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

Phone: (843) 665-0031Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Other Courthouse Locations

Effingham Magistrate Court

6719 Friendfield Road

Effingham, SC 29541

Serves: Florence County

Phone: (843) 665-6690Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Johnsonville Magistrate Court

111 West Broadway St.

Johnsonville, SC 29555

Serves: Florence County

Phone: (843) 380-9211
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Lake City Magistrate Court

345 Ron McNair Boulevard

Lake City, SC 29560

Serves: Florence County

Phone: (843) 394-5461Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Olanta Magistrate Court

220 East Main Street

Olanta, SC 29114

Serves: Florence County

Phone: (843) 396-9056
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Pamplico Magistrate Court

124 E Third Ave.

Pamplico, SC 29583

Serves: Florence County

Phone: (843) 493-0072
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Timmonsville Magistrate Court

307 E Smith Street

Timmonsville, SC 29161

Serves: Florence County

Phone: (843) 346-7472
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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 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.