About Additional Signature for Informal Administration
This form is an attachment page that adds co-applicant or co-personal representative signatures to other South Carolina informal administration forms.
When you'd use it: The form is for use when more than one personal representative must sign the attached informal administration forms, with signature blocks and a notary jurat.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Additional Signature for Informal Administration is published as a PDF by the South Carolina courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: sccourts.org
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Additional Signature for Informal Administration in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Additional Signature for Informal Administration (454ES) when the form is for use when more than one personal representative must sign the attached informal administration forms, with signature blocks and a notary jurat. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — South Carolina probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Additional Signature for Informal Administration carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Additional Signature for Informal Administration to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the South Carolina county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).