Welcome to the York County Clerk of Court Web Page
David Hamilton, Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court is an elected official who serves a four year term. The Clerk of Court serves both the Circuit Court and the Family Court and is responsible for docket management, receipt of fees, fines and costs, maintenance of all court records and submission of reports to a variety of state and federal agencies.
Circuit Court is divided into General Sessions (Criminal) and Common Pleas (Civil) cases. Some of the Clerk of Court duties for these courts include receipt of criminal warrants, jury management and staffing the courtrooms while court is in session.
The Clerk of Court is also responsible for Family Court and the collection and disbursement of court ordered child support and/or alimony payments, issuance of Rules to Show Cause, child support enforcement and filing of Orders of Protection.
The Clerk of Court for York County also serves as the Register of Deeds and is responsible for recording all property transactions and records as required by state law.
General Sessions (Criminal)
PO Box 649
1675 1G York Highway
York, SC 29745
803-628-3036
803-628-3133 (fax)
Common Pleas (Civil)
PO Box 649
2 S. Congress Street
York, SC 29745
803-684-8507
803-684-8575 (fax)
Family Court
PO Drawer 11746
Rock Hill, SC 29731
1070 Heckle Boulevard Suite 205
Rock Hill, SC 29732
803-909-7100
803-909-7140 (fax)
803-909-7340 (information line)
Register of Deeds
PO Box 649
2 S. Congress Street
York, SC 29745
803-684-8510
803-684-8560 (fax)
Contact Information
Probate Court - 803-684-8513 - Marriage License and Estate matters
Vital Records - 803-898-3432 or www.scdhec.net for South Carolina birth or death certificates
Magistrate Office - 803-628-3029 for traffic violations
Master-In-Equity - 803-628-3930
As your Clerk of Court, I am dedicated to providing exceptional service to the residents of York County. I have been proud and honored to serve York County for the past three terms and look forward to serving you in the future. If you need assistance, please contact the above offices or email clerk.court@yorkcountygov.com for general questions.
Thank you,
David Hamilton