South Carolina Collection Laws

The following is a summary of the South Carolina Collection Laws.
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South CarolinaCollection Laws Interest Rate

Legal: 8.75%

Judgment: 12%

South Carolina Collection Laws Statute Of Limitations (Years)

Open Acct: 3

Written Contract: 3

Domestic Judgment: 10

Foreign Judgment: 10

South Carolina Collection Laws Bad Check Laws (NSF) (Civil Penalty)
Reasonable court costs, amount of check & damages up to $500 or 3X check amount whichever is smaller

 
South CarolinaCollection Laws General Garnishment Exemptions

100%

South Carolina Collection Laws Collection Agency Bond & Licensing Rules
Bond: No
License: Yes – all business
Fee: No

Exemption for out –of-state collectors: License required for instate agency only.

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