Lancaster County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Lancaster County, South Carolina.

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Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Clerk of Court

Mike Watkins

(803) 285-1581mwatkins@lancastercountysc.gov
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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$150
$150 for most civil actions (Court of Common Pleas; per Lancaster County Clerk of Court)
Small Claims
$80
$80 (Magistrate Court summons and complaint)