South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Pickens, SC
Pickens (population 125,157) records real-property documents through the Pickens 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.
Pickens recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pickens County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $15 for a deed (plus state/county deed tax of $1.85 per $500 of consideration: $1.30 state + $0.55 county); $25 for mortgages/agreements/easements/leases/UCC; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat per-document fee schedule; no distinct additional-page fee identified add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed)
- Mailing address
- Pickens County Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Avenue, Annex B-5, Pickens, SC 29671
- Phone
- 864-898-5868
- Checks payable to
- Pickens County (or Pickens County Register of Deeds)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not confirmed; official Recording Requirements PDF exists on county site but could not be machine-read for this detail
Can you e-record in Pickens?
Yes. Pickens 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 Pickens, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Pickens 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 Pickens County Register of Deeds at Pickens County Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Avenue, Annex B-5, Pickens, SC 29671.
- Pay the recording fee ($15 for a deed (plus state/county deed tax of $1.85 per $500 of consideration: $1.30 state + $0.55 county); $25 for mortgages/agreements/easements/leases/UCC; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat per-document fee schedule; no distinct additional-page fee identified add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed)).
- 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 Pickens 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.
Pickens recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pickens?
The Pickens County Register of Deeds charges $15 for a deed (plus state/county deed tax of $1.85 per $500 of consideration: $1.30 state + $0.55 county); $25 for mortgages/agreements/easements/leases/UCC; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat per-document fee schedule; no distinct additional-page fee identified add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed), with checks payable to Pickens County (or Pickens County Register of Deeds). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pickens?
Yes. Pickens 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 Pickens?
Mail recordings to Pickens County Register of Deeds: Pickens County Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Avenue, Annex B-5, Pickens, SC 29671 (864-898-5868).
Can Jurably record my document in Pickens 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 Pickens recorder in person.
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