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Recording a Deed or Document in Clarendon, SC
Clarendon (population 34,971) records real-property documents through the Clarendon 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.
Clarendon recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clarendon County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $15 for a deed (plus SC deed recording fee/transfer tax of $1.85 per $500 of value: $1.30 state + $0.55 county); $25 for mortgages/other instruments (agreement, easement, lease, UCC, etc.); $10 for affidavits/releases/satisfactions first / Included in flat statutory fee (SC uses flat per-document fees, not per-page charges, for standard instruments) add'l (+Recording/records-management surcharge may apply per SC Code Title 8 (varies); contact office for current archive fee rider)
- Mailing address
- 411 Sunset Drive, Manning, SC 29102
- Phone
- (803) 435-4444
- Checks payable to
- Clarendon County Register of Deeds (Rebecca J. Massey, Register)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not confirmed as mandatory on official page; South Carolina statewide practice requires 3"x3" blank space in upper right corner of first page for recording stamp and clear margins
Can you e-record in Clarendon?
Yes. Clarendon accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Clarendon, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Clarendon 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, or by mail to Clarendon County Register of Deeds at 411 Sunset Drive, Manning, SC 29102.
- Pay the recording fee ($15 for a deed (plus SC deed recording fee/transfer tax of $1.85 per $500 of value: $1.30 state + $0.55 county); $25 for mortgages/other instruments (agreement, easement, lease, UCC, etc.); $10 for affidavits/releases/satisfactions first / Included in flat statutory fee (SC uses flat per-document fees, not per-page charges, for standard instruments) add'l (+Recording/records-management surcharge may apply per SC Code Title 8 (varies); contact office for current archive fee rider)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clarendon
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 Clarendon 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.
Clarendon recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clarendon?
The Clarendon County Register of Deeds charges $15 for a deed (plus SC deed recording fee/transfer tax of $1.85 per $500 of value: $1.30 state + $0.55 county); $25 for mortgages/other instruments (agreement, easement, lease, UCC, etc.); $10 for affidavits/releases/satisfactions first / Included in flat statutory fee (SC uses flat per-document fees, not per-page charges, for standard instruments) add'l (+Recording/records-management surcharge may apply per SC Code Title 8 (varies); contact office for current archive fee rider), with checks payable to Clarendon County Register of Deeds (Rebecca J. Massey, Register). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clarendon?
Yes. Clarendon accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Clarendon?
Mail recordings to Clarendon County Register of Deeds: 411 Sunset Drive, Manning, SC 29102 ((803) 435-4444).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clarendon?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clarendon 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 Clarendon 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.