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Goose Creek Magistrate Court
303-B N Goose Creek Blvd
Goose Creek, SC 29445 https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drup
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 843-553-7080
F: 843-553-7074
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinance
The former Summerville Magistrate Court merged with this court. Note there is also a Summerville Magistrate Court in Dorchester county. Small Claims phone number- 843-553-6099.
St Stephen Magistrate Court
113 Ravenel Dr
St Stephen, SC 29479 https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drup
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 843-567-7400
F: 843-567-3102
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinance
Online records (https://www.sccourts.org/caseSearch/) may be missing cases or sentence details.
Central Summary Court
223 N Live Oak Dr
Moncks Corner, SC 29461 https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drup
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 843-719-4050
F: 843-719-4534
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinance
Formerly Moncks Corner Magistrate Court. Online records (www.sccourts.org/caseSearch/) may be missing cases or sentence details.
Moncks Corner Magistrate Court
303 B N Goose Creek Blvd
Moncks Corner, SC 29445 https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drup
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 843-553-6099
F: 843-553-7074
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Traffic, Ordinance
Small Claims North
223 N Live Oak Dr
Moncks Corner, SC 29461 https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drup
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 843-719-4264
F: 843-719-4528
Jurisdiction: Small Claims
The former Summerville Magistrate Court merged with this court. Note there is also a Summerville Magistrate Court in Dorchester county. Small Claims phone number- 843-553-6099.
Small Claims South
303-B N Goose Creek Blvd
Goose Creek, SC 29445 https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drup
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 843-553-6099
F: 843-553-7074
Jurisdiction: Small Claims
Probate Court
300-B California Ave
Moncks Corner, SC 29461 https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drup
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 843-719-4519
F: 843-719-4527
Jurisdiction: Probate, Marriage, Guardianship, Conservatorship
This court also holds marriage license and guardian/conservator records.
Circuit Court
PO Box 219
Moncks Corner, SC 29461 https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drup
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 843-719-4400
F: 843-719-4511
Couriers: 300-B California Ave
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, sealed or expunged records released

Berkeley County, SC Vital Records

Contact the Berkeley County Office of the Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Berkeley County
Register of Deeds
1003 Hwy 52
Moncks Corner, SC 29461 https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drup
9AM-5PM EST
Phone: 843-719-4084
Fax: 843-719-4851
Recorded Documents

Berkeley County Vital Certificates

Berkeley County Vital Certificates

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Berkeley County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,097.72 sq mi
Population (2009): 173,498
  • Females: 50.2%
  • White: 69%
  • Black/African American: 26.5%
  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 65.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): 30,950
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14%
High School Graduates (2000): 80.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.75
Housing Units (2000): 54,717
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.2%
Migration Flow to Berkeley County, SC from (2007-2008):

Berkeley County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,316,750
  • Construction: $240,831
  • Retail Trade: $161,371
  • Professional and Technical Services: $208,605
  • Healthcare: $79,370
  • Banking: $60,520
  • Retail Trade: $161,371
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $42,784
  • Manufacturing: $485,139
  • Farms: $5,383
  • Government: $455,006
Employed (2000): 61,248
Unemployed (2000): 3,209
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,848
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,590
Local Government Revenue (2007): $264,061 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $462,104 (thou. dol.)

Berkeley County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 2,474
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.1
Deaths (2007): 1,038
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 28
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.3

Berkeley County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 909
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 11
  • Forcible rape: 59
  • Robbery: 188
  • Aggravated Assault: 651
Property Crimes (2008): 5,843
  • Burglary: 1,494
  • Larceny-Theft: 3,700
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 649

Berkeley County Genealogy Records

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