South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Dorchester, SC
Dorchester (population 161,117) records real-property documents through the Dorchester 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.
Dorchester recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dorchester County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $15 for a deed (plus SC deed transfer tax $1.85 per $500 of value: $1.30 state + $0.55 county, unless exempt); $25 for mortgages/other instruments; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat statutory fee per document (fee schedule page exists at dorchestercountysc.gov but was inaccessible during verification — 403 error) add'l (+Unverified — contact office for records-management/archive rider fee)
- Mailing address
- 201 Johnston Street, St. George, SC 29477
- Phone
- (843) 563-0181
- Checks payable to
- Dorchester County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not confirmed; SC statewide practice requires 3"x3" blank space upper-right first page
Can you e-record in Dorchester?
Yes. Dorchester 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 Dorchester, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Dorchester 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 Dorchester County Register of Deeds at 201 Johnston Street, St. George, SC 29477.
- Pay the recording fee ($15 for a deed (plus SC deed transfer tax $1.85 per $500 of value: $1.30 state + $0.55 county, unless exempt); $25 for mortgages/other instruments; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat statutory fee per document (fee schedule page exists at dorchestercountysc.gov but was inaccessible during verification — 403 error) add'l (+Unverified — contact office for records-management/archive rider fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Dorchester
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 Dorchester 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.
Dorchester recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dorchester?
The Dorchester County Register of Deeds charges $15 for a deed (plus SC deed transfer tax $1.85 per $500 of value: $1.30 state + $0.55 county, unless exempt); $25 for mortgages/other instruments; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat statutory fee per document (fee schedule page exists at dorchestercountysc.gov but was inaccessible during verification — 403 error) add'l (+Unverified — contact office for records-management/archive rider fee), with checks payable to Dorchester County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dorchester?
Yes. Dorchester 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 Dorchester?
Mail recordings to Dorchester County Register of Deeds: 201 Johnston Street, St. George, SC 29477 ((843) 563-0181).
How can Jurably help with recording in Dorchester?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Dorchester 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 Dorchester recorder in person.
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Under contract in Dorchester? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.