South Carolina Code 26-2-80. Use of electronic signature and electronic seal limited to proper electronic notarial acts; electronic notarization system; regulations
(B) An electronic notary public shall use an electronic notarization system that complies with this chapter and that has been registered with the Secretary of State to produce the electronic notary’s electronic signature and electronic seal in a manner that is capable of independent verification.
(C) An electronic notary public shall take reasonable steps to ensure that no other individual may possess or access an electronic notarization system in order to produce the electronic notary public’s electronic signature or electronic seal.
(D) An electronic notary public shall keep in his sole control all or any part of an electronic notarization system for which the exclusive purpose is to produce the electronic notary public’s electronic signature and electronic seal.
(E) The Secretary of State shall promulgate regulations necessary to establish standards, procedures, practices, forms, and records relating to an electronic notary public’s electronic signature and electronic seal. The electronic notary public’s electronic seal and electronic signature must conform to all standards adopted by the Secretary of State.