Charleston County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Charleston County, SC. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Charleston area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$7,500
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
City Small Claims Court
101 Meeting St., 3rd Floor
Charleston, SC 29401
Other Courthouse Locations
North Area Small Claims Court
4045 Bridge View Dr.
N. Charleston, SC 29405
Serves: Countywide jurisdiction
How to File in Charleston 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.
Important for Charleston County: South Carolina small claims limit is $7,500.
Ready to take action in Charleston County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full South Carolina small claims court guide →