Process Server & Court Filing in Florence County, SC

Courts we file and serve in

8 Florence County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys in Court of Common Pleas (civil) cases statewide
E-filing system: South Carolina E-Filing (SCE-File), the state Judicial Branch system
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150 (Court of Common Pleas civil action; S.C. Code Ann. 8-21-310, $100 statutory base plus surcharge)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Florence County Circuit Court181 N Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501(843) 665-3031Civil, Criminal

Florence County Family Court181 N Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501(843) 665-3031Family, Juvenile

Florence Magistrate Court120 Courthouse Square, Florence, SC 29501(843) 665-0031Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Florence County Magistrate Court - Johnsonville Magistrate Court111 West Broadway Street, Johnsonville, SC 29555(843) 380-9211Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Florence County Magistrate Court - Lake City Magistrate Court345 South Ron McNair Boulevard, Lake City, SC 29560(843) 394-5461Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Florence County Magistrate Court - Olanta Magistrate Court220 East Main Street, Olanta, SC 29114(843) 396-9056Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Florence County Magistrate Court - Timmonsville Magistrate Court109 East Smith Street, Timmonsville, SC 29161(843) 346-7472Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Florence County Probate Court181 N Irby Street, Suite 1300, Florence, SC 29501(843) 665-3085Probate

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

Our services in Florence County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Florence 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.

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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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Florence County?

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

Which Florence County courthouses hear civil cases?

Florence County Circuit Court, Florence Magistrate Court, Florence County Magistrate Court - Johnsonville Magistrate Court, Florence County Magistrate Court - Lake City Magistrate Court, Florence County Magistrate Court - Olanta Magistrate Court, Florence County Magistrate Court - Timmonsville Magistrate Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150 (Court of Common Pleas civil action; S.C. Code Ann. 8-21-310, $100 statutory base plus surcharge), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence County, South Carolina