Chester County Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$7,500

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Chester County Magistrate Court (Lewisville / Baton Rouge)

2740 Dawson Drive

Chester, SC 29706

Phone: (803) 581-5136Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Other Courthouse Locations

Chester County Magistrate Court (Rossville)

810 Dearborn Street

Great Falls, SC 29055

Serves: Geographic area served by the Rossville Magistrate District

Phone: (803) 482-2132
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How to File in Chester 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 Chester 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.