South Carolina Acknowledgement is a legal term used to refer to the process of verifying a document's authenticity in the state of South Carolina. It is a necessary step for certain documents to be accepted as legally valid. The process is usually completed by a notary public who witnesses the signing of the document, asks to see a valid form of identification, and confirms the identity of the signer. There are two main types of South Carolina Acknowledgement: a Notary Acknowledgement and a Surat. Notary Acknowledgements are used to verify that the signer has signed a document voluntarily. The notary public notes the signer's identity, date of signing, and any other information specified in the acknowledgement form. A Surat is used to verify the accuracy of a document's content. The notary public administers an oath or affirmation to the signer, requiring them to swear or affirm that the document is true and correct. Both types of South Carolina Acknowledgement must include the signature and seal of the notary public.