South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Charleston, SC
Charleston (population 408,235) records real-property documents through the Charleston County Register of Deeds (ROD). 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.
Charleston recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Charleston County Register of Deeds (ROD)
- 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; Affidavit/Article/Assignment/Mechanics Lien/Release: $10 flat (per county fee schedule PDF, unable to fully OCR) add'l (+See official fee PDF (not fully machine-readable): https://charlestoncounty.org/departments/rod/files/recording-fees.pdf)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 726, Charleston, SC 29402 (physical: O.T. Wallace County Office Building, 101 Meeting St, Rm 200, Charleston, SC 29401)
- Phone
- (843) 958-4800
- Checks payable to
- Charleston County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly required; office states documents must comply with state/federal recording statutes
Can you e-record in Charleston?
Yes. Charleston accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Charleston, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Charleston 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 CSC, or by mail to Charleston County Register of Deeds (ROD) at PO Box 726, Charleston, SC 29402 (physical: O.T. Wallace County Office Building, 101 Meeting St, Rm 200, Charleston, SC 29401).
- 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; Affidavit/Article/Assignment/Mechanics Lien/Release: $10 flat (per county fee schedule PDF, unable to fully OCR) add'l (+See official fee PDF (not fully machine-readable): https://charlestoncounty.org/departments/rod/files/recording-fees.pdf)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Charleston
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 Charleston 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.
Charleston recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Charleston?
The Charleston County Register of Deeds (ROD) 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; Affidavit/Article/Assignment/Mechanics Lien/Release: $10 flat (per county fee schedule PDF, unable to fully OCR) add'l (+See official fee PDF (not fully machine-readable): https://charlestoncounty.org/departments/rod/files/recording-fees.pdf), with checks payable to Charleston 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 Charleston?
Yes. Charleston accepts electronic recording through 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 Charleston?
Mail recordings to Charleston County Register of Deeds (ROD): PO Box 726, Charleston, SC 29402 (physical: O.T. Wallace County Office Building, 101 Meeting St, Rm 200, Charleston, SC 29401) ((843) 958-4800).
How can Jurably help with recording in Charleston?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Charleston 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 Charleston recorder in person.
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Under contract in Charleston? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.