South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lee, SC
Lee (population 16,466) records real-property documents through the Lee County Register of Deeds (function of the Clerk of Court, Teresa A. Brown, Clerk). 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.
Lee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lee County Register of Deeds (function of the Clerk of Court, Teresa A. Brown, Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 deeds/timber docs; $25.00 mortgages/leases/easements/contracts/other; $10.00 affidavits/liens/releases first / Not itemized separately on site; standard SC per-page schedule likely applies - contact office add'l (+Certified true copies $10.00/document; plat copies $1.00/page; regular copies $0.50/page)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 387, Bishopville, SC 29010-0387 (physical: 123 South Main Street, Bishopville, SC 29010)
- Phone
- (803) 484-5341 (Register of Deeds ext. 3168; general office)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Lee?
Lee records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Lee, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Lee 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 by mail to Lee County Register of Deeds (function of the Clerk of Court, Teresa A. Brown, Clerk) at PO Box 387, Bishopville, SC 29010-0387 (physical: 123 South Main Street, Bishopville, SC 29010).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 deeds/timber docs; $25.00 mortgages/leases/easements/contracts/other; $10.00 affidavits/liens/releases first / Not itemized separately on site; standard SC per-page schedule likely applies - contact office add'l (+Certified true copies $10.00/document; plat copies $1.00/page; regular copies $0.50/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lee
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 Lee 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lee?
The Lee County Register of Deeds (function of the Clerk of Court, Teresa A. Brown, Clerk) charges $15.00 deeds/timber docs; $25.00 mortgages/leases/easements/contracts/other; $10.00 affidavits/liens/releases first / Not itemized separately on site; standard SC per-page schedule likely applies - contact office add'l (+Certified true copies $10.00/document; plat copies $1.00/page; regular copies $0.50/page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lee?
Lee records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Lee?
Mail recordings to Lee County Register of Deeds (function of the Clerk of Court, Teresa A. Brown, Clerk): PO Box 387, Bishopville, SC 29010-0387 (physical: 123 South Main Street, Bishopville, SC 29010) ((803) 484-5341 (Register of Deeds ext. 3168; general office)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lee?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lee 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 Lee recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lee? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.