Beaufort County Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$7,500

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Beaufort Magistrate Court

104 Ribaut Road

Beaufort, SC 29902

Phone: (843) 255-5700Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

Bluffton Magistrate Court

4819 Bluffton Parkway, 2nd Floor

Bluffton, SC 29910

Serves: Beaufort County

Phone: (843) 255-5610Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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How to File in Beaufort County

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File in person

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

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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 Beaufort 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.