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Updated May 2026 South Carolina

South Carolina Legal Costs (2026)

Complete breakdown of common legal fees in South Carolina — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official South Carolina government websites.

$110
LLC Filing Fee
$150
Divorce Filing Fee
$7,500
Small Claims Limit
$5
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in South Carolina

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$110
Filing Fee
None
Annual Report
None
Publication
$110+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: South Carolina does not require annual reports — but you still need to maintain a registered agent.

Pro tip: No annual report required — very low ongoing costs after formation.

Small Claims Court in South Carolina

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$7,500
Max Claim
$80–$140
Filing Fee
3 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Magistrate Court
Court Name

Tip: South Carolina has higher-than-average filing fees. Factor them into your decision.

Divorce Filing Costs in South Carolina

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$150
Filing Fee
$25
Children Surcharge
$40
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class

South Carolina is one of the more affordable Southern states for divorce. A one-year separation is required before filing, except in cases of adultery or abuse.

Notary Fees in South Carolina

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$5
Acknowledgment
$5
Jurat
N/A
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap

$5 per act. RON not available in South Carolina.

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