South Carolina · 1–2 day first attempt
Rush Process Serving in South Carolina
Rush puts a server at the South Carolina address within 1–2 days of receiving service-ready papers, at twice the county's Routine starting rate.
Included at the Rush level
First attempt in 1–2 days at twice the county Routine rate, for hearings, subpoenas and service deadlines measured in days.
- First attempt in 1–2 daysCounted from receipt of filed papers and an approved quote.
- Twice the Routine rate$250 in Greenville County, Charleston County and other $125 counties.
- Prompt follow-upSecond and third attempts are scheduled at different times of day without waiting on a routine cycle.
- Attempt reportsEach visit is reported as it happens so counsel can decide next steps.
- Signed affidavitPrepared under SCRCP Rule 4(g) with date, time, place and the person served.
What it costs in Greenville County
Every South Carolina county has its own published starting rate, from $125 to $230 for Routine service. Look up any county on the South Carolina pricing map or the five-state map.
Greenville County · South Carolina
Published starting rates. Final pricing depends on the address, urgency and document readiness and is confirmed in writing before the first attempt. *Same Day Rush availability is assessed case by case; any request for service within 24 hours is billed as Same Day Rush. Outside Tennessee, DFS provides process serving only.
When the calendar is down to days
A trial subpoena for next week, a temporary hearing in Family Court, or a summons approaching the end of the 120-day service window under SCRCP Rule 3(a) leaves little room for a missed first attempt.
Rush is built for that situation. The first visit happens within one to two days, and follow-up attempts are planned immediately around what the server learns at the door.
Getting a Rush serve moving
- Call or text firstReach DFS at (629) 310-8667 with the county and deadline so scheduling can start.
- Send the papersUpload the filed documents and all known addresses through the request form.
- Confirm the quotePrice and level are confirmed in writing before the first attempt.
- Receive proof quicklyThe affidavit goes back to you as soon as service is complete.
Limits of Rush service
Rush controls when the first attempt happens. It cannot make an absent or evasive recipient appear.
- Papers must be filed and complete; DFS does not prepare or fill in legal documents.
- Any request for service within 24 hours is billed as Same Day Rush, not Rush.
- Starting rates vary by county; rural counties cost more.
Questions about rush process serving
What does Rush cost in the most rural counties?
Allendale County has the highest Routine rate in the state, $230; Rush there starts at $460. The written quote confirms the final price.
Can a Rush serve happen on a Sunday?
South Carolina law generally allows service on Sundays, but not on a person going to, from or attending a scheduled religious service (S.C. Code § 15-9-17). DFS plans attempts with that limit in mind.
Is Rush the right choice for a subpoena?
Often, yes, when the hearing date is close. Subpoenas must also allow reasonable time to comply, so serving early helps everyone.
South Carolina guides
Longer answers from the DFS Guides & FAQ.
Related pages
More on process serving in South Carolina.
Reviewed October 2026 by Delator Field Services. General information about South Carolina practice, not legal advice.
Papers to serve in South Carolina?
Send the documents and the recipient’s last known address through the request form. DFS confirms the county, service level and price in writing before the first attempt.
Questions first? Call or text (629) 310-8667 or email contact@delatorgroup.com.