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Recording a Deed or Document in Laurens, SC
Laurens (population 69,614) records real-property documents through the Laurens County Register of Deeds (office of the Clerk of Court). 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.
Laurens recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Laurens County Register of Deeds (office of the Clerk of Court)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 for deeds (plus SC deed recording/documentary tax of $1.85 per $500 of consideration, or $3.70/$500 combined state+county where applicable); $25.00 for mortgages/easements/leases/other instruments; $10.00 for affidavits/releases/liens first / Additional-page fee applies per county fee schedule (not itemized on site; contact office at 864-984-3538 for current per-page schedule) add'l (+Not specified on office website; contact office to confirm records-management/archive rider fee)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 287, Laurens, SC 29360 (physical: 100 Hillcrest Square, Suite B, Laurens, SC 29360)
- Phone
- (864) 984-3538
- Checks payable to
- Laurens County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not specified on office website (SC affidavit of consideration/exemption typically required for deeds)
Can you e-record in Laurens?
Yes. Laurens accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Laurens, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Laurens 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, or by mail to Laurens County Register of Deeds (office of the Clerk of Court) at P.O. Box 287, Laurens, SC 29360 (physical: 100 Hillcrest Square, Suite B, Laurens, SC 29360).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 for deeds (plus SC deed recording/documentary tax of $1.85 per $500 of consideration, or $3.70/$500 combined state+county where applicable); $25.00 for mortgages/easements/leases/other instruments; $10.00 for affidavits/releases/liens first / Additional-page fee applies per county fee schedule (not itemized on site; contact office at 864-984-3538 for current per-page schedule) add'l (+Not specified on office website; contact office to confirm records-management/archive rider fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Laurens
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 Laurens 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.
Laurens recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Laurens?
The Laurens County Register of Deeds (office of the Clerk of Court) charges $15.00 for deeds (plus SC deed recording/documentary tax of $1.85 per $500 of consideration, or $3.70/$500 combined state+county where applicable); $25.00 for mortgages/easements/leases/other instruments; $10.00 for affidavits/releases/liens first / Additional-page fee applies per county fee schedule (not itemized on site; contact office at 864-984-3538 for current per-page schedule) add'l (+Not specified on office website; contact office to confirm records-management/archive rider fee), with checks payable to Laurens 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 Laurens?
Yes. Laurens accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Laurens?
Mail recordings to Laurens County Register of Deeds (office of the Clerk of Court): P.O. Box 287, Laurens, SC 29360 (physical: 100 Hillcrest Square, Suite B, Laurens, SC 29360) ((864) 984-3538).
How can Jurably help with recording in Laurens?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Laurens 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 Laurens recorder in person.
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