The South Carolina Certificate of Exemption is a document issued by the South Carolina Department of Revenue which exempts certain individuals, organizations, or purchases from certain taxes. The Certificate of Exemption allows the taxpayer to purchase items or services without having to pay certain taxes. There are several types of South Carolina Certificates of Exemption, including: Resale Certificate, Exempt Use Certificate, Manufacturing Exemption Certificate, Sales Tax Exemption Certificate, and Nonprofit Exemption Certificate. The Resale Certificate is used by businesses to purchase items for resale without having to pay the applicable sales tax. The Exempt Use Certificate is issued to certain entities such as government agencies and certain nonprofit organizations, and allows them to purchase items without having to pay sales tax. The Manufacturing Exemption Certificate is issued to businesses that manufacture items in South Carolina, and allows them to purchase items used in the manufacturing process without having to pay sales tax. The Sales Tax Exemption Certificate is issued to businesses that are located out of state and purchase items or services from South Carolina vendors, and allows them to purchase items without having to pay sales tax. Finally, the Nonprofit Exemption Certificate is issued to nonprofit organizations that are exempt from paying taxes, and allows them to purchase items without having to pay sales tax.