Updated April 12, 2024
A South Carolina general warranty deed is used to convey the title of real property from a seller to a buyer in South Carolina. This type of deed comes with a guarantee that the seller has the legal right and authority to sell the property. The parties must have the document acknowledged and witnessed before it is deemed valid for recording. Once executed, the deed must be filed with the registry of deeds located within the property’s jurisdiction.
Laws – Title 27. Property and Conveyances
Signing Requirements – Must be signed with at least two (2) witnesses in the presence of a Notary Public. The Notary Public may serve as one (1) of the witnesses.[1]
Recording the Deed
Once signed, the deed must be recorded with the County Register of Deeds where the property is located.[2]
Statutory Form
The language that must be contained in the South Carolina general warranty deed is set out in Code 1976 § 27-7-10.