Horry County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$150
New civil suit · Court of Common Pleas
E-filing
Required
Through South Carolina Judicial Branch E-Filing
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$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 Horry County is about the same as nearby counties (median $150 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Horry County Clerk of Court (Circuit and Family Court)
Renee N. Elvis
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Horry County

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Horry County Magistrate Court - Aynor Magistrate Court

Address
640 9th Avenue, Aynor, 29511
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Horry County Magistrate Court - Conway Magistrate Court

Address
1201 Third Avenue, Conway, 29526
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Horry County Magistrate Court - Little River Magistrate Court

Address
107 Highway 57 North, Little River, 29566
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Horry County Magistrate Court - Loris Magistrate Court

Address
3817 Walnut Street, Loris, 29569
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Horry County Magistrate Court - Mt. Olive Magistrate Court

Address
5527 Highway 9, Green Sea, 29545
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Horry County Magistrate Court - Myrtle Beach Magistrate Court

Address
1201 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, 29577
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Horry County Magistrate Court - Surfside Beach Magistrate Court

Address
9630 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, 29588

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Horry County, South Carolina is $150.00 (Court of Common Pleas civil action; per S.C. Code 8-21-310)

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

    Small claims heard in Horry County Magistrate Court (separate from Clerk of Court)

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

    $150.00 (Family Court action / divorce)

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Horry County?

    Filings go to the Horry County Clerk of Court (Circuit and Family Court), located at 1301 Second Ave, Conway, SC 29526. You can reach the clerk at (843) 915-5080.

Horry County Circuit Court, SC: (843) 915-5080, Hours & $150 Filing Fee | 1Court