South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lancaster, SC
Lancaster (population 106,721) records real-property documents through the Lancaster 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.
Lancaster recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lancaster County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Third-party recording site (lancasterdeeds.com) lists deed/mortgage (max 4 pages) at $71.25 and other document tiers $18.50-$59.75, but this figure could not be corroborated against a South Carolina statutory basis (matches PA-style tiered pricing) — TREAT AS UNVERIFIED; standard SC statutory fee is $15 deed / $25 other instrument + deed recording fee $1.85 per $500 of value first / $2.00 per page after 4 pages per lancasterdeeds.com (unverified against official county page) add'l (+Not confirmed on official county page)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 1809, Lancaster, SC 29721-1809 (physical: 101 N Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720)
- Phone
- 803-416-9440
- Checks payable to
- Lancaster County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No — lancasterdeeds.com states "We do not require cover pages" (unverified against official county site)
Can you e-record in Lancaster?
Yes. Lancaster 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 Lancaster, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Register of Deeds at P.O. Box 1809, Lancaster, SC 29721-1809 (physical: 101 N Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720).
- Pay the recording fee (Third-party recording site (lancasterdeeds.com) lists deed/mortgage (max 4 pages) at $71.25 and other document tiers $18.50-$59.75, but this figure could not be corroborated against a South Carolina statutory basis (matches PA-style tiered pricing) — TREAT AS UNVERIFIED; standard SC statutory fee is $15 deed / $25 other instrument + deed recording fee $1.85 per $500 of value first / $2.00 per page after 4 pages per lancasterdeeds.com (unverified against official county page) add'l (+Not confirmed on official county page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lancaster
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 Lancaster 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.
Lancaster recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lancaster?
The Lancaster County Register of Deeds charges Third-party recording site (lancasterdeeds.com) lists deed/mortgage (max 4 pages) at $71.25 and other document tiers $18.50-$59.75, but this figure could not be corroborated against a South Carolina statutory basis (matches PA-style tiered pricing) — TREAT AS UNVERIFIED; standard SC statutory fee is $15 deed / $25 other instrument + deed recording fee $1.85 per $500 of value first / $2.00 per page after 4 pages per lancasterdeeds.com (unverified against official county page) add'l (+Not confirmed on official county page), with checks payable to Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
Yes. Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
Mail recordings to Lancaster County Register of Deeds: P.O. Box 1809, Lancaster, SC 29721-1809 (physical: 101 N Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720) (803-416-9440).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lancaster?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lancaster 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 Lancaster recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lancaster? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.