Lexington County Small Claims Court

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

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Max Claim

$7,500

Courts (6)

6 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Lexington Magistrate Court

139 East Main Street, Suite B

Lexington, SC 29072

Phone: (803) 785-2383Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

Batesburg-Leesville Magistrate Office

231 West Church Street

Batesburg, SC 29006

Serves: District 3 of Lexington County, SC. Venue rules apply based on defendant residence or where cause of action arose within the county.

Phone: (803) 785-5013Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Cayce-West Columbia Magistrate Office

650 Knox Abbott Drive

Cayce, SC 29033

Serves: District 6 of Lexington County, SC. Venue rules apply based on defendant residence or where cause of action arose within the county.

Phone: (803) 785-6267Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Irmo Magistrate Court

111 Lincreek Drive

Columbia, SC 29212

Serves: District 2 of Lexington County, SC. Venue rules apply based on defendant residence or where cause of action arose within the county.

Phone: (803) 785-2384Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Oak Grove Magistrate Court

428 Oak Drive

Lexington, SC 29073

Serves: District 5 of Lexington County, SC. Venue rules apply based on defendant residence or where cause of action arose within the county.

Phone: (803) 785-6251Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Swansea Magistrate Court

500 Charlie Rast Road, Suite C

Swansea, SC 29160

Serves: District 4 of Lexington County, SC. Venue rules apply based on defendant residence or where cause of action arose within the county.

Phone: (803) 785-6250Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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How to File in Lexington 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 Lexington County?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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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.