Collecting Your Judgment in Charleston County
You won in South Carolina — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Charleston County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Charleston County
Local court
Charleston County Magistrate Court
3505 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 202-6900
Who enforces the order
The Charleston 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 Charleston County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your South Carolina enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Charleston County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Charleston County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Charleston County, that is typically Charleston County Magistrate Court, 3505 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418 ((843) 202-6900). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Charleston 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 Charleston County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in South Carolina
General information about collecting a money judgment in Charleston 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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