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Spartanburg County Clerk-Court

Spartanburg County

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180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
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180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
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(864) 596-2591
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Hours:
at 2:30pm
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About visiting the probate court

About the probate clerk of court in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

A probate clerk, or probate clerk of court, is an official of the courthouse who is professionally trained to serve the public on matters related to the probate and estate settlement process.

While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of South Carolina.

While the interpretation of ‘advice’ is subjective and may vary by jurisdiction or probate court, keep this in mind when dealing with probate clerks and staff of the Spartanburg County Clerk-Court to help avoid unwarranted frustration from any appointed official who is balancing their legal or elected responsibilities alongside their efforts to be as helpful as possible throughout the probate and estate settlement process.

In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Spartanburg County, South Carolina, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.
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About probate judges in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

A probate judge is the official of the courthouse who resides in formal probate case hearings and is responsible for interpreting and applying the law during situations requiring a ruling.

While a probate judge in South Carolina may reside over routine probate processes like appointment of a personal representative, they will nearly always be present in situations involving will contests, beneficiary disputes, creditor claims or other arguments prompting litigation during the probate or estate settlement process.

In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.
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Helpful resources for probate in South Carolina

Probate can be notoriously confusing. Small estate affidavits, formal vs. simple administration, executors & executrixes— there’s more than enough jargon to make your head spin.

We get it, and that’s why we've pulled together a comprehensive probate guide for South Carolina that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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Call ahead before visiting the Spartanburg County Clerk-Court

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Spartanburg County Clerk-Court is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Spartanburg County Clerk-Court is: (864) 596-2591

The hours of operation listed for the Spartanburg County Clerk-Court are:

Monday:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Reviews of the Spartanburg County Clerk-Court

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5 months ago

Would give them negative stars if that was possible. The level of incompetence at performing the basic functions of their job is astounding. We are foster parents and were scheduled to have a court hearing date at 2pm to try to reunite the child with their birth family. We don’t actually get into the court room until 445, the hold up for looking for an interpreter. We are left in the dark with no updates. Once we get into the court room, it’s realized that the birth mother (who was present) was never appointed a court ordered attorney. How after a few months of foster care and another 3 hours of delayed court time this was not noticed sooner is astounding. So now the hearing is delayed another 6 weeks. Aside from wasting an entire afternoon for us and the kids family during normal work hours, these are KIDS lives and well-being we are talking about here, and we were treated with such assembly line-like matter of factness. Someone needs to be held accountable.

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a year ago

We called the morning of going to get our marriage license. Was told we can come in today. Drove 2 hours out started filling out the application for a woman to walk in and tell us we couldn't do our application today. We would have to mail it. Why couldn't we finish out application? Absolutely stupid. Thanks got wasting a whole day for us. Bad impression of Spartanburg. You guys really suck!!!!!

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a year ago

I have been dealing with Spartanburg County Courthouse since 2017. They have served Jeremy Douglas Johnson three other times for child support. Of course he is a no show. They slide you a cut piece a paper through a glass window and say to call on Wednesday. You call and it takes weeks before they decide to bring you back in. Another day missed from work. So as of 06/10/2019 Jeremy Johnson is behind $7920.95. Because they allow it to happen. While waiting to see a judge my name is called the lady tells me there is nothing that can be done. My two children that need that money aren't going to see a dime. Has the nerve to put the blame on the attorneys but not themselves whom has served him three other times. I have called weekly. The judge signed off on not getting a bench Warrent on May 0, 2019. So Spartanburg County Court house house fir the Clerk of Court is a joke. You will receive no hel for your children. They don't care.

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3 years ago

After dealing with these people for over 15 years I'm glad my dealing with them is almost over !! They treat non custodial parents like they're automatically deadbeat parents ! They are so nasty and rude when they have to do their jobs. A very few are polite but it's rare. They let some people walk and skip the state knowing they owe thousands but if the local parents get just a few hundred dollars behind they issue court papers and bench warrants. I'm done putting my daughter's father through this outdated system. I'd give -5 on ratings if I could. Sptg county is just crime central and money hungry !!

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2 years ago

Fast service - nice people.

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