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.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$7,500
Courts (6)
6 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Lexington Magistrate Court
139 East Main Street, Suite B
Lexington, SC 29072
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 →