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Served 123 LLC handles end-to-end subpoena domestication throughout South Carolina under the UIDDA — S.C. Code Ann. §§ 15-47-100 through 15-47-160 — filing with the Clerk of Court (Court of Common Pleas) in the county where discovery is sought, across all 46 South Carolina counties. South Carolina has a uniform statewide $50 filing fee — no variable county fees to calculate. Service follows SCRCP Rule 45 in the same manner as a summons and complaint. From Charleston and Columbia to Greenville, Spartanburg, and the automotive and port corridor.
Under SCRCP Rule 45(a)(4), before a document production subpoena is served on the subpoena recipient, a copy of the subpoena must be served on each party in the action at least 10 days before the time specified for compliance. This advance copy goes to the other parties — not to the subpoena target — giving them an opportunity to object. Served 123 LLC coordinates this party notification on every South Carolina document production order.
Unlike states where filing fees vary county by county (Pennsylvania ranges from $25 to $349.23), South Carolina uses a uniform $50 statewide filing fee for UIDDA subpoena domestication. This predictability simplifies budgeting and planning for out-of-state practitioners. Served 123 LLC advances the $50 filing fee on every South Carolina order across all 46 counties. The Clerk of Court (Court of Common Pleas) is mandated to promptly issue the South Carolina subpoena upon receipt — no court order, no judge signature, and no pro hac vice admission required.
South Carolina's SCRCP Rule 45 requires subpoena service to be made in the same manner as a summons and complaint under Rule 4(d) or (j) — generally by personal delivery. Service may be made by any person who is not a party and is at least 18 years of age. One important South Carolina distinction: witness attendance fees and mileage are tendered at the time of the witness's appearance, not at the time of service — a different approach from states like New Mexico and Oklahoma where fees must accompany service. For document production subpoenas, a copy of the subpoena must also be served on each party in the action at least 10 days before the time specified for compliance.
South Carolina adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act under Act No. 132, effective March 30, 2010, codified at S.C. Code Ann. §§ 15-47-100 through 15-47-160. Under § 15-47-120, a party to a foreign action submits the foreign subpoena to the Clerk of Court (Court of Common Pleas) in the county where discovery is sought. The clerk is mandated to promptly issue a South Carolina subpoena upon receipt. Filing does not constitute an appearance in South Carolina courts, and no pro hac vice admission is required for UIDDA issuance.
The South Carolina subpoena must incorporate the terms of the foreign subpoena and list the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record and unrepresented parties per § 15-47-120(B). South Carolina uses a uniform $50 statewide filing fee — no variable county schedules to research. The subpoena must be issued in the county where the non-party resides, is employed, or regularly transacts business in person.
Once issued, the subpoena is served per SCRCP Rule 45 in the same manner as a summons and complaint under Rule 4(d) or (j). For document production subpoenas, a copy must be served on each party in the action at least 10 days before the time specified for compliance — before the subpoena is served on the recipient. All motions to quash, enforce, or modify are filed in the South Carolina court in the county where discovery is to be conducted.
BMW (Spartanburg), Volvo Cars (Berkeley County), Mercedes-Benz Vans (North Charleston) — SC is one of the top automotive export states in the U.S.
One of the busiest container ports on the East Coast — generates significant shipping, logistics, and cargo dispute discovery demand statewide
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner final assembly facility in North Charleston; Lockheed Martin and dozens of aerospace suppliers across the Lowcountry
MUSC (Charleston), Prisma Health (Greenville/Columbia), AnMed Health, Bon Secours — major health systems generating medical records and deposition subpoena demand across all 46 counties
Greenville and Columbia financial services corridor — insurance, banking, and asset management companies generating corporate records subpoena demand
Served 123 LLC files and serves in all 46 South Carolina counties statewide — from the Upstate to the Lowcountry
From intake to affidavit — SC Clerk of Court filing, $50 fee advanced, 10-day party notice for document subpoenas, and SCRCP Rule 45 service across all 46 counties.
Use the order form at the top of this page or email info@served123.com. Include the originating state, the South Carolina county where the recipient is located, and your foreign subpoena PDF. Specify whether you need a deposition attendance subpoena or a document production subpoena — this determines whether the 10-day advance party copy requirement applies.
We prepare the South Carolina subpoena incorporating all terms of the foreign subpoena and listing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record and unrepresented parties per S.C. Code Ann. § 15-47-120(B). The SC subpoena must identify the county court issuing it and the originating out-of-state case caption and case number.
We file the foreign subpoena and the prepared SC subpoena with the Clerk of Court (Court of Common Pleas) in the correct South Carolina county and advance the $50 uniform filing fee. The clerk is mandated to promptly issue the South Carolina subpoena. Filing does not constitute an appearance in SC courts. No pro hac vice admission is required.
For document production subpoenas, we serve a copy of the issued subpoena on each party in the underlying action per SCRCP Rule 45(a)(4) — at least 10 days before the date specified for compliance. This notice goes to the parties (not the subpoena target), giving them an opportunity to object. The subpoena cannot be served on the recipient until this advance copy has been made and the 10-day period has run.
We coordinate service of the issued SC subpoena per SCRCP Rule 45 — in the same manner as a summons and complaint under Rule 4(d) or (j), by personal delivery, by any person who is not a party and is at least 18 years of age. For attendance subpoenas, witness fees and mileage are tendered at the time of the witness's appearance (not at service). Served 123 LLC covers all 46 South Carolina counties — from Charleston and Columbia to Greenville, Spartanburg, and the Lowcountry.
You receive a signed affidavit of service confirming full compliance with South Carolina's UIDDA and SCRCP Rule 45 service requirements — including confirmation of 10-day advance party copy where applicable — ready for immediate filing in your originating state court.
S.C. Code Ann. §§ 15-47-100–160 and SCRCP Rule 45 — governing every South Carolina subpoena domestication.
| Authority | Subject | Key Provision |
|---|---|---|
| § 15-47-100 | Definitions | "Foreign jurisdiction" — state other than SC; "foreign subpoena" — subpoena issued by court of record of a foreign jurisdiction; "subpoena" — attendance, document production, premises inspection |
| § 15-47-120(A) | Issuance — Submission | Submit foreign subpoena to Clerk of Court (Common Pleas) in county of discovery; filing ≠ appearance; no pro hac vice required; no court order needed; civil cases only |
| § 15-47-120(B) | Clerk's Mandatory Duty | Clerk "promptly shall issue" SC subpoena; must incorporate terms of foreign subpoena + counsel/party contacts; $50 uniform statewide filing fee |
| § 15-47-130 | Service | Service per applicable SC rules of court — SCRCP Rule 45 governs; service in same manner as summons under Rule 4(d)/(j) |
| § 15-47-140 | Deposition & Production | Time, place, and manner of deposition, production, or inspection must comply with SC Rules of Civil Procedure relating to discovery |
| § 15-47-150 | Motions | Applications to quash/enforce/modify → court in county of discovery; must comply with SC rules and statutes |
| SCRCP Rule 45(a)(4) | 10-Day Party Notice | Document production subpoenas — copy served on each party at least 10 days before compliance date, before serving subpoena recipient |
| SCRCP Rule 45(b)(1) | Service Method | Any non-party 18+; same manner as summons (Rule 4(d)/(j)) — personal delivery; witness fees tendered at time of appearance, not at service |
*$50 filing fee is uniform statewide per SC administrative rule. South Carolina UIDDA applies to civil cases only. All 46 SC counties covered.
End-to-end South Carolina UIDDA handling across all 46 counties — SC subpoena preparation, Clerk of Court filing with $50 fee advanced, 10-day party notice coordination, and SCRCP Rule 45 service statewide.
South Carolina subpoena incorporating all terms of the foreign subpoena and counsel/party contact information — compliant with § 15-47-120(B) and SCRCP Rule 45 form requirements.
We file with the Clerk of Court (Common Pleas) in the correct SC county and advance the $50 uniform statewide fee. Clerk mandated to promptly issue — no court order, no judge signature, no pro hac vice required.
For document production subpoenas, we serve a copy on each party in the action at least 10 days before the compliance date — per SCRCP Rule 45(a)(4) — before serving the subpoena recipient.
Personal delivery statewide — all 46 SC counties. Service in the same manner as a summons under Rule 4(d)/(j), by any non-party 18 or older. From Charleston and Myrtle Beach to Greenville, Spartanburg, and Columbia.
For attendance subpoenas, South Carolina requires witness fees and mileage to be tendered at the time of the witness's appearance — not at service. Served 123 LLC coordinates this distinction and ensures your order is fully compliant.
Signed affidavit of service confirming full UIDDA and SCRCP Rule 45 compliance — including 10-day party notice confirmation where applicable — ready for filing in your originating state court.
All major subpoena types under South Carolina's UIDDA and SCRCP Rule 45 — across all 46 counties including Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and the automotive and port corridor.
Commands personal testimony at deposition. Served in same manner as summons under Rule 4(d)/(j). No 10-day party advance copy required. Witness fees and mileage tendered at time of appearance. Clerk of Court issues per UIDDA — $50 fee, all 46 counties.
Compels production of documents, records, or ESI. Advance copy to all parties required at least 10 days before compliance date per Rule 45(a)(4). Served on recipient after party advance copy period. Filed in county where records are held.
South Carolina is one of the largest automotive export states — BMW (Spartanburg County), Volvo (Berkeley County), and Mercedes-Benz Vans (Charleston County) are major subpoena targets for product liability, supply chain disputes, and employment litigation involving SC manufacturing operations.
MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston), Prisma Health (Greenville/Columbia), AnMed, Bon Secours, and dozens of regional health systems across all 46 counties generate medical records and treating physician deposition subpoena demand from out-of-state practitioners.
From Charleston and the Port to Greenville's automotive corridor, Columbia's government agencies, and Myrtle Beach's hospitality industry — Served 123 LLC handles subpoena domestication across all 46 South Carolina counties with 10-day party notice coordination and SCRCP Rule 45 service on every order.
Out-of-state attorneys requiring discovery from SC witnesses, automotive companies, port operators, healthcare providers, and financial institutions — $50 fee advanced, 10-day party notice managed on every document production order.
Counsel handling product liability, warranty disputes, and supply chain litigation targeting BMW, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and their extensive SC supplier networks in Spartanburg, Berkeley, and Charleston counties.
Attorneys handling shipping, cargo damage, admiralty, and freight contract disputes involving the Port of Charleston and South Carolina's logistics companies — one of the most active maritime discovery jurisdictions on the East Coast.
Counsel targeting Boeing's 787 final assembly facility in North Charleston and its extensive SC aerospace supplier network — employment, product liability, and government contract matters generate interstate subpoena demand statewide.
Claims teams needing SC deposition testimony, medical records, and accident subpoenas across all 46 counties — with 10-day party notice management and SCRCP Rule 45 service built into every document production order.
Legal support firms outsourcing SC UIDDA domestication — we handle SC subpoena preparation, Clerk of Court filing with $50 fee advanced, 10-day party notice coordination, and SCRCP Rule 45 service across all 46 counties.
The most common questions about domesticating subpoenas in South Carolina — including the $50 uniform fee, 10-day party notice rule, witness fee timing, and criminal case limitations.
