Process service and court filing in Lexington County, South Carolina
8 Lexington 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. Lexington County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lexington 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 Lexington County?
1Court lists e-filing in Lexington County as: Mandatory for attorneys (Court of Common Pleas civil). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Lexington County courthouses hear civil cases?
Lexington County Circuit Court, Lexington County Magistrate Court - Batesburg-Leesville Magistrate Court, Lexington County Magistrate Court - Irmo Magistrate Court, Lexington Magistrate Court, Lexington County Magistrate Court - Oak Grove Magistrate Court, Lexington County Magistrate Court - Swansea Magistrate Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.