South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Orangeburg, SC
Orangeburg (population 84,223) records real-property documents through the Orangeburg 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.
Orangeburg recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Orangeburg County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $15 for a deed (plus deed/transfer tax of $1.85 per $500 of consideration: $1.30 state + $0.55 county); $25 for mortgages, agreements, easements, leases, UCC and most other instruments; $10 for affidavits, releases, some assignments first / South Carolina ROD fees are flat per-document (not per-page); no separate additional-page fee identified add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed for Orangeburg; only state/county deed tax stamps apply on transfers)
- Mailing address
- 151 Docket Street, Room 108, 1st Floor, Orangeburg, SC 29116
- Phone
- 803-533-6235
- Checks payable to
- Orangeburg County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not confirmed on official site; South Carolina counties generally do not mandate a separate cover sheet for recording (unlike some other states) but recommend including preparer/return-to info on the document itself
Can you e-record in Orangeburg?
Yes. Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County Register of Deeds at 151 Docket Street, Room 108, 1st Floor, Orangeburg, SC 29116.
- Pay the recording fee ($15 for a deed (plus deed/transfer tax of $1.85 per $500 of consideration: $1.30 state + $0.55 county); $25 for mortgages, agreements, easements, leases, UCC and most other instruments; $10 for affidavits, releases, some assignments first / South Carolina ROD fees are flat per-document (not per-page); no separate additional-page fee identified add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed for Orangeburg; only state/county deed tax stamps apply on transfers)).
- 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 Orangeburg 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.
Orangeburg recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Orangeburg?
The Orangeburg County Register of Deeds charges $15 for a deed (plus deed/transfer tax of $1.85 per $500 of consideration: $1.30 state + $0.55 county); $25 for mortgages, agreements, easements, leases, UCC and most other instruments; $10 for affidavits, releases, some assignments first / South Carolina ROD fees are flat per-document (not per-page); no separate additional-page fee identified add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed for Orangeburg; only state/county deed tax stamps apply on transfers), with checks payable to Orangeburg County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Orangeburg?
Yes. Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg?
Mail recordings to Orangeburg County Register of Deeds: 151 Docket Street, Room 108, 1st Floor, Orangeburg, SC 29116 (803-533-6235).
Can Jurably record my document in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg recorder in person.
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