About Certificate of Appointment
This form certifies that a person has been duly qualified and appointed as a personal representative, guardian, conservator, or trustee in a probate matter.
When you'd use it: File this form after the probate court has appointed a personal representative or other fiduciary to evidence their authority to act and receive estate assets.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Certificate of Appointment 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: May 30, 2026
How to file Certificate of Appointment in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Certificate of Appointment (141PC) when file this form after the probate court has appointed a personal representative or other fiduciary to evidence their authority to act and receive estate assets. 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 Certificate of Appointment 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 Certificate of Appointment 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).