Probate Court

Probate Court employees will not be available to assist customers with the probate forms on Fridays until further notice. All filings will be accepted.


Abstractors and researchers are welcome. Copies of marriage licenses may be ordered online at southcarolinaprobate.net.

Thank You!

Welcome to the Orangeburg County Probate Court

The Orangeburg County Probate Court strives to provide accurate, professional service in a compassionate, user-friendly environment.

From the Judge’s Desk

It is a pleasure serving as your probate judge. I am continuously striving to make your probate experience as convenient as possible. I am committed to keeping you informed and would be delighted to share probate information with you and your organization. Please explore our website. I encourage you to make suggestions on how we may serve Orangeburg County with excellence.

Probate Court Contact Information

One hour parking is available near the courthouse. Anyone parked for more than one hour is subject to be ticketed by the City. Additional parking is available behind Smiley’s Presto Shine and Muffler Center. The courthouse has two entrances for the public. One is designated for handicap access and parking. We also have elevators for access to offices and courtrooms on the second floor.

Offices

The following floors have these offices:

  • Basement: Solicitor’s Office, Sheriff’s Department-Civil Division
  • First floor: Probate Court, Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, Public Defender
  • Second floor: Family Court Courtroom, Grand Jury Room, Main courtroom for General Sessions and Common Pleas
  • Third Floor: Master-In-Equity

Hours

The Probate Court Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm excluding County holidays.


Virtual Opening Workshop Ticket

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Virtual Closing Workshop Ticket

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Family Settlement Agreement