S.C. Code Regs. 117-1350. Deed Fee—Assumption of a Mortgage in the Conveyance of Real Property

South Carolina imposes a deed recording fee pursuant to Chapter 24 of Title 12. This fee is composed of two fees - a state fee and a county fee. The fee is collected by the office of the clerk of court or register of deeds, which remits the state portion of the fee to the Department of Revenue on a monthly basis. The purpose of this regulation is to provide a comprehensive discussion of the application of the deed recording fee to a wide variety of real estate transactions.