Regulation of Notarial Fees
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H 5140 — Regulation of Notarial Fees
Last action — Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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✓Introduced
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
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Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 26-1-100, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF NOTARIAL FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FEES TO TEN DOLLARS.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 25 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill H 5140 has added provisions that increase the maximum fees for notarial services to ten dollars. It also removed some previous language that may have limited or defined these fees differently. This change is important because it allows notaries to charge a higher fee, potentially making the service more sustainable for notaries while ensuring that the fee remains reasonable for the public.
19,10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5140Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Februarybill 19, 2026TO AMEND H.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 26-1-100, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF NOTARIAL FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FEES TO TEN DOLLARS.
5140 Introduced by Reps.
Ligon, Herbkersman and Kirby S.
Printed 2/19/26--H.
Read the first time February 10, 2026 ________ The committee on House Labor, Commerce and Industry To whom was referred a Bill (H.
5140) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 26-1-100, relating to the regulation of notarial fees, so as to increase the maximum fees to ten dollars, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
WILLIAM HERBKERSMAN for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 26-1-100, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF NOTARIAL FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FEES TO TEN DOLLARS.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on February 19,10, 2026 at 02:5801:52 PM
Action History
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Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Roll call Yeas-85 Nays-30
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Read second time
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Anderson
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Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kirby
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon · Primary
- Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman · Primary
- Representative Roger K. Kirby · Primary
- Representative Carl L. Anderson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (166)
166 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 105 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (124)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 5140 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 26-1-100, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF NOTARIAL FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FEES TO TEN DOLLARS.
- Who sponsors H 5140?
- H 5140 is sponsored by Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Roger K. Kirby, and Representative Carl L. Anderson.
- What is the current status of H 5140?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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