South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Beaufort, SC
Beaufort (population 187,117) records real-property documents through the Beaufort County Register of Deeds. 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.
Beaufort recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Beaufort County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Deed: $15.00 flat + $1.85 per $500 of consideration (state $1.30 + county $0.55) first / Mortgage/Lease/Easement/Power of Attorney/UCC/Agreement: $25.00 flat; Plats: $25.00 per page; Mortgage Assignment: $10.00 flat + $7.00 per additional book/page referenced add'l (+Hilton Head Island properties incur additional transfer fees)
- Mailing address
- PO Drawer 1197, Beaufort, SC 29901 (physical: 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902)
- Phone
- (843) 255-2555
- Checks payable to
- Beaufort County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet form found; instead a 3"x3" blank space required in upper right corner of first page
Can you e-record in Beaufort?
Yes. Beaufort accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Beaufort, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Beaufort 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 electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, or by mail to Beaufort County Register of Deeds at PO Drawer 1197, Beaufort, SC 29901 (physical: 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902).
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $15.00 flat + $1.85 per $500 of consideration (state $1.30 + county $0.55) first / Mortgage/Lease/Easement/Power of Attorney/UCC/Agreement: $25.00 flat; Plats: $25.00 per page; Mortgage Assignment: $10.00 flat + $7.00 per additional book/page referenced add'l (+Hilton Head Island properties incur additional transfer fees)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Beaufort
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 Beaufort 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Beaufort recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Beaufort?
The Beaufort County Register of Deeds charges Deed: $15.00 flat + $1.85 per $500 of consideration (state $1.30 + county $0.55) first / Mortgage/Lease/Easement/Power of Attorney/UCC/Agreement: $25.00 flat; Plats: $25.00 per page; Mortgage Assignment: $10.00 flat + $7.00 per additional book/page referenced add'l (+Hilton Head Island properties incur additional transfer fees), with checks payable to Beaufort County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Beaufort?
Yes. Beaufort accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Beaufort?
Mail recordings to Beaufort County Register of Deeds: PO Drawer 1197, Beaufort, SC 29901 (physical: 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902) ((843) 255-2555).
How can Jurably help with recording in Beaufort?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Beaufort 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 Beaufort recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.