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Dorchester County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Dorchester County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Dorchester County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/22/2025
Dorchester County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Guide

Dorchester County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 3/19/2025
Dorchester County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Dorchester County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/29/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Dorchester County Register of Deeds
Address:
201 Johnston St / PO Box 38
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:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

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

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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 all formatting requirements set forth by Dorchester 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 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.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In South Carolina, title to a decedent's real property devolves at death to the decedent's heirs (intestate estates) and devisees (testate estates) (S.C. Code 62-3-101). Though title passes by operation of law, the estate is still subject to administration in probate. Probate is the legal process of settling the decedent's estate and distributing assets to those entitled to receive it. A PR may not make distribution of the estate without first obtaining permission from the court.

The personal representative (PR) of the estate executes a deed of distribution following an order for distribution from the court to distribute real property from a decedent's estate. The deed of distribution (Form 400ES) evidences the legal succession of title of the decedent's interest in real property and releases the PR's powers over the subject property.

The deed, given under 62-3-907, 62-3-908 is "conclusive evidence that the distributee has succeeded to the interest of the estate...against all persons interested in the estate" (62-3-908).

Apart from meeting all state and local standards for documents affecting title to real property, the deed of distribution must identify the reason for the transfer (i.e., a will, laws of intestacy, a family agreement, disclaimer, or order), and name each beneficiary and the percent of the decedent's interest in the subject property he or she is inheriting.

The deed of distribution is signed by the acting PR in the presence of a notary public and two witnesses before recording in the Register of Deeds' office of the county where the subject property is situated. A certified copy should be delivered to the probate court.

Consult a lawyer with questions regarding probate and deeds of distribution in South Carolina, as each situation is unique.

(South Carolina PRDOD 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 Personal Representative Deed of Distribution meets all recording requirements specific to Dorchester County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Dorchester County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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