Process Server & Court Filing in Sumter County, SC

Courts we file and serve in

4 Sumter County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys in Court of Common Pleas civil cases
E-filing system: South Carolina Judicial Branch E-Filing (SCE-Filing)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150 base filing fee for Court of Common Pleas civil action (S.C. Code 8-21-310); higher for claims over $25,000
Small claims fee: Approximately $80 magistrate court small claims (up to $7,500); confirm current amount with clerk
Family law petition fee: Approximately $150 family court divorce complaint; confirm with clerk
Case lookup: Court case search

Sumter County Circuit Court215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150(803) 436-2227Civil, Criminal

Sumter County Family Court215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150(803) 436-2227Family, Juvenile

Sumter Magistrate Court115 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150(803) 436-2280Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Sumter County Probate Court215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150(803) 436-2166Probate

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

Our services in Sumter County

What we do and how fast

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

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Sumter County?

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

Which Sumter County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$150 base filing fee for Court of Common Pleas civil action (S.C. Code 8-21-310); higher for claims over $25,000, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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