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Charleston County Trustee Deed Form

Charleston County Trustee Deed Form

Charleston County Trustee Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/31/2025
Charleston County Trustee Deed Guide

Charleston County Trustee Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 3/31/2025
Charleston County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Charleston County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/8/2025

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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:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

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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A trustee's deed transfers interest in real property held in a living trust.

A living (inter vivos) trust is an estate planning tool whereby a settlor transfers property to another (the trustee) for the benefit of a third (the beneficiary). The terms of a living trust are set forth in an unrecorded document executed by the settlor called the trust instrument (for testamentary trusts, the terms are established in the decedent's will). The trust's provisions establish the nature of the trust, designate a trustee, enumerate the trustee's powers, and identify the trust's beneficiaries, among other things.

Real property is transferred into trust when the settlor executes a deed conveying title to the trustee. In order to convey the property out of trust, as through sale, the trustee must execute a trustee's deed. Named after the executing party, the trustee's deed in South Carolina is generally a special warranty deed, which carries special warranty covenants that the grantor will warrant and defend the title against any lawful claims arising under, by, or through the grantor. This type of deed is particularly appropriate for trustees, who may have no knowledge of the standing of title prior to their trusteeship (and therefore cannot offer a broader warranty).

The trustee's deed names each acting trustee as the grantor and cites the name and date of trust. It should make a reference to the previous deed conveying the parcel into the trust (or the derivation of title), in addition to meeting all other requirements of form and content for instruments affecting interest in real property in the State of South Carolina.

The trustee's deed must be executed by all each trustee and acknowledged by two witnesses. Depending on the circumstances, the trustee may also execute a certification of trust and provide it alongside the instrument of transfer.

Consult a lawyer with questions about living trusts and trustee's deeds in South Carolina.

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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 Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Charleston County.

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