South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Edgefield, SC
Edgefield (population 27,196) records real-property documents through the Edgefield County Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds (Charles L. Reel, Clerk). 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.
Edgefield recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Edgefield County Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds (Charles L. Reel, Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $15 for a deed (plus SC deed transfer tax $1.85 per $500 of value); $25 for mortgages/other instruments; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat statutory fee per document (no confirmed separate per-page charge) add'l (+Unverified — contact office for records-management/archive rider fee)
- Mailing address
- 129 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, SC 29824
- Phone
- (803) 637-4049
- Checks payable to
- Edgefield County Clerk of Court / Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not confirmed; SC statewide practice requires 3"x3" blank space upper-right first page
Can you e-record in Edgefield?
Yes. Edgefield accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Edgefield, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Edgefield 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, CSC, or by mail to Edgefield County Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds (Charles L. Reel, Clerk) at 129 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, SC 29824.
- Pay the recording fee ($15 for a deed (plus SC deed transfer tax $1.85 per $500 of value); $25 for mortgages/other instruments; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat statutory fee per document (no confirmed separate per-page charge) 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 Edgefield
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 Edgefield 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.
Edgefield recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Edgefield?
The Edgefield County Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds (Charles L. Reel, Clerk) charges $15 for a deed (plus SC deed transfer tax $1.85 per $500 of value); $25 for mortgages/other instruments; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat statutory fee per document (no confirmed separate per-page charge) add'l (+Unverified — contact office for records-management/archive rider fee), with checks payable to Edgefield County Clerk of Court / Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Edgefield?
Yes. Edgefield accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Edgefield?
Mail recordings to Edgefield County Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds (Charles L. Reel, Clerk): 129 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, SC 29824 ((803) 637-4049).
How can Jurably help with recording in Edgefield?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Edgefield 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 Edgefield 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.