Berkeley County Court Information
Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Need to file or serve in Berkeley County? 1Court can file and serve it for you.
Start →Filing at a Glance
Verified from official sources · 2026-07At $150, the civil filing fee in Berkeley County is about the same as nearby counties (median $150 across 5 nearby counties).
South Carolina Judicial Branch E-Filing · for attorneys (Court of Common Pleas civil)
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). You can reach the clerk at (843) 719-4400.
Nearby Counties
Largest Counties in South Carolina
Building with court data?
Free read-only MCP server, plus a monthly change-feed of what changed — for EFSPs, legal software, and AI teams.