Process Server & Court Filing in Lancaster County, SC

Courts we file and serve in

4 Lancaster County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes (attorneys, Common Pleas civil)
E-filing system: South Carolina Judicial Branch E-Filing (SCEF)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150 for most civil actions (Court of Common Pleas; per Lancaster County Clerk of Court)
Small claims fee: $80 (Magistrate Court summons and complaint)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Lancaster County Circuit Court104 N Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720(803) 285-1581Civil, Criminal

Lancaster County Family Court104 N Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720(803) 285-1581Family, Juvenile

Lancaster County Magistrate761 Lancaster Bypass East, Lancaster, SC 29720(803) 283-3983Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Lancaster County Probate CourtPO Box 1809, Lancaster, SC 29721(803) 283-3379Probate

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

Our services in Lancaster County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lancaster County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 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

Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

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 Lancaster County?

1Court lists e-filing in Lancaster County as: Yes (attorneys, Common Pleas civil). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Lancaster County courthouses hear civil cases?

Lancaster County Circuit Court, Lancaster County Magistrate. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150 for most civil actions (Court of Common Pleas; per Lancaster County Clerk of Court), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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