Process service and court filing in Berkeley County, South Carolina
8 Berkeley County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (Court of Common Pleas civil)
- E-filing system
- South Carolina Judicial Branch E-Filing
- New civil complaint fee
- $150.00 (Common Pleas civil action; $100 statutory base per S.C. Code 8-21-310 plus assessments)
- Small claims fee
- Small claims heard in Magistrate Court, not Clerk of Court
- Family law petition fee
- $150.00 (Family Court first filing)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Berkeley County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Berkeley County for law firms across the country. We cover all 8 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Berkeley County?
1Court lists e-filing in Berkeley County as: Mandatory for attorneys (Court of Common Pleas civil). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Berkeley County courthouses hear civil cases?
Berkeley County Circuit Court, Berkeley County Magistrate Court - Goose Creek Magistrate, Berkeley County Magistrate Court - Moncks Corner Magistrate, Berkeley County Magistrate Court - Small Claims North, Berkeley County Magistrate Court - Small Claims South, Berkeley County Magistrate Court - St. Stephen Magistrate. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Berkeley County?
$150.00 (Common Pleas civil action; $100 statutory base per S.C. Code 8-21-310 plus assessments), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Berkeley County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is Berkeley County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.