Lancaster County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Last validated September 8, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Lancaster County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Fort Mill, Heath Springs, Kershaw, Lancaster, Van Wyck.

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Lancaster County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Lancaster County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

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Document last validated 9/8/2026
Lancaster County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Guide

Lancaster County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Guide

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

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

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Document last validated 8/26/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Lancaster County Register Of Deeds

Address:
101 North Main St / PO Box 1809
Lancaster, South Carolina 29720 / 29721

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Phone: (803) 416-9440

Recording Tips for Lancaster County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed

Cities and Jurisdictions in Lancaster County

Properties in any of these areas use Lancaster County forms:

  • Fort Mill
  • Heath Springs
  • Kershaw
  • Lancaster
  • Van Wyck

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lancaster County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Lancaster County?

Recording fees in Lancaster County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (803) 416-9440 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 Lancaster County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Personal Representative Deed of Distribution meets all recording requirements specific to Lancaster County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Lancaster 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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