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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Charleston standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Charleston for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Charleston recorder in person.
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