Deed recording
- First page
- $25.00
- Each extra page
- Flat fee
Transfer tax: $1.85 per $500 ($3.70 per $1,000) Deed Recording Fee
S.C. Code Ann. § 8-21-310 (Flat $25 fee)
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South CarolinaCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of South Carolina’s 46 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 46
- Deed fee · page 1
- $25.00
- Marriage wait
- 24h
- Population
- 5.4M
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How South Carolina records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $50 - $100
- Waiting period
- 24 hrs
- License valid for
- 365 days
24-hour waiting period from application. Issued by County Probate Court.
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- Birth
- $12.00
- Death
- $12.00
- Marriage
- $12.00
Issued by: South Carolina Department of Public Health Vital Statistics
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $0.00
- File with
- South Carolina Secretary of State
South Carolina does not require state-level DBA registration for sole proprietorships; business licenses handled at city/county level.
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Every county in South Carolina
44 official websites 22 recording offices verified 22 phones listed
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
South Carolina questions
Before you file in South Carolina
Largest offices: Greenville County, Richland County, Charleston County.
Who records deeds in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Register of Deeds of the county where the property is located. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.
How much does it cost to record a deed in South Carolina?
S.C. Code Ann. § 8-21-310 (Flat $25 fee) sets a base fee of $25.00 per document. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: $1.85 per $500 ($3.70 per $1,000) Deed Recording Fee.
What are the requirements for getting married in South Carolina?
A marriage license in South Carolina costs about $50 - $100 (the amount varies by county). There is a 24-hour waiting period between application and ceremony. The license is valid for 365 days. 24-hour waiting period from application. Issued by County Probate Court.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in South Carolina?
Assumed business names (DBA) in South Carolina are filed with the South Carolina Secretary of State; the filing fee is about $0.00. South Carolina does not require state-level DBA registration for sole proprietorships; business licenses handled at city/county level.