Charleston County Probate Court Case Search & Records 2026

Official Charleston County probate guide

Search Charleston County Probate Court South Carolina Records, Estates, Wills & Guardianship Filings

Use official Charleston County, South Carolina Probate Court resources to search estate and will records, access guardianship and conservatorship information, find marriage license records, confirm Estate Division contact details, and avoid wrong private record websites.

🏛️ Probate Court in Charleston 📍 84 Broad Street, 3rd Floor 📂 Probate and marriage searches Updated 2026
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Find the Right Charleston County Probate Court Path

Choose what you need below. Charleston County Probate Court users usually need estate records, will records, guardian or conservator information, marriage license records, certified copies, estate forms, or official court contact details.

📂 Search probate estate, will, or guardianship records

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Use this for: estate and will records, guardian and conservator records, marriage license records, and basic public probate record searches.

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Best official path: start with Charleston County Probate Court’s official search page and the South Carolina Probate Search portal.

Important: online record information may not replace certified copies, letters, fiduciary documents, or court-issued records.

⚠️ Official first: Use Charleston County Probate Court and South Carolina court resources before relying on private probate-record websites.
At a glance

Charleston County Probate Court South Carolina Quick Facts

Charleston County Probate Court handles estates of deceased persons, marriage licenses, guardianships and conservatorships of incapacitated persons, minor and wrongful-death settlements, and involuntary commitments. The Estate Division is located at the Historic Courthouse, 84 Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Charleston, South Carolina 29401, with phone (843) 958-5030 and fax (843) 958-5044.

🏛️CourtProbate CourtCharleston County, SC
👨‍⚖️JudgeIrvin G. CondonProbate Judge
📍Estate DivisionCharleston84 Broad St., 3rd Floor
☎️Phone(843) 958-5030Estate Division
⚠️VerifyBefore filingRules may change
Important: Probate procedures, forms, fees, public-record access, copy rules, marriage-license procedures, guardianship requirements, and office procedures can change. Always verify current details directly with Charleston County Probate Court before filing documents, paying fees, or requesting certified copies.
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What This Charleston County Probate Court South Carolina Guide Covers

Official court basics

Official Charleston County Probate Court Path

For Charleston County, South Carolina probate search intent, start with the official Charleston County Probate Court website. The Probate Court includes Estate, Commitment, and Marriage Divisions, and it assists with probating estates, estate and trust disputes, involuntary commitments, marriage licenses, guardianships, conservatorships, and minor or wrongful-death settlements.

Do not confuse Charleston County Probate Court with private background-check websites, South Carolina Circuit Court records, city court pages, Charleston County property records, or probate courts in Charleston, West Virginia. For estates, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, marriage licenses, and related probate matters, use the official Probate Court path first.

Probate Court

Use this for official court functions, divisions, probate services, marriage licensing, guardianship, conservatorship, and settlement approval information.

Estate Division

Use this for estate filing, will probate, appointment of personal representative, creditor claims, estate administration, and estate document questions.

Record search

Use the Probate Court search page or South Carolina Probate Search portal for estate, will, guardianship, conservatorship, and marriage record searches.

Court forms

Use South Carolina Judicial Branch Probate Court forms and Charleston County Probate Court guidance before filing.

Record search

How to Search Charleston County Probate Court Records Online

Charleston County provides a Probate Court search page with links to search estate and will records, guardian and conservator records, and marriage license records. South Carolina Probate Search also provides Charleston probate and marriage search portals for case information.

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Start with the official Probate Court search page

Open Charleston County’s official Probate Court records page and choose the correct record category, such as estate/will, guardianship/conservatorship, or marriage license.

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Use accurate search details

Search by decedent name, estate name, case number, filing year, personal representative, guardian, conservator, ward, marriage parties, or attorney name when available.

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Confirm the record type

Probate records can include estates, wills, appointments, letters, guardianship files, conservatorship files, marriage licenses, claims, inventories, accountings, and court orders.

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Request official copies if needed

If the record is needed for a bank, title company, estate transfer, real estate matter, insurance claim, court filing, or government agency, ask whether a certified copy or letters are required.

Estates and wills

Estate, Will and Administration Filings in Charleston County Probate Court

The Charleston County Probate Court Estate Division handles probate estate matters and provides guidance for probating estates. Estate filings can involve opening an estate, admitting a will, appointing a personal representative, creditor claims, inventories, accountings, settlements, disputes, and related orders.

Probate a will

Use this path when a will must be presented to the court and a personal representative may need authority to act for the estate.

Estate administration

Use this path when an estate must be opened to manage assets, debts, creditor claims, notices, transfers, and distributions.

Personal representative

Executors or administrators may need court-issued authority, certified documents, and ongoing compliance with court requirements.

Claims and disputes

Estate files may involve creditor claims, disputes in estates and trusts, inventories, accountings, settlements, and court orders.

Filing tip: South Carolina probate filings can require exact forms, filing fees, notices, signatures, original documents, and court review. Confirm the correct procedure with Charleston County Probate Court before mailing or filing documents.
Guardianship and conservatorship

Charleston County Guardianship and Conservatorship Information

Charleston County Probate Court has jurisdiction over guardianships and conservatorships of incapacitated persons. These matters can involve care decisions, property management, protected-person rights, fiduciary duties, court supervision, accountings, and ongoing reporting.

Guardianship

A guardianship may involve authority over personal care, residence, medical decisions, and daily-life decisions for an incapacitated person.

Conservatorship

A conservatorship may involve authority over money, property, assets, accountings, and financial responsibilities.

Minor settlements

The Probate Court also has jurisdiction over certain settlements for minors and wrongful deaths.

Sensitive records

Guardianship, conservatorship, commitment, minor, and protected-person information may have access limits or special court procedures.

Forms and filing

Charleston County Probate Forms and South Carolina Probate Court Forms

The South Carolina Judicial Branch provides Probate Court forms for estate, guardianship, conservatorship, trust, settlement, and related filings. Charleston County users should use statewide probate forms together with local Charleston County Probate Court instructions and division-specific guidance.

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Probate Court Website

Use this page for Charleston County Probate Court functions, divisions, contact routes, and official court information.

Open Probate Court
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Estate Division

Use this page for probate estate guidance, Estate Division contact details, and estate-related information.

Open Estate Division
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SC Probate Forms

Use South Carolina Judicial Branch Probate Court forms for estates, guardianship, conservatorship, and related filings.

Open SC Probate Forms
Copies and records

Certified Copies, Probate Documents and Public Record Requests

Online searches can help locate Charleston County probate information, but official use often requires a certified copy or court-issued document. If records are needed for banks, real estate transfers, title work, insurance claims, estate settlement, guardianship proof, or legal proceedings, confirm the exact document and certification level with the Probate Court.

Certified letters

Ask whether you need certified letters, appointment documents, personal representative authority, guardianship papers, conservatorship papers, or another court-certified document.

Marriage licenses

The Probate Court has marriage license records, but older records and certified copies may require the correct search path or direct court request.

Online record

An online search result may show useful information, but it may not replace certified documents for official transactions.

Copy fees

Copy and certification costs may apply. Verify current fees, payment methods, and delivery options before ordering.

Map and location

Charleston County Probate Court South Carolina Map and Location

The Estate Division contact page lists the Historic Courthouse at 84 Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Charleston, South Carolina 29401. The Estate Division phone number is (843) 958-5030 and fax number is (843) 958-5044. Confirm current office procedures before visiting or mailing documents.

Most searched questions

Charleston County Probate Court South Carolina FAQs

Where is Charleston County Probate Court located?

The Estate Division is listed at the Historic Courthouse, 84 Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Charleston, South Carolina 29401.

What is the Charleston County Probate Court Estate Division phone number?

The Estate Division contact page lists phone (843) 958-5030 and fax (843) 958-5044.

Who is the Charleston County Probate Judge?

The South Carolina Judicial Branch lists the Hon. Irvin G. Condon as Charleston County Probate Judge.

How do I search Charleston County probate records?

Start with Charleston County’s Probate Court search page. It provides links for estate/will records, guardian and conservator records, and marriage license records.

What does Charleston County Probate Court handle?

The court handles marriage licenses, estates of deceased persons, guardianships and conservatorships of incapacitated persons, minor and wrongful-death settlements, and involuntary commitments.

Where can I find South Carolina probate forms?

Use the South Carolina Judicial Branch Probate Court forms page and confirm any local Charleston County Probate Court instructions before filing.

Disclaimer: This guide is for public information only and is not legal advice. Always verify current filing rules, fees, forms, public-record access, copy requirements, filing hours, and office procedures directly with Charleston County Probate Court.