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Recording a Deed or Document in Abbeville, SC
Abbeville (population 24,527) records real-property documents through the Abbeville County Register of Deeds (Clerk of Court). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Abbeville recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Abbeville County Register of Deeds (Clerk of Court)
- Recording fee
- $15 for deeds (plus SC deed recording/documentary tax); $25 for mortgages, easements, leases, agreements, restrictive covenants, UCC documents; $10 for affidavits, mechanics liens, releases first / $5 per additional page (standard SC schedule: $15 first page/$5 each additional) add'l (+SC documentary stamp taxes: $1.30 per $500 (state) + $0.55 per $500 (county), rounded up to nearest $500 increment — applies to deeds transferring an interest, not a flat 'archive rider' fee)
- Mailing address
- 903 West Greenwood Street, Suite A, Abbeville, SC 29620
- Phone
- 864-459-4168 (Register of Deeds); 864-366-5312 (general/Assessor line also cited)
- Checks payable to
- Abbeville County Register of Deeds / Clerk of Court (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: For e-recording, a cover sheet must accompany the document (SC statewide practice); paper documents must leave a 3"x3" blank space in the upper right corner of the first page and 1" margin at top of subsequent pages for the recording stamp
Can you e-record in Abbeville?
Abbeville records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Abbeville, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Abbeville formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Abbeville County Register of Deeds (Clerk of Court) at 903 West Greenwood Street, Suite A, Abbeville, SC 29620.
- Pay the recording fee ($15 for deeds (plus SC deed recording/documentary tax); $25 for mortgages, easements, leases, agreements, restrictive covenants, UCC documents; $10 for affidavits, mechanics liens, releases first / $5 per additional page (standard SC schedule: $15 first page/$5 each additional) add'l (+SC documentary stamp taxes: $1.30 per $500 (state) + $0.55 per $500 (county), rounded up to nearest $500 increment — applies to deeds transferring an interest, not a flat 'archive rider' fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Abbeville
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Abbeville property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Abbeville recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Abbeville?
The Abbeville County Register of Deeds (Clerk of Court) charges $15 for deeds (plus SC deed recording/documentary tax); $25 for mortgages, easements, leases, agreements, restrictive covenants, UCC documents; $10 for affidavits, mechanics liens, releases first / $5 per additional page (standard SC schedule: $15 first page/$5 each additional) add'l (+SC documentary stamp taxes: $1.30 per $500 (state) + $0.55 per $500 (county), rounded up to nearest $500 increment — applies to deeds transferring an interest, not a flat 'archive rider' fee), with checks payable to Abbeville County Register of Deeds / Clerk of Court (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Abbeville?
Abbeville records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Abbeville?
Mail recordings to Abbeville County Register of Deeds (Clerk of Court): 903 West Greenwood Street, Suite A, Abbeville, SC 29620 (864-459-4168 (Register of Deeds); 864-366-5312 (general/Assessor line also cited)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Abbeville?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Abbeville to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Abbeville recorder in person.
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