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Welcome to the Secretary of State's forms page.   This page contains the forms necessary to do business with our office.  The forms are organized by the divisions of the Secretary of State's Office.  You may click on the appropriate division to learn more about it.

PLEASE NOTE:  When sending correspondence to our office, please indicate the division that you intend to file with.  Doing so will expedite the processing of your form.


For a CL-1 form or other forms available from the Department of Revenue, please click here.


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When mailing documents to be filed with the Secretary of State's Office, please be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope so a certified copy may be returned to the correct person and/or address.

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Division of Business Opportunities


Division of Business Filings

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Corporations

Domestic Corporations

Foreign Corporations

 

Both Domestic and Foreign  Corporations


Professional Corporation

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Statutory Close Corporation

Limited Liability Company (LLC's)

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Domestic  LLC's

Foreign  LLC's

 

 

 

 

 

Both Domestic and Foreign  LLC's


Non-Profit Corporations

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Domestic Non-Profit Corporations

Foreign Non-Profit Corporations

Both Domestic and Foreign Non-Profit Corporations


Limited Liability Partnership (LLP's)

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Domestic LLP's

Foreign LLP's

 


Limited Partnerships (LP's)

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UCC Filings

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Division of Employment Agencies

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Division of Notaries


Division of Public Charities

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Charities

Professional Fundraisers

 
 

Division of Special Purpose Districts

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Division of Trademarks, Service Marks & Brands

Miscellaneous Forms

 

Certificate of Franchise Authority

 


 

More about PDF Forms

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We've upgraded these forms to allow you to fill them out online, then print and sign them (when signature is required) for submission. These forms can also be downloaded and saved to your hard drive for later use.

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Columbia, SC  29211

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

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PLEASE NOTE:  The information on this page is a brief synopsis and should not be construed as the governing   statute.  The information contained in this site is considered accurate at the time of publication. We try to update this site frequently but the information contained herein is subject to change or modification. If you have further questions, you may wish to consult the person given as the contact for the respective divisions. The information contained in this site is not a substitute for legal counsel. You may need to contact a private attorney if you need legal advice or assistance. If you discover any errors in this site, please let us know by e-mailing our  webmaster.