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A South Carolina deed is used to convey a property title from a grantor (the owner) to a grantee (the recipient). The deed will state whether the new owner is protected against title encumbrances (liens, unpaid taxes, claims, etc.) and if the transferor has the legal right to transfer the title. While warranty against encumbrances is not always necessary, such as in transfers between family members, it is a common covenant included in deeds used in property sales (through warranty deeds).
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Types (4)
Deed of Trust – Conveys a borrower’s real estate to a trustee as security for a financial obligation to a lender.
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General Warranty Deed – A deed wherein the grantor is verified as the rightful owner of the title, and complete warranty against defects (e.g., debts, liens, etc.) is provided.
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Quit Claim Deed – With this deed, the new property owner assumes responsibility for all title encumbrances that may arise.
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Special Warranty Deed – Provides warranty against title defects from the transferor’s period of ownership only.
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Laws & Requirements
- Statutes: Title 27 (Property and Conveyances)
- Formatting: Exact formatting requirements may vary by county (see Greenville County).
- The property description must include a derivation clause stating the name of the previous grantor and recording date of the previous deed (not required for quit claim deeds) (§ 30-5-35).
- Deeds must contain a return address to be eligible for filing with the Clerk of Court or Register of Deeds (§ 30-9-30).
- Signing Requirements (§ 27-7-10 and § 30-5-30): Notary Public and Two (2) Witnesses. The notary public may sign as one (1) of the witnesses.
- Where to Record (§ 30-7-10): County Registers of Deeds
- Recording Fees (§ 8-21-310(1)): $15. A Transfer Tax (or “Deed Recording Fee”), calculated as $1.85 per every $500 of the realty value, must be paid online or with the Deed Recording Fee Return form (§ 12-24-10).
- Forms:
- Affidavit for Taxable or Exempt Transfers: Must be included when filing a deed with the court clerk or register of deeds (§ 12-24-70).
- Property Disclosure Statement (§ 27-50-40): Informs residential property buyers of any property issues.