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Recording a Deed or Document in Lexington, SC
Lexington (population 293,991) records real-property documents through the Lexington County Register of Deeds (Register: Tina Guerry). 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.
Lexington recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lexington County Register of Deeds (Register: Tina Guerry)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 deeds (+ documentary/deed tax: state $1.30/$500 + county $0.55/$500, consideration rounded up to nearest $500); $25.00 mortgages/easements/leases/contracts/other; $10.00 affidavits/liens/releases first / Per official fee schedule PDF at lex-co.sc.gov (ROD/FeeSchedule.pdf) - contact office/download PDF for exact per-page and records-management rider amounts add'l (+Records management/archive rider fees included in official fee schedule PDF (not itemized in this search); affidavit of true consideration required for taxable/exempt transfers effective 3/1/2018)
- Mailing address
- 212 South Lake Drive, Suite 301, Lexington, SC 29072
- Phone
- (803) 785-8168
- Checks payable to
- Lexington County ROD
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Affidavit for taxable or exempt transfer required when recording deeds (effective March 1, 2018); SSN/account numbers should be redacted unless legally required
Can you e-record in Lexington?
Yes. Lexington accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lexington, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Lexington 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, ePN, or by mail to Lexington County Register of Deeds (Register: Tina Guerry) at 212 South Lake Drive, Suite 301, Lexington, SC 29072.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 deeds (+ documentary/deed tax: state $1.30/$500 + county $0.55/$500, consideration rounded up to nearest $500); $25.00 mortgages/easements/leases/contracts/other; $10.00 affidavits/liens/releases first / Per official fee schedule PDF at lex-co.sc.gov (ROD/FeeSchedule.pdf) - contact office/download PDF for exact per-page and records-management rider amounts add'l (+Records management/archive rider fees included in official fee schedule PDF (not itemized in this search); affidavit of true consideration required for taxable/exempt transfers effective 3/1/2018)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Lexington standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lexington recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lexington?
The Lexington County Register of Deeds (Register: Tina Guerry) charges $15.00 deeds (+ documentary/deed tax: state $1.30/$500 + county $0.55/$500, consideration rounded up to nearest $500); $25.00 mortgages/easements/leases/contracts/other; $10.00 affidavits/liens/releases first / Per official fee schedule PDF at lex-co.sc.gov (ROD/FeeSchedule.pdf) - contact office/download PDF for exact per-page and records-management rider amounts add'l (+Records management/archive rider fees included in official fee schedule PDF (not itemized in this search); affidavit of true consideration required for taxable/exempt transfers effective 3/1/2018), with checks payable to Lexington County ROD. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lexington?
Yes. Lexington accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Lexington?
Mail recordings to Lexington County Register of Deeds (Register: Tina Guerry): 212 South Lake Drive, Suite 301, Lexington, SC 29072 ((803) 785-8168).
Can Jurably record my document in Lexington for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Lexington recorder in person.
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