The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

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South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs

Business Education & Tools

General Business Guides

Consumer Credit: A Guide for Business (PDF) - A quick guide on what creditors need to file with SCDCA.
Identity Theft / Security Breach Notifications - Guidance for businesses and government in complying with state and federal identity theft protections laws.

Auto Industry

Automobile Advertising Reporting Form (PDF) - Complete and submit this form to report advertising violations.
Lemon Law- Laws related to express warranties and filing forms for use by manufacturers.
SCDCA Guide for Auto Dealers (PDF) - This guide provides an overview of the various consumer protection laws and assistance to auto dealers in complying with those laws.

Predatory Lending/ High Cost Home Loans

Counseling Borrowers (PDF) - A reference guide for credit counselors to aid in counseling borrowers on high cost home loans.
Counseling Check List (PDF) - High cost home loan checklist.
Fast Facts for Mortgage Brokers (PDF) - A quick look for mortgage brokers at key measures in the predatory lending law.

Other

Athlete Agent Law FAQs - Information on who is considered an athlete agent and related filing and renewal requirements.
Consumer Credit Counseling for Licensees (PDF) - Fast facts on the requirements for credit counselors.
Homeowners Association (HOA) Information - Education and information on the Homeowners Association Act including FAQs, an overview of the laws and who to contact.