The South Carolina Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance is a legal document used to obtain financial information from a bank in the state of South Carolina. This document is typically used by a creditor or a third party that is seeking information regarding a person’s bank account balance. The affidavit must be signed by the creditor or third-party and notarized by a South Carolina notary public. The affidavit must include the name and address of the bank, the account number, and the purpose of the financial inquiry. There are two types of South Carolina Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance: a lien affidavit and a garnishment affidavit. The lien affidavit is used when a creditor wishes to secure a lien or levy against a debtor’s bank account. The garnishment affidavit is used when a creditor wishes to pursue a court order to garnish the debtor’s wages.