The Secretary of State files annexations pursuant to S.C. Code 5-3-10 et. seq., but does not oversee the annexation process. 

To read the statute governing to Municipal Annexations, please follow the link below:
http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/t05c001.htm

The Municipal Association has resources available to assist with the annexation process. You may review the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Website at the following link:
http://www.masc.state.sc.us/