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.
How Jurably helps in Orangeburg
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 Orangeburg 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Orangeburg?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg recorder in person.
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Under contract in Orangeburg? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.