South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Cherokee, SC
Cherokee (population 56,406) records real-property documents through the Cherokee 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.
Cherokee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cherokee 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; Affidavit/Article/Assignment/Mechanics Lien/Release: $10 flat add'l (+Office provides downloadable 'Breakdown of Deed Stamps' and SC DOR Manual of Fees for detailed rider/stamp calculations (see fee-schedule page))
- Mailing address
- 110 Railroad Ave., Gaffney, SC 29340
- Phone
- (864) 487-2575 (Register of Deeds) / (864) 487-2571 (also listed)
- Checks payable to
- Cherokee County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified; if mailing documents for recording, a self-addressed stamped envelope is required for return
Can you e-record in Cherokee?
Cherokee 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 Cherokee, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Register of Deeds at 110 Railroad Ave., Gaffney, SC 29340.
- 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 add'l (+Office provides downloadable 'Breakdown of Deed Stamps' and SC DOR Manual of Fees for detailed rider/stamp calculations (see fee-schedule page))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cherokee
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 Cherokee 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Cherokee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cherokee?
The Cherokee 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; Affidavit/Article/Assignment/Mechanics Lien/Release: $10 flat add'l (+Office provides downloadable 'Breakdown of Deed Stamps' and SC DOR Manual of Fees for detailed rider/stamp calculations (see fee-schedule page)), with checks payable to Cherokee 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 Cherokee?
Cherokee 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 Cherokee?
Mail recordings to Cherokee County Register of Deeds: 110 Railroad Ave., Gaffney, SC 29340 ((864) 487-2575 (Register of Deeds) / (864) 487-2571 (also listed)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cherokee?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cherokee 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 Cherokee recorder in person.
Other South Carolina counties
Jurably in South Carolina
Under contract in Cherokee? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.