The following shall be the schedule of fees to be charged for recording and filing papers and documents and for services rendered by officers of the county:
(1) Clerk of court:
Adoption | $10 |
Annulment | 10 |
Attachment | 10 |
Change of name | 10 |
Divorce | 10 |
Fireworks license | 1 |
Foreclosure | 10 |
Limited partnership | 10 |
Lis pendens | 2 |
Master | 10 |
Notary | 2 |
Notary certificate | 1 |
Partition | 10 |
Pistol license | 25 |
Professional license | 2 |
Regular business | 1 |
Relief, recorded | 10 |
Relief, not recorded | 10 |
Tax lien | 1.50 |
Transfer and assignment | 2 |
True copy | 1 |
(2) Family court:
Collection of nonsupport | 3% of collections |
Hearings | $10 |
(3) Fees regulated by Uniform Commercial Code:
On Form Approved by Secretary of State | Other |
On Form Approved by Secretary of State | Other | |
Financing statement (including indication of an assignment on the face thereof) | $2 | $3 |
Continuation statement | $2 | $3 |
Release of collateral statement | $.50 | $.50 |
Assignment statement (separate from financing statement) | $1 | $2 |
Amendment statement | $2 | $3 |
Termination statement (including sending or delivering the financing statement) | $1 | $2 |
Assignment accompanied by a termination statement | ||
(including fee for termination statement) | $2 | $3 |
Filing officer certificate of filing information | $1, plus $.50 for each statement shown therein | |
Copy of filed financing statements or statement of assignment requested | $.50 per page for each statement supplied, plus $1 for certifying such copy | |
In addition to the above, a charge of $1 per page will be made for each additional page over 3, attached to any of the above. | ||
(4) Health department:
Certification of vital statistics (set by state) | $2 |
(5) Magistrates:
Attachment paper | $9 |
Claim and delivery papers | |
Up to $100 | $6.50 |
Over $100 | $9 |
Distress warrant for rent | $5 |
Eviction paper | $10 |
Notice to show cause | $5.50 |
Processing dishonored checks through check clearinghouse | $15 to $35, in the discretion of the magistrate; also, a user fee of 10% of the amount collected shall be charged to the complainant |
Summons for debt | |
Up to $100 | $6.50 |
Over $100 | $9 |
(6) Probate court:
Additional appraisal | $1 |
Additional bonds | $1 |
*Appointment of administration | $4 |
Appointment of appraisers in another county | $2 |
Appointment of guardian | $5 |
Plus, for each additional minor | $1 |
Certificate of appointment | $.25 |
Certifying copies | $.50 |
Copies of miscellaneous documents per page | $.25 |
And, for certification | $.50 |
Dedimus to qualify witness to will | $2.50 |
Exemplifying copies | $2.50 |
Filing first return | $3 |
Filing petition (for order) | $3 |
*Final settlement | $4 |
Final settlement fee | $10.50 |
Hearing | $5 |
Marriage certificate | $1 |
Marriage license | $15 |
Notice calling creditors | Fee set by legal ad department of local papers |
Notice for final settlement | Fee set by legal ad department of local papers |
Notice for sale of personal property | $5 |
Orders (recording fee), per page | $1 |
Petition and appointment of administration | $15 |
Petition for letters of administrators | Fee set by legal ad department of local papers |
Probating will | $15 |
Returns, other than first return, per page | $1 |
Testimony, per page | $.85 |
*Appointment for purpose of suit | |
(7) Register of deeds:
Bonds | $1 |
Certifying copies | $1 |
Consignment statement | $1.50 |
Copies of U.C.C. statements, per page | $.50 |
Plus, per additional page over 3 | $1 |
Deed | $2 |
Plus, per additional page | $0.50 |
Factor’s lien | $1 |
Photostat of plat, per page | $1.25 |
Plat | 1-5 |
Power of attorney recording fee | $2 |
Plus, per additional page | $.50 |
Real estate mortgage | $2 |
Plus, per additional page | $.50 |
Satisfaction | $1 |
Separate release | $1 |
Will index | $.50 |
(8) Sheriff
a. Service of:
Attachment | $25 |
Claim and delivery | $30 |
Mechanic’s lien | $10 |
Subpoena | $10 |
Summons and complaint or petition (includes rule to show cause) | $15 |
b. Executions:
Execution letter | $5 |
Of judgments up to $5,000 | $15 |
Plus 1/2% of amount collected of judgments up to $10,000 | $20 |
Plus 3/4% of amount collected of judgments over $10,000 | $30, plus 1% of amount collected |
Distress warrant | $10 |
Summons for arbitration | $5 |
(9) Tax collector:
Delinquent tax fee | 7%, plus $2 |
(10) Codes department:
Building permits fee | See Appendix B, Recommended Schedule of Permit Fees, Standard Building Code, 1991 Edition | |
Plumbing permit fees | The following fee schedule is hereby adopted in connection with the issuance of plumbing permits in the county: | |
Minimum fee for issuing permit | $15 | |
The following additional fees are hereby imposed: | ||
a. For each plumbing fixture, floor drain or trap (including water and drainage piping | 2.50 | |
b. For each house sewer | $5 | |
c. For each house sewer having to be replaced or repaired | $5 | |
d. For each cesspool | $5 | |
e. For each septic tank and seepage pit or drainfield | $12.50 | |
f. For each water heater and/or vent | $2.50 | |
g. For installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment | $5 | |
h. For repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping | $5 | |
i. For vacuum breakers or backflow protective devices installed subsequent to the installation of the piping of equipment served: | ||
One to 5 | $2.50 | |
Over 5, each | $1.50 | |
j. For each lineal foot of commercial/industrial and apartment sewer mains/storm drains | $.20 | |
Electrical permit fees | The following fee schedule is hereby adopted in connection with the issuance of electrical permits in the county: | |
Minimum fee for issuing permit | $15 | |
Residential | Commercial | |
Amp main service, per amp | $.10 | $.15 |
Branch circuits, per pole | $1 | $1.50 |
a. Minimum 100 amps, per amp | $.15 | |
b. Branch circuits, per pole | $1.50 | |
Minimum standards housing inspection fee (when required by lenders as a prerequisite to a housing sale) | $10 | |
Reinspection fee (for reinspection) | $20 | |
(11) County engineer:
a. Landfill user fees, per cubic yard:
1. Compacted: $1.25
2. Loose: $1
3. Five dollars per cubic yard for all waste requiring special handling and disposal techniques. Waste included in this category shall include, but not be limited to, precompressed and high density materials which exceed 800 pounds per cubic yard such as sludges, dust, bailed goods, plastic rolls, mulch, textile waste, stumps and other special commercial or industrial wastes requiring approval for disposal from the department of health and environmental control.
4. One hundred fifty dollars per ton, or $18.40 per cubic yard for tires. This disposal or tipping fee shall apply to all waste tires, heavy equipment tires, and oversized tires that have a greater diameter than the largest tire with a department of transportation number. This disposal or tipping fee shall also apply to all waste tires generated outside of South Carolina. Greenville County hereby requires fleets to provide documentation for proof of purchase on in-state tires. This disposal or tipping fee shall further apply to all tires presented for disposal for which documentation for proof of purchase on in-state tires is not provided. This disposal or tipping fee shall further apply to all waste tires manufactured in the State of South Carolina for which no state tire disposal fee has been paid. There shall not be any disposal or tipping fee on waste tires generated within Greenville County. Documentation for proof of purchase on tires generated within Greenville County shall be required.
5. Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for anyone to deposit a waste load at a Greenville County Solid Waste Facility without first separating the following controlled materials:
Controlled Materials | Effective Dates
|
Waste tires | 11-1-1992 |
Used oil | 11-1-1991 |
Lead acid batteries | 5-1-1992 |
Yard trash | 8-1-1992 |
White goods | 5-1-1994 |
On or after the above effective dates, anyone depositing a waste load at a Greenville County Solid Waste Facility without first separating those controlled materials listed above shall be assessed an additional fee of $150 per ton, or $37.50 per cubic yard. In addition to any additional fees imposed and any normal disposal fees associated with the waste load pursuant to section 7-1(11)a.1., 2., 3., and 4. of the Greenville County Code, all violators will be required to separate the controlled materials listed above from the waste load deposited at a Greenville County Solid Waste Facility. Anyone who refuses to separate these controlled materials from the waste load deposited at a Greenville County Solid Waste Facility shall, in addition to any additional fees imposed and any normal disposal fees associated with the waste load pursuant to section 7-1(11)a.1., 2., 3., and 4. of the Greenville County Code, be responsible for all expenses incurred in removing such controlled materials from the waste load and disposing of such controlled materials in a proper manner.
b. For the inspection of road grade (including drainage), subgrade, and road base:
1. For the first inspection: No charge;
2. For each intermediate inspection: $25
3. For the final inspection: No charge
c. For inspection of road paving:
1. For scheduled inspections during paving: No charge
2. If the county was not notified of paving during construction, there will be a charge of $50 plus the cost of all necessary tests
d. For final road inspections:
1. For the initial inspection | No charge |
2. For each intermediate inspection | $25 |
3. For acceptance inspection | No charge |
(12) Department of community services:
a. Fingerprinting, per person | $10 |
b. Identification photograph, each | $12 |
c. Crime scene photographs/proof sheets, each | $10 |
d. Traffic accident photographs/proof sheets, each | $10 |
e. Records check, per record | $5 |
f. Copy of basic incident report, each | $6 |
g. Computer generated information (up to 10 pages) | $10 |
Per page after 10 pages | $.50 |
h. EMS patient chart form (requires subpoena and/or patient authorization) | $6 |
i. Jail time requests, per individual request | $6 |
j. Records subpoenaed by defense attorneys, per individual request | $6 |
k. Records subpoenaed by civil court, per individual request | $6 |
l. Court appearances, per diem plus mileage | $25 |
m. Additional fee for customers requesting documents by facsimile for long distance calls | $1 |
The above stated fees shall be charged for services rendered to all persons, organizations and agencies except for those services rendered in connection with criminal justice activities performed by law enforcement personnel of the City of Greenville or the county, and for county employees’ identification badges. Victims described under S.C. Title 16, Chapter 3, Article 15 (as amended), will not be charged for the basic incident report.
(13) Election commission:
Alphabetical listing of streets, roads and highways by precinct numbers, to be paid in advance and transmitted to county treasurer | $50 |
(14) Marriage by county official or employee:
Any marriage ceremony per formed during normal business hours and/or on county property by any employee or official of the county or any employee of an elected official of the county | $20 |
(1976 Code, § 7-1) (Ord. 87, §§ 1, 3; Ord. 413, § 1; Ord. 447, § 1; Ord. 461, § 1; Ord. 486, § 1; Ord. 497, § 1; Ord. 624, § 1; Ord. 816, § 1, passed 7-22-1980; Ord. 861, § 1, passed 12-2-1980; Ord. 962, § 1, passed 2-2-1982; Ord. 1140, § 1, passed 6-21-1983; Ord. 1158, § 1, passed 8-23-1983; Ord. 1215, § 1, passed 1-24-1984; Ord. 1586, § 1, passed 10-7-1986; Ord. 1760, § 1, passed 11-3-1987; Ord. 1771, § 1, passed 12-1-1987; Ord. 1806, § 1, passed 3-1-1988; Ord. 1819, § 1, passed 4-5-1988; Ord. 1863, §§ 1, 2, passed 6-28-1988; Ord. 1895, § 1, passed 10-18-1988; Ord. 2053, § 1, passed 11-7-1989; Ord. 2176, § 1, passed 10-2-1990; Ord. 2306, §§ 1-3, passed 10-15-1991; Ord. 2438, § 2, passed 3-2-1993; Ord. 2475, § 1, passed 6-29-1993; Ord. 2885, § 1, passed 9-17-1996; Ord. 3011, § 2, passed 9-2-1997)
Cross-reference:
Permit fee for escort business, see § 2.5-26
Redemption fee for impounded dogs, see § 4-15
Ambulance service fees, see § 6-36
Fee for drainage easement abandonment, see § 8-1
Fees for use of landfill, see § 9-40
False alarm fees, see Ch. 2, Art. IV
Memorial auditorium ticket fee, see § 12-1
Street/traffic sign replacement fee, see § 15-1
Fees for construction of rights-of-way, etc. see § 18-27
Fee for vacation of right-of-way, see § 18-45
Editor’s note:
Regarding processing dishonored checks, provisions regarding check clearinghouses modified by judicial decision.