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Collecting Your Judgment in Berkeley County

You won in South Carolina — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Berkeley County, and where to file locally.

10 years
Judgment good for
10.75% (Jan 15, 2026 - Jan 14, 2027)
Interest
Restricted
Wage garnishment
Berkeley
County

Where to file in Berkeley County

Local court

Berkeley County Magistrate Court

223 N Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

(843) 719-4050

Who enforces the order

The Berkeley County sheriff/marshal carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues your order. Real-estate liens are recorded with the county recorder where the property sits.

Your collection options

These follow South Carolina law. See the full South Carolina guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Supplemental proceedings / examination of the judgment debtor

Wage garnishment (restricted)

Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.

Bank levy

Levy under writ of execution (against bank account funds)

Property lien

Entry/enrollment of the judgment with the clerk of court in the county creates a lien on the debtor's non-exempt real property in that county; the judgment can be transcribed/enrolled in other counties where the debtor owns realty.

We'll prepare your Berkeley County collection paperwork

Flat $299 — we prepare your South Carolina enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Berkeley County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).

Berkeley County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Berkeley County, that is typically Berkeley County Magistrate Court, 223 N Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 ((843) 719-4050). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The Berkeley County sheriff (or marshal/constable, depending on the county) carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues the order. Contact their civil division for the current levy fee — it's a modest, recoverable cost, and we list the step in your playbook.

Yes. For a flat $299 we prepare your South Carolina-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Berkeley County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.

General information about collecting a money judgment in Berkeley County, South Carolina — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.

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