South Carolina Filing and E-Filing

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South Carolina's e-filing is for licensed attorneys only, and Family Court uses a separate attorney-only portal. If you are representing yourself, file your papers on paper with the Clerk of Court in your county.

The county Clerk of Court serves both Circuit Court and Family Court, so one office handles your family case filings.

In South Carolina, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk.

Official South Carolina filing resources

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SC Judicial Branch E-Filing (SC Judicial Branch): South Carolina's e-filing is for licensed attorneys only, and Family Court uses a separate attorney-only portal. If you are representing yourself, file your papers on paper with the Clerk of Court in your county. https://www.sccourts.org/e-filing-for-attorneys/

South Carolina official filing information (South Carolina judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in South Carolina and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.sccourts.org/

SC courthouse search (South Carolina judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.sccourts.org/courts/courthouse-search/

South Carolina family law forms (official index) (South Carolina judicial branch): The official statewide collection of South Carolina family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.sccourts.org/forms

South Carolina court self-help resources (South Carolina courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own South Carolina family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.sclegal.org

South Carolina rules of procedure (South Carolina judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in South Carolina. https://www.sccourts.org/courtReg

Official link data for South Carolina was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Can I file my own family papers online in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk. The county Clerk of Court serves both Circuit Court and Family Court, so one office handles your family case filings.

How much does it cost to file a family case in South Carolina?

Divorce filing fee: ~$150. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in South Carolina?

Family cases in South Carolina are heard in the Family Court. South Carolina has a dedicated Family Court for divorce, custody, and support. South Carolina's 46 counties are grouped into 16 judicial circuits, each with a Family Court.