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Recording a Deed or Document in Kershaw, SC
Kershaw (population 68,824) records real-property documents through the Kershaw 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.
Kershaw recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kershaw County Register of Deeds
- 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 add'l (+Copies $0.50/page; certified true copies $10.00/document)
- Mailing address
- 515 Walnut Street, Room 180, Camden, SC 29020
- Phone
- 803-425-7235 (assessor 803-425-1500 ext. 5301)
- Checks payable to
- Kershaw County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not explicitly confirmed as required; general prerequisites document at kershaw.sc.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=141
Can you e-record in Kershaw?
Yes. Kershaw 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 Kershaw, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Kershaw 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 Kershaw County Register of Deeds at 515 Walnut Street, Room 180, Camden, SC 29020.
- 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 add'l (+Copies $0.50/page; certified true copies $10.00/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kershaw
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 Kershaw 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.
Kershaw recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kershaw?
The Kershaw County Register of Deeds 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 add'l (+Copies $0.50/page; certified true copies $10.00/document), with checks payable to Kershaw County 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 Kershaw?
Yes. Kershaw 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 Kershaw?
Mail recordings to Kershaw County Register of Deeds: 515 Walnut Street, Room 180, Camden, SC 29020 (803-425-7235 (assessor 803-425-1500 ext. 5301)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kershaw?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kershaw 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 Kershaw recorder in person.
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Under contract in Kershaw? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.