Process Server & Court Filing in Dorchester County, SC

Courts we file and serve in

5 Dorchester County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory - required for attorneys in Court of Common Pleas (civil) statewide
E-filing system: South Carolina Electronic Filing (SCEF), SC Judicial Branch
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150.00 (Court of Common Pleas civil action filing fee)
Small claims fee: $80.00 (Magistrate Court summons and complaint for a money claim)
Family law petition fee: $150.00 (Family Court summons and complaint, e.g. divorce/separate support)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Dorchester County Circuit Court5200 East Jim Bilton Boulevard, St. George, SC 29477(843) 563-0160Civil, Criminal

Dorchester County Family Court5200 East Jim Bilton Boulevard, St. George, SC 29477(843) 563-0160Family, Juvenile

Dorchester County Magistrate Court - Saint George Magistrate212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483(843) 563-0130Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Dorchester County Magistrate Court - Summerville Magistrate212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483(843) 832-0370Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Dorchester County Probate Court5200 East Jim Bilton Boulevard, St. George, SC 29477(843) 832-0136Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Dorchester County court information on 1Court

Our services in Dorchester County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Dorchester County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Other counties we cover

All South Carolina counties

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Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Dorchester County?

1Court lists e-filing in Dorchester County as: Mandatory - required for attorneys in Court of Common Pleas (civil) statewide. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Dorchester County courthouses hear civil cases?

Dorchester County Circuit Court, Dorchester County Magistrate Court - Saint George Magistrate, Dorchester County Magistrate Court - Summerville Magistrate. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Dorchester County?

$150.00 (Court of Common Pleas civil action filing fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Dorchester County, South Carolina