South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Hampton, SC
Hampton (population 19,551) records real-property documents through the Hampton County Register of Deeds (housed within Clerk of Court's office). 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.
Hampton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hampton County Register of Deeds (housed within Clerk of Court's office)
- Recording fee
- $15 deed (or $25 mortgage/other instrument, $10 affidavit/release) + SC deed recording fee $1.85 per $500 of value ($1.30 state + $0.55 county) first / No standard SC per-page charge; flat statutory fee model per county Schedule of Fees (link on official site) add'l (+Copies $0.50/page; certified copies $1.00/document plus copy charge)
- Mailing address
- Hampton County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Elm Street, Hampton, SC 29924 (also cited as P.O. Box 7, Hampton, SC 29924)
- Phone
- 803-914-2250
- Checks payable to
- Hampton County Clerk of Court / Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not specified on official page
Can you e-record in Hampton?
Yes. Hampton 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 Hampton, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Hampton 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 Hampton County Register of Deeds (housed within Clerk of Court's office) at Hampton County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Elm Street, Hampton, SC 29924 (also cited as P.O. Box 7, Hampton, SC 29924).
- Pay the recording fee ($15 deed (or $25 mortgage/other instrument, $10 affidavit/release) + SC deed recording fee $1.85 per $500 of value ($1.30 state + $0.55 county) first / No standard SC per-page charge; flat statutory fee model per county Schedule of Fees (link on official site) add'l (+Copies $0.50/page; certified copies $1.00/document plus copy charge)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hampton
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 Hampton 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.
Hampton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hampton?
The Hampton County Register of Deeds (housed within Clerk of Court's office) charges $15 deed (or $25 mortgage/other instrument, $10 affidavit/release) + SC deed recording fee $1.85 per $500 of value ($1.30 state + $0.55 county) first / No standard SC per-page charge; flat statutory fee model per county Schedule of Fees (link on official site) add'l (+Copies $0.50/page; certified copies $1.00/document plus copy charge), with checks payable to Hampton County Clerk of Court / Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hampton?
Yes. Hampton 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 Hampton?
Mail recordings to Hampton County Register of Deeds (housed within Clerk of Court's office): Hampton County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Elm Street, Hampton, SC 29924 (also cited as P.O. Box 7, Hampton, SC 29924) (803-914-2250).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hampton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hampton 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 Hampton recorder in person.
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Under contract in Hampton? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.