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Collecting Your Judgment in Orangeburg County

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

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

Where to file in Orangeburg County

Local court

Orangeburg County Magistrate Court

1540 Ellis Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29118

(803) 533-5879

Who enforces the order

The Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County collection paperwork

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

Orangeburg County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Orangeburg County, that is typically Orangeburg County Magistrate Court, 1540 Ellis Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29118 ((803) 533-5879). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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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