South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Richland, SC
Richland (population 416,147) records real-property documents through the Richland 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.
Richland recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Richland County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $15 for a deed (plus 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 schedule; no distinct additional-page fee identified on official fee page (page returned 403 to automated fetch; content summarized from site metadata and cached search results) add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed)
- Mailing address
- Richland County Register of Deeds, 1701 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone
- 803-576-1930 (Register of Deeds; general county 803-576-2000)
- Checks payable to
- Richland County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
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Can you e-record in Richland?
Yes. Richland 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 Richland, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Richland 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 Richland County Register of Deeds at Richland County Register of Deeds, 1701 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
- Pay the recording fee ($15 for a deed (plus 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 schedule; no distinct additional-page fee identified on official fee page (page returned 403 to automated fetch; content summarized from site metadata and cached search results) 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 Richland 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.
Richland recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Richland?
The Richland County Register of Deeds charges $15 for a deed (plus 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 schedule; no distinct additional-page fee identified on official fee page (page returned 403 to automated fetch; content summarized from site metadata and cached search results) add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed), with checks payable to Richland County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Richland?
Yes. Richland 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 Richland?
Mail recordings to Richland County Register of Deeds: Richland County Register of Deeds, 1701 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (803-576-1930 (Register of Deeds; general county 803-576-2000)).
Can Jurably record my document in Richland 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 Richland recorder in person.
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