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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.
Clerk of Court Contact Information:
General Sessions (Criminal) - PO Box 649 - 1675 1G York Highway York, SC 29745
Main Line - 803-628-3036 Fax Number - 803-628-3133
Common Pleas (Civil) - PO Box 649 - 300 West Liberty Street, York, SC 29745
Main Line - 803-684-8507 Fax Number - 803-684-8575
NOTICE: Due to upcoming renovations to the York County Courthouse located at 2 S. Congress Street, all Common Pleas files dated 2000 and older are being stored off premises. These files will be accessible on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week in our Common Pleas Office. Please notify Common Pleas staff of the files that you need by 5:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in order for them to be available for your review on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thank you for your cooperation during this transition.
Family Court - PO Drawer 11746 Rock Hill, SC 29731 - 1070 Heckle Boulevard Suite 205 Rock Hill, SC 29732
Main Line - 803-909-7100 Fax Number - 803-909-7140 Information Line - 803-909-7340
Register of Deeds - PO Box 649 - 2 S. Congress Street York, SC 29745
Main Line - 803-684-8510 Fax Number - 803-684-8560
Additional Contact Information:
Probate Court - 803-684-8513 - Marriage License and Estate matters
Vital Records - www.scdhec.gov/vr or 803-898-3432 for SC birth or death certificates
Magistrate Office - 803-628-3029 - for traffic violations
National Passport Information - 877-487-2778 or www.travel.state.gov
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 fourteen years 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