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South Carolina small claims cost guide
Claim limit $7,500, filed in the Magistrate Court. Filing fee: $25–$80 reported range, varies by county.
| South Carolina at a glance | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum claim | $7,500 |
| Court | Magistrate Court |
| Filing fee | $25–$80 reported range, varies by county |
| Service of process | Private process server typical range ($50–$100 typical) |
| Estimated total to file | $75–$180 |
Good to know in South Carolina
A jury trial is available in magistrate court on timely demand — unusual for small claims.
Use the homepage calculator to price a specific claim amount in South Carolina, and the step-by-step filing guide for the general process — the sequence (file, serve, answer, hearing, judgment, enforcement) is the same in every state even though the fees and court names differ.
Before you file anywhere, check the claim limit and filing fee for your state — a claim $1 over the limit can be dismissed or bounced to regular civil court.
Open the cost calculatorSources: Nolo — State Small Claims Court Dollar Limits · FreeNetLaw — Small Claims Court Guide. Researched October 2026 — confirm current figures with the court clerk.
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