South Carolina · Union County

Small Claims Court in Union County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in Union County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Union County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Union
Union County Clerk of Court
210 W Main St, Union, SC, 29379

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Union County are handled at Union County Clerk of Court in Union. Union County covers 6 ZIP codes, including the Buffalo, Carlisle and Jonesville areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Union County

Small claims in Union County

Small claims cases in Union County, South Carolina, are handled through the South Carolina Magistrates Court, which hears civil claims up to $7,500. Filings and case records are managed by the Union County Clerk of Court, located at 210 W Main St in the town of Union, 29379. The office can be reached at (864) 429-1630, and it is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the office closed on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so paperwork is handled in person at the courthouse. The county has a population of 26,678 and covers the towns of Buffalo, Carlisle, Jonesville, Lockhart, and Union, along with ZIP codes including 29031, 29321, 29353, 29364, 29379, and 29395. Union County lies near Cherokee County, Laurens County, and Spartanburg County. More information is posted at http://www.countyofunion.org/site/cpage.asp?cpage_id=180008515&sec_id=180003405.

Where Union County hears these cases

Union County Clerk of Court

210 W Main St, Union, SC 29379
Hours
Monday to Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Union County at a glance

Population26,678
Court sits inUnion
Court systemSouth Carolina Magistrates Court
Claim limit$7,500
ZIP codes in county6
Towns and cities5
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Union County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Buffalo, Carlisle, Jonesville, Lockhart, Union.

ZIP codes:

290312932129353293642937929395

Union County in context

Union County is the 35th most populous of South Carolina's 46 counties, with about 26,678 residents. Union County Clerk of Court, in Union, is about 12 miles from the Cherokee County courthouse in Gaffney and 13 miles from the Laurens County courthouse in Laurens.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Union County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Union County

$7,500
Maximum claim
$7,500 maximum
$40–$80
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by South Carolina

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Union County

Filing fee
$40–$80
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Union County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $7,500.
What does it cost to file?+
$40–$80.
Where do you file?+
At Union County Clerk of Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Union County Clerk of Court, 210 W Main St, Union, SC 29379. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (864) 429-1630.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Buffalo, Carlisle, Jonesville, Lockhart, Union.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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