Local Coverage
Colleton County, South Carolina is served by the courthouse in Walterboro. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Colleton County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets South Carolina's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Colleton County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Colleton County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, South Carolina's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Colleton County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Colleton County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Circuit/Family Court
101 Klein Street, Walterboro, SC 29488
(803) 734-1800
M-F: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Colleton County are handled at the courthouse in Walterboro — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Colleton County, South Carolina.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting South Carolina's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Colleton County, South Carolina.