Lexington 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
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Through South Carolina Judicial Branch E-Filing
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
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Main courthouse: Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center, 205 E Main St, Suite 128, Lexington, SC 29072Clerk counter: Mon-Fri 8:00 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 Lexington County is about the same as nearby counties (median $150 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Lexington County Clerk of Court (11th Judicial Circuit)
Lisa M. Comer
Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
(803) 785-8212205 E Main St, Suite 128, Lexington, SC 29072
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Courthouses in Lexington County

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Lexington County Magistrate Court - Batesburg-Leesville Magistrate Court

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Address
5585 Augusta Highway, Leesville, 29070
Phone
(803) 785-5013
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Lexington County Magistrate Court - Irmo Magistrate Court

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Address
111 Lincreek Drive, Columbia, 29212
Phone
(803) 785-2384
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Lexington County Magistrate Court - Oak Grove Magistrate Court

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Address
428 Oak Drive, Lexington, 29073
Phone
(803) 785-2569
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Lexington County Magistrate Court - Swansea Magistrate Court

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Address
500 Charlie Rast Road, Suite C, Swansea, 29160
Phone
(803) 785-3616
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Lexington Magistrate Court

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Address
139 East Main Street, Lexington, 29072
Phone
(803) 785-2676

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington County?

    $150.00 (Family Court first filing)

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Lexington County?

    Filings go to the Lexington County Clerk of Court (11th Judicial Circuit), located at 205 E Main St, Suite 128, Lexington, SC 29072. You can reach the clerk at (803) 785-8212.

Lexington County Circuit Court, SC: (803) 785-8212, Hours & $150 Filing Fee | 1Court