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Recording a Deed or Document in Williamsburg, SC
Williamsburg (population 31,298) records real-property documents through the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court / 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.
Williamsburg recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Williamsburg County Clerk of Court / 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 — per county's 2019 Register of Deeds fee update (document exists at williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/197 but is image-based and could not be machine-parsed to fully confirm) first / Flat per-document schedule; no distinct additional-page fee identified add'l (+No separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed)
- Mailing address
- Williamsburg County Clerk of Court, 125 W. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 (P.O. Box 330, Kingstree, SC 29556 for FOIA/certified-copy mail requests)
- Phone
- 843-355-9321 ext. 7100 (Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds); ext. 5500 (Assessor)
- Checks payable to
- Williamsburg County Clerk of Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not confirmed
Can you e-record in Williamsburg?
Yes. Williamsburg accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Williamsburg, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Williamsburg 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, or by mail to Williamsburg County Clerk of Court / Register of Deeds at Williamsburg County Clerk of Court, 125 W. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 (P.O. Box 330, Kingstree, SC 29556 for FOIA/certified-copy mail requests).
- 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 — per county's 2019 Register of Deeds fee update (document exists at williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/197 but is image-based and could not be machine-parsed to fully confirm) 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 Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg 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.
Williamsburg recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Williamsburg?
The Williamsburg County Clerk of Court / 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 — per county's 2019 Register of Deeds fee update (document exists at williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/197 but is image-based and could not be machine-parsed to fully confirm) 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 Williamsburg County Clerk of Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Williamsburg?
Yes. Williamsburg accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Williamsburg?
Mail recordings to Williamsburg County Clerk of Court / Register of Deeds: Williamsburg County Clerk of Court, 125 W. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 (P.O. Box 330, Kingstree, SC 29556 for FOIA/certified-copy mail requests) (843-355-9321 ext. 7100 (Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds); ext. 5500 (Assessor)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Williamsburg?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg recorder in person.
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