SC H5140

Increases the maximum fee notaries may charge for notarial acts from $5 to $10 per signature, person, or certificate in South Carolina.

Applies the $10 fee limit to acknowledgments, oaths or affirmations, jurats, signature witnessing, and verification of fact.

Introduced by Representatives Ligon, Herbkersman, and Kirby; first read on February 10, 2026.

Received a favorable recommendation from the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee on February 19, 2026.

Takes effect upon approval by the Governor.