Richland County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Richland County, SC. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Columbia area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$7,500
Courts (11)
11 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Richland County Magistrate - Central Court
2500 Decker Blvd
Columbia, SC 29206
Other Courthouse Locations
Richland County Magistrate - Blythewood
118-A McNulty St
Blythewood, SC 29016
Serves: Serves a designated magistrate district within Richland County.
Richland County Magistrate - Columbia
3875 Lucius Rd
Columbia, SC 29201
Serves: Serves a designated magistrate district within Richland County.
Richland County Magistrate - Dentsville
2500 Decker Blvd
Columbia, SC 29206
Serves: Serves a designated magistrate district within Richland County.
Richland County Magistrate - Dutch Fork
1019 Beatty Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Serves: Serves a designated magistrate district within Richland County.
Richland County Magistrate - Eastover
501 Main St
Eastover, SC 29044
Serves: Serves a designated magistrate district within Richland County.
Richland County Magistrate - Hopkins
5425 Lower Richland Blvd
Hopkins, SC 29061
Serves: Serves a designated magistrate district within Richland County.
Richland County Magistrate - Lykesland
1403 Caroline Rd
Columbia, SC 29209
Serves: Serves a designated magistrate district within Richland County.
Richland County Magistrate - Olympia
1601 Shop Rd (Suite B)
Columbia, SC 29201
Serves: Serves a designated magistrate district within Richland County.
Richland County Magistrate - Pontiac
2500 Decker Blvd
Columbia, SC 29206
Serves: Serves a designated magistrate district within Richland County.
Richland County Magistrate - Waverly
2712 Middleburg Dr., Ste. 106
Columbia, SC 29204
Serves: Serves a designated magistrate district within Richland County.
How to File in Richland 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 Richland 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 →