Allendale County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Allendale County, SC. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Allendale area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$7,500

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Fairfax Magistrate Court

PO Box 516

Fairfax, SC 29827

Phone: (803) 584-3755Hours: Call for hours

Other Courthouse Locations

Allendale Magistrate Court

292 Barnwell Highway

Allendale, SC 29810

Serves: Allendale County

Phone: (803) 584-3157Hours: Call for hours
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How to File in Allendale County

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action in Allendale County?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full South Carolina small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.