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Recording a Deed or Document in Georgetown, SC
Georgetown (population 62,680) records real-property documents through the Georgetown County Register of Deeds (Register of Mesne Conveyance). 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.
Georgetown recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Georgetown County Register of Deeds (Register of Mesne Conveyance)
- Recording fee
- $15 deed (or $25 mortgage/other instrument, $10 affidavit/release) + SC deed recording fee (documentary stamps) $1.85 per $500 of value ($1.30 state + $0.55 county) first / No standard SC per-page charge; flat statutory fee model (confirm current fee schedule PDF at gtcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/197) add'l (+Not separately itemized on official site; contact office at 843-545-3088)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442 (physical: 129 Screven Street, Room 145, Georgetown, SC 29440)
- Phone
- 843-545-3088
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds, Georgetown County (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not specified on official page
Can you e-record in Georgetown?
Yes. Georgetown accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Georgetown, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Georgetown 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, ePN, or by mail to Georgetown County Register of Deeds (Register of Mesne Conveyance) at P.O. Box 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442 (physical: 129 Screven Street, Room 145, Georgetown, SC 29440).
- Pay the recording fee ($15 deed (or $25 mortgage/other instrument, $10 affidavit/release) + SC deed recording fee (documentary stamps) $1.85 per $500 of value ($1.30 state + $0.55 county) first / No standard SC per-page charge; flat statutory fee model (confirm current fee schedule PDF at gtcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/197) add'l (+Not separately itemized on official site; contact office at 843-545-3088)).
- 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 Georgetown 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.
Georgetown recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Georgetown?
The Georgetown County Register of Deeds (Register of Mesne Conveyance) charges $15 deed (or $25 mortgage/other instrument, $10 affidavit/release) + SC deed recording fee (documentary stamps) $1.85 per $500 of value ($1.30 state + $0.55 county) first / No standard SC per-page charge; flat statutory fee model (confirm current fee schedule PDF at gtcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/197) add'l (+Not separately itemized on official site; contact office at 843-545-3088), with checks payable to Register of Deeds, Georgetown County (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Georgetown?
Yes. Georgetown accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Georgetown?
Mail recordings to Georgetown County Register of Deeds (Register of Mesne Conveyance): P.O. Box 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442 (physical: 129 Screven Street, Room 145, Georgetown, SC 29440) (843-545-3088).
Can Jurably record my document in Georgetown 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 Georgetown recorder in person.
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