South Carolina Release and Authorization is a legal document that allows an individual or business to obtain certain information from a third party. It is mainly used for background checks and credit checks. The document is required by companies to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). There are two types of South Carolina Release and Authorization documents: 1. South Carolina General Release and Authorization — This document allows an individual or business to obtain information from a third party for general purposes, such as credit checks and background checks. 2. South Carolina Employment Release and Authorization — This document specifically allows an individual or business to obtain information from a third party for employment purposes. This includes information related to a job applicant's criminal history, credit history, and employment history.