If a notary dies during the term of commission, the notary's personal representative shall: (1) notify the Secretary of State of the death in writing; and (2) as soon as reasonably practicable, destroy or deface all notary seals so that they may not be misused.
Death of notary
S.C. Code Ann. § 26-1-150, under Title 26, Chapter 1.
S.C. Code Ann. § 26-1-150