South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Berkeley, SC
Berkeley (population 229,861) records real-property documents through the Berkeley 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.
Berkeley recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Berkeley County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Deed: $15.00 flat + $1.85 per $500 consideration (state $1.30 + county $0.55) first / Agreement/Amendment/Contract/Declaration/Dissolution/Easement/Lease/Mortgage/Restrictive Covenant/UCC/Waiver: $25 flat add'l (+Certified true copies of recorded documents: $10.00 per document)
- Mailing address
- 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (Register of Deeds office; exact recording mail slot not separately confirmed)
- Phone
- 843-723-3800 ext 4084 (Charleston) / 843-719-4084 (Moncks Corner) / 843-567-3136 ext 4084 (St. Stephen)
- Checks payable to
- Berkeley County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Can you e-record in Berkeley?
Yes. Berkeley accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Berkeley, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Berkeley 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, or by mail to Berkeley County Register of Deeds at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (Register of Deeds office; exact recording mail slot not separately confirmed).
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $15.00 flat + $1.85 per $500 consideration (state $1.30 + county $0.55) first / Agreement/Amendment/Contract/Declaration/Dissolution/Easement/Lease/Mortgage/Restrictive Covenant/UCC/Waiver: $25 flat add'l (+Certified true copies of recorded documents: $10.00 per document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Berkeley
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 Berkeley 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.
Berkeley recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Berkeley?
The Berkeley County Register of Deeds charges Deed: $15.00 flat + $1.85 per $500 consideration (state $1.30 + county $0.55) first / Agreement/Amendment/Contract/Declaration/Dissolution/Easement/Lease/Mortgage/Restrictive Covenant/UCC/Waiver: $25 flat add'l (+Certified true copies of recorded documents: $10.00 per document), with checks payable to Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
Yes. Berkeley accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Berkeley?
Mail recordings to Berkeley County Register of Deeds: 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (Register of Deeds office; exact recording mail slot not separately confirmed) (843-723-3800 ext 4084 (Charleston) / 843-719-4084 (Moncks Corner) / 843-567-3136 ext 4084 (St. Stephen)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Berkeley?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Berkeley 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 Berkeley recorder in person.
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Under contract in Berkeley? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.