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Marion County Magistrate Court

Filing information for Marion County Magistrate Court in Mullins, SC. Part of the Marion County small claims court system.

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$7,500

maximum claim

$80

filing fee (published)

3 yrs

filing deadline by claim type

No

e-filing — file in person or by mail

Published court information — verify before acting. See the full South Carolina small claims guide · The form that starts a case (SCCA/700 + SCCA/701): every field explained.

Courthouse Details

Marion County Magistrate Court

2715 East Highway 76, Suite B

Mullins, SC 29574

Mailing Address

2715 East Highway 76, Suite B

Mullins, SC 29574

Phone: (843) 292-5238Fax: (843) 423-8394Email: Magistratecourt@marionsc.org

Area Served

Marion County

How to File at Marion County Magistrate Court

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action?

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

Read the demand letter guide

Small claims rules in South Carolina

How much you can sue for

Individuals can sue for up to $7,500.

Deadline to file (statute of limitations)

3 yrs written contract · 3 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury

See the full South Carolina small claims court guide →

Common questions

How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Marion County Magistrate Court?

Filing fees in South Carolina are set by the state and are $80. If you can't afford the fee, South Carolina offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.

What's the most I can sue for in Marion County?

Small claims cases in Marion County are limited to $7,500. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.

Can I file online at Marion County Magistrate Court?

No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Marion County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.

Where is Marion County Magistrate Court, and when is it open?

Marion County Magistrate Court is at 2715 East Highway 76, Suite B, Mullins, SC 29574. Phone: (843) 292-5238. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.

Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Mullins?

Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.

Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.