Process Server & Court Filing in Richland County, SC

Courts we file and serve in

14 Richland County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (Court of Common Pleas)
E-filing system: South Carolina Judicial Branch E-Filing System
New civil complaint fee: $150.00 (Court of Common Pleas summons and complaint; $100 statutory first-filing fee under S.C. Code 8-21-310 plus assessments)
Family law petition fee: $150.00 (Family Court first filing; $100 statutory under S.C. Code 8-21-310 plus assessments)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Richland County Circuit Court1701 Main Street, Suite 205, Columbia, SC 29201(803) 576-1950Civil, Criminal

Richland County Family Court1701 Main Street, Suite 205, Columbia, SC 29201(803) 576-1950Family, Juvenile

Richland County Magistrate Court - Blythewood Magistrate118-A McNulty Drive, Blythewood, SC 29016(803) 576-1580Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Magistrate Court - Columbia Magistrate3875 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201(803) 576-2510Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Magistrate Court - Dentsville Magistrate2500 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206(803) 576-2300Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Magistrate Court - Dutch Fork Magistrate1019 Beatty Road, Columbia, SC 29210(803) 576-2540Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Magistrate Court - Eastover Magistrate501 Main Street, Eastover, SC 29044(803) 576-2580Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Magistrate Court - Hopkins Magistrate5425 Lower Richland Blvd, Hopkins, SC 29061(803) 576-2530Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Magistrate Court - Lykesland Magistrate1403 Caroline Road, Columbia, SC 29209(803) 576-2500Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Magistrate Court - Olympia Magistrate1601 Shop Road, Suite B, Columbia, SC 29201(803) 576-2550Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Magistrate Court - Pontiac Magistrate2500 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206(803) 576-2520Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Magistrate Court - Upper Township Magistrate7615 Wilson Blvd, Suite A, Columbia, SC 29203(803) 576-2570Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Magistrate Court - Waverly Magistrate2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 106, Columbia, SC 29204(803) 576-2590Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Richland County Probate CourtPO Box 192, Columbia, SC 29202(803) 576-1984Probate

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

Our services in Richland County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Richland County for law firms across the country. We cover all 14 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.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Richland County?

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

Which Richland County courthouses hear civil cases?

Richland County Circuit Court, Richland County Magistrate Court - Blythewood Magistrate, Richland County Magistrate Court - Columbia Magistrate, Richland County Magistrate Court - Dentsville Magistrate, Richland County Magistrate Court - Dutch Fork Magistrate, Richland County Magistrate Court - Eastover Magistrate, Richland County Magistrate Court - Hopkins Magistrate, Richland County Magistrate Court - Lykesland Magistrate, Richland County Magistrate Court - Olympia Magistrate, Richland County Magistrate Court - Pontiac Magistrate, Richland County Magistrate Court - Upper Township Magistrate, Richland County Magistrate Court - Waverly Magistrate. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150.00 (Court of Common Pleas summons and complaint; $100 statutory first-filing fee under 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland County, South Carolina