Dorchester County General Durable Power of Attorney Form
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Dorchester County Power of Attorney Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Dorchester County Power of Attorney Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Dorchester County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Dorchester County Agents Certification Form
Agent certifies he/she is authorized to act. Often required by third parties.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Dorchester County Register of Deeds
Saint George, South Carolina 29477
Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday
Phone: (843) 563-0181 and 832-0181 for Summerville
Recording Tips for Dorchester County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Dorchester County
Properties in any of these areas use Dorchester County forms:
- Dorchester
- Grover
- Harleyville
- North Charleston
- Reevesville
- Ridgeville
- Saint George
- Summerville
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dorchester County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dorchester County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dorchester County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Dorchester County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Dorchester County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Dorchester County?
Recording fees in Dorchester County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (843) 563-0181 and 832-0181 for Summerville for current fees.
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This is a comprehensive 14 page South Carolina General Power of Attorney Form formatted for recording at a County level.
Power Not Affected by Principal's Incapacity.
This Power of Attorney is durable as provided by S.C. Code Ann. 62-8-104 which means that it is not terminated by the principal's incapacity. "Incapacity" means inability of an individual to manage property or business affairs because the individual: (A) has an impairment in the ability to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions even with the use of technological assistance; or (B) is: (i) missing; (ii) detained, including incarcerated in a penal system; or (iii) outside the United States and unable to return.
I specifically direct my Agent to defer to and abide by any Health Care Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, "Living Will" or Declaration of a Desire for A Natural Death [hereinafter "Declaration"] executed by me. My Agent shall in no way interfere with, impede, or act contrary to my wishes, intention, and directives in such instrument or instruments. In the event any decisions or matter within the scope of the Agent's authority granted herein should directly conflict with the authority of directives of any of the aforementioned instruments executed by me, then any such instrument or instruments shall control, supersede, and take priority over any such conflicting decisions or matter within the scope of authority granted herein.
Incidentals
Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann 62-8-108, l hereby nominate my Agent as my conservator or guardian for consideration by the court if protective proceedings for the estate or person are begun after the execution of this power of attorney. My Agent shall be eligible to serve in other fiduciary capacities, for me or my benefit, including but not limited to serve as trustee and/or committee. I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my Agent to act in any or all of the aforementioned capacities and serve without bond. The appointment of a guardian and/or conservator shall not terminate any authority granted or matters within the scope of this Durable Power of Attorney.
(South Carolina GDPOA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Dorchester County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This General Durable Power of Attorney meets all recording requirements specific to Dorchester County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Dorchester County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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January 8th, 2020
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July 24th, 2021
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August 19th, 2019
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August 3rd, 2019
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February 8th, 2019
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May 6th, 2020
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August 10th, 2022
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February 27th, 2019
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October 12th, 2021
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February 28th, 2023
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May 3rd, 2022
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