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Richland County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Richland County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Richland County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

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

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Richland County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Guide

Richland County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

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

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Richland County Register of Deeds

Address:
Judicial Center - 1701 Main St, Rm 101 / Po Box 192
Columbia, South Carolina 29201 / 29202

Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday

Phone: 803-576-1910 or 803-576-1917

Recording Tips for Richland County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Richland County

Properties in any of these areas use Richland County forms:

  • Ballentine
  • Blythewood
  • Columbia
  • Eastover
  • Gadsden
  • Hopkins
  • Irmo
  • State Park
  • White Rock

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland County?

Recording fees in Richland County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 803-576-1910 or 803-576-1917 for current fees.

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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 Richland 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 Richland County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Richland 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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