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Recording a Deed or Document in Aiken, SC
Aiken (population 170,872) records real-property documents through the Aiken County Register of Deeds (RMC - Register of Mesne Conveyance). 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.
Aiken recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Aiken County Register of Deeds (RMC - Register of Mesne Conveyance)
- Recording fee
- $15 for deeds (plus documentary tax); $25 for mortgages/easements/leases/agreements/restrictive covenants/UCC filings; $10 for affidavits/releases/mechanics liens first / official fee schedule PDF available at aikencountysc.gov/Reference/RMC_RecordingFees.pdf (standard SC $15 first page/$5 additional page pattern applies) add'l (+SC documentary stamps: $1.30/$500 state + $0.55/$500 county, rounded up to nearest $500)
- Mailing address
- Register of Deeds, 1930 University Parkway, Second Floor, Aiken, SC 29801
- Phone
- 803-642-2072
- Checks payable to
- Aiken County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Cover sheet required for e-recording submissions; paper deeds need 3"x3" blank space upper right corner of first page for stamping (SC statewide practice)
Can you e-record in Aiken?
Aiken 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 Aiken, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Aiken 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 Aiken County Register of Deeds (RMC - Register of Mesne Conveyance) at Register of Deeds, 1930 University Parkway, Second Floor, Aiken, SC 29801.
- Pay the recording fee ($15 for deeds (plus documentary tax); $25 for mortgages/easements/leases/agreements/restrictive covenants/UCC filings; $10 for affidavits/releases/mechanics liens first / official fee schedule PDF available at aikencountysc.gov/Reference/RMC_RecordingFees.pdf (standard SC $15 first page/$5 additional page pattern applies) add'l (+SC documentary stamps: $1.30/$500 state + $0.55/$500 county, rounded up to nearest $500)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Aiken standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Aiken recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Aiken?
The Aiken County Register of Deeds (RMC - Register of Mesne Conveyance) charges $15 for deeds (plus documentary tax); $25 for mortgages/easements/leases/agreements/restrictive covenants/UCC filings; $10 for affidavits/releases/mechanics liens first / official fee schedule PDF available at aikencountysc.gov/Reference/RMC_RecordingFees.pdf (standard SC $15 first page/$5 additional page pattern applies) add'l (+SC documentary stamps: $1.30/$500 state + $0.55/$500 county, rounded up to nearest $500), with checks payable to Aiken County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Aiken?
Aiken 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 Aiken?
Mail recordings to Aiken County Register of Deeds (RMC - Register of Mesne Conveyance): Register of Deeds, 1930 University Parkway, Second Floor, Aiken, SC 29801 (803-642-2072).
Can Jurably record my document in Aiken for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Aiken recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.