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Charleston County Grant Deed Form

Charleston County Grant Deed Form

Charleston County Grant Deed Form

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Charleston County Grant Deed Guide

Charleston County Grant Deed Guide

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Charleston County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

Charleston County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Charleston County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Charleston County Register
Address:
O.T. Wallace County Office Building - 101 Meeting St, Rm 200 / PO Box 726
Charleston, South Carolina 29401 / 29402

Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday / Recording until 4:30pm

Phone: (843) 958-4800

Recording Tips for Charleston County:
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing

Cities and Jurisdictions in Charleston County

Properties in any of these areas use Charleston County forms:

  • Adams Run
  • Awendaw
  • Charleston
  • Charleston Afb
  • Folly Beach
  • Hollywood
  • Isle Of Palms
  • Johns Island
  • Mc Clellanville
  • Mount Pleasant
  • North Charleston
  • Ravenel
  • Sullivans Island
  • Wadmalaw Island

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Charleston County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Charleston 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 Charleston County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Charleston County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Charleston 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 Charleston County?

Recording fees in Charleston County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (843) 958-4800 for current fees.

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In South Carolina, title to real property can be transferred from one party to another by executing a grant deed. Use a grant deed to transfer a fee simple interest with some covenants of title. The words "grant, bargain, sell, and release" in the conveyancing clause signify a transfer of title in fee simple (S.C. Code 27-7-10).

Grant deeds offer the grantee (buyer) more protection than quitclaim deeds, but less than warranty deeds. A grant deed differs from a quitclaim deed in that the latter offers no warranty of title, and only conveys any interest that the grantor may have in the subject estate. Grant deeds guarantee through implied covenants that the title is free of any encumbrances (except for those stated in the deed) and that the grantor holds an interest in the property and is free to convey it. A warranty deed offers more surety than a grant deed because it requires the grantor to defend against claims to the title.

A lawful grant deed includes the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status; the consideration given for the transfer; and the grantee's full name, mailing address, marital status, and vesting. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership. For South Carolina residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common and joint tenancy. A conveyance of real estate to two or more persons creates a tenancy in common, unless a right of survivorship is expressly created in the conveyance (27-7-40).

In addition to meeting all state and local standards for recorded documents, a grant deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. South Carolina requires either a metes and bounds, or a lot and subdivision description, or a reference to the plat book and page that provides the legal description. Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. The completed deed must be acknowledged by the grantor (and his or her spouse, if applicable) in the presence of two witnesses (30-5-30).

A transfer fee is levied based on the consideration paid. If there is no consideration paid or the transfer is exempt from this fee, state the reason for the exemption on the face of the deed. See S.C. Code 12-24-40 for a list of exemptions. Real estate transfer fees are due upon recording, unless an exemption is claimed. Contact the appropriate Register of Deeds office for up-to-date information on transfer fees.

Conveyances of realty in South Carolina require an affidavit that states the true consideration or an exemption (12-24-70(A)(1)). See S.C. Code 12-24-40 for a list of exempt documents. The affidavit should be signed by a person connected to the transaction. Jasper County has a county-specific affidavit that must be recorded with the deed.

Record the original completed deed, along with any additional materials, at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the property is located. Contact the appropriate Register of Deeds to verify accepted forms of payment.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact a South Carolina lawyer with any questions related to the transfer of real property.

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Important: Your property must be located in Charleston County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Charleston County.

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