South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Florence, SC
Florence (population 138,293) records real-property documents through the Florence 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.
Florence recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Florence 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); $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
- 180 N. Irby St., MSC-F, Florence, SC 29501
- Phone
- (843) 665-3032
- Checks payable to
- Florence County Register of Deeds (email [email protected])
- 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 Florence?
Yes. Florence 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 Florence, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Florence 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 Florence County Register of Deeds at 180 N. Irby St., MSC-F, Florence, SC 29501.
- 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); $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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Florence 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.
Florence recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Florence?
The Florence 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); $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 Florence County Register of Deeds (email [email protected]). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Florence?
Yes. Florence 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 Florence?
Mail recordings to Florence County Register of Deeds: 180 N. Irby St., MSC-F, Florence, SC 29501 ((843) 665-3032).
Can Jurably record my document in Florence 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 Florence recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.