South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Sumter, SC
Sumter (population 105,932) records real-property documents through the Sumter County Register of Deeds (under Clerk of Courts). 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.
Sumter recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Sumter County Register of Deeds (under Clerk of Courts)
- Recording fee
- $15 for a deed (plus deed/stamp tax of ~$3.70 per $1,000 of consideration, i.e. $1.85 per $500: $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 add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed)
- Mailing address
- Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150
- Phone
- 803-436-2177 (also listed 803-436-2361)
- Checks payable to
- Sumter County Register of Deeds / Clerk of Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not confirmed
Can you e-record in Sumter?
Yes. Sumter 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 Sumter, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Sumter 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 Sumter County Register of Deeds (under Clerk of Courts) at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150.
- Pay the recording fee ($15 for a deed (plus deed/stamp tax of ~$3.70 per $1,000 of consideration, i.e. $1.85 per $500: $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 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.
How Jurably helps in Sumter
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 Sumter 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.
Sumter recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sumter?
The Sumter County Register of Deeds (under Clerk of Courts) charges $15 for a deed (plus deed/stamp tax of ~$3.70 per $1,000 of consideration, i.e. $1.85 per $500: $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 add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed), with checks payable to Sumter County Register of Deeds / Clerk of Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sumter?
Yes. Sumter 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 Sumter?
Mail recordings to Sumter County Register of Deeds (under Clerk of Courts): Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150 (803-436-2177 (also listed 803-436-2361)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Sumter?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Sumter 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 Sumter recorder in person.
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