

Ready to Start Your SC Apostille Request?

Send us your document details, and we’ll check what it needs before submission. Contact our team for guidance, or start your apostille request to begin the process.

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-668-5448 (USA)

International: 1-202-459-4760

Email: apostille@onesourceprocess.com

Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST