South Carolina Eviction filing fees

How much does it cost to file an eviction in South Carolina?

$20 magistrate fee. South Carolina magistrates charge $20 for landlord proceedings against a tenant, including notices to quit, eviction orders or recovery of rent, plus $5 and mileage for each paper served by the magistrate's office. These are the only legal fees for magistrate and constable services statewide. Statute text: "for proceedings by a landlord or lessor against a tenant or lessee, including notices to quit, eviction orders, or recovery of rents, twenty dollars" (S.C. Code Ann. §§ 8-21-1010(A)(9), 8-21-1060(4), 8-21-1080).

Verified Source: S.C. Code Ann. §§ 8-21-1010(A)(9), 8-21-1060(4), 8-21-1080 · last checked 2026-10-17