Berkeley County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$100 to $150
New civil suit
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E-filing
Required
Through South Carolina Judicial Branch E-Filing
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
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Main courthouse: Berkeley County Courthouse, 300-B California Ave, Moncks Corner, SC 29461Clerk counter: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PMSource

Filing fees

Official fee schedule
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$100 to $150
Small claimsVaries, see details
Divorce / family$150

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $150, the civil filing fee in Berkeley County is about the same as nearby counties (median $150 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Berkeley County Clerk of Court (9th Judicial Circuit)
Leah Guerry Dupree
Berkeley County Courthouse · Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
(843) 719-4400300-B California Ave, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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Courthouses in Berkeley County

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Berkeley County Magistrate Court - Goose Creek Magistrate

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Address
653 Red Bank Road, Goose Creek, 29445
Phone
(843) 553-7080
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Berkeley County Magistrate Court - Moncks Corner Magistrate

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Address
223 North Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, 29461
Phone
(843) 719-4050
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Berkeley County Magistrate Court - Small Claims North

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Address
223 North Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, 29461
Phone
(843) 719-4050
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Berkeley County Magistrate Court - Small Claims South

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Address
653 Red Bank Road, Goose Creek, 29445
Phone
(843) 553-6099
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Berkeley County Magistrate Court - St. Stephen Magistrate

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Address
137 Hood Street, St. Stephen, 29479
Phone
(843) 567-7400

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Berkeley County?

    The civil filing fee in Berkeley County, South Carolina is $150.00 (Common Pleas civil action; $100 statutory base per S.C. Code 8-21-310 plus assessments)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Berkeley County?

    Small claims heard in Magistrate Court, not Clerk of Court.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Berkeley County?

    $150.00 (Family Court first filing)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Berkeley County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through South Carolina Judicial Branch E-Filing. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Berkeley County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at publicindex.sccourts.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Berkeley County?

    Filings go to the Berkeley County Clerk of Court (9th Judicial Circuit), located at 300-B California Ave, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. You can reach the clerk at (843) 719-4400.

Berkeley County Circuit Court, SC: (843) 719-4400, Hours & $150 Filing Fee | 1Court