Florence County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Florence County, SC. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Florence area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$7,500
Courts (7)
7 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Florence Magistrate Court
180 N. Irby Street (MSC-W)
Florence, SC 29501
Other Courthouse Locations
Effingham Magistrate Court
6719 Friendfield Road
Effingham, SC 29541
Serves: Florence County
Johnsonville Magistrate Court
111 West Broadway St.
Johnsonville, SC 29555
Serves: Florence County
Lake City Magistrate Court
345 Ron McNair Boulevard
Lake City, SC 29560
Serves: Florence County
Olanta Magistrate Court
220 East Main Street
Olanta, SC 29114
Serves: Florence County
Pamplico Magistrate Court
124 E Third Ave.
Pamplico, SC 29583
Serves: Florence County
Timmonsville Magistrate Court
307 E Smith Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
Serves: Florence County
How to File in Florence 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 Florence 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 →