South Carolina · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in York, SC
York (population 282,090) records real-property documents through the York County Register of Deeds (Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds function). 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.
York recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- York County Register of Deeds (Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds function)
- Recording fee
- Deed: $15 recording fee + SC deed recording (transfer) fee based on consideration; Mortgage/most other instruments: $25 first / No separate per-page fee identified for standard instruments (flat instrument-type fee); Affidavit/Release/Mechanics Lien: $10 add'l (+Not separately itemized on office fee page; confirm on 'SC ROD FEE SHEET' PDF linked from Recording Information page)
- Mailing address
- York County Register of Deeds, 6 S Congress Street, York, SC 29745 (PO Box 649, York, SC 29745 also used for mail)
- Phone
- 803-684-8510
- Checks payable to
- York County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not explicitly required per office page; South Carolina generally does not mandate a cover sheet but requires a completed Affidavit for Taxable or Exempt Transfers and first-page indexing information (grantor/grantee, address)
Can you e-record in York?
Yes. York 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 York, South Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets York 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 York County Register of Deeds (Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds function) at York County Register of Deeds, 6 S Congress Street, York, SC 29745 (PO Box 649, York, SC 29745 also used for mail).
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $15 recording fee + SC deed recording (transfer) fee based on consideration; Mortgage/most other instruments: $25 first / No separate per-page fee identified for standard instruments (flat instrument-type fee); Affidavit/Release/Mechanics Lien: $10 add'l (+Not separately itemized on office fee page; confirm on 'SC ROD FEE SHEET' PDF linked from Recording Information page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in York
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 York 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.
York recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in York?
The York County Register of Deeds (Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds function) charges Deed: $15 recording fee + SC deed recording (transfer) fee based on consideration; Mortgage/most other instruments: $25 first / No separate per-page fee identified for standard instruments (flat instrument-type fee); Affidavit/Release/Mechanics Lien: $10 add'l (+Not separately itemized on office fee page; confirm on 'SC ROD FEE SHEET' PDF linked from Recording Information page), with checks payable to York County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in York?
Yes. York 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 York?
Mail recordings to York County Register of Deeds (Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds function): York County Register of Deeds, 6 S Congress Street, York, SC 29745 (PO Box 649, York, SC 29745 also used for mail) (803-684-8510).
How can Jurably help with recording in York?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in York 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 York recorder in person.
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Under contract in York? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.