• What documents are necessary to complete a passport application? The processing of a new passport application has to be done in person. You need to bring with you your birth certificate, two- 2x2 photos, and a pictured ID. The application must be signed in the presence of a clerk. The fee is $75 for adults and $60 for children under 16. This must be in the form of a check, money order, or cashiers check payable to the Passport Services. In addition, the Clerk of Court charges a $25 fee which is payable in cash, check, or money order made payable to the Horry County Clerk of Court. Please see attachments to passport application for procedures for expediting of passports.
  
  
• Do I have to serve on jury duty? Everyone is required to report for jury duty unless they are 65 years or older, have children under the age of seven and do not work outside of the home. Please complete the juror form whether you meet the disqualifications or not within two days of receiving and return in the self addressed envelope.
  
  
• How can I get copies of court records? You may come into the office and check any records that are public in our office. If needed, a clerk will assist you. Copies are $.25 cents a page and certified copies are $1.00 a page.
  
  
• How can I see if my child support or alimony has been paid? We check child support and alimony payments by phone or in person from the hours of 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on business days. You may inquire by calling 843-915-5081, or we encourage you to use the automated inquiry system at 843-915-5005.
  
  
• What means are acceptable for paying child support or alimony? Credit cards nor direct deposit are accepted. A personal check will be accepted unless you have had a returned check in the past. You may mail your child support payment to Family Court, PO Box 677, Conway, SC 29528. Please put your file number on your check, cashiers check, or money order. We also have a night deposit located at the Government & Justice Center on 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29528.
  
  
• How do I change my mailing address on my child support check? You may either come in or do it by fax. If you do it in person you must have a pictured ID. If you do it by fax, we need a copy of your driver's license along with your signature, which must be notarized. The fax number is 843-915-6081. This information will be verified if faxed.
  
  
• Can I pay my fine or restitution by check? Fine and restitution payments are only accepted in the form of cash, cashiers check, or money order.
  
  
• How can I receive monies being held in trust for me? Trust monies are released only by an order signed by a circuit court judge. No exceptions. Any inquires concerning this may be made to 843-915-6740.
  
  
• How can I receive monies that I posted for someone's bond? Bond monies are not released until the criminal case has been ended. The check is made payable to the party whose signature and address is on the bond paperwork. Any inquires may be made to 843-915-6740.
  
  
• How can I get a Hawker's and Peddler's License? You must have completed paperwork from the Planning and Zoning Department (843-915-5490) and present it to our office. Upon receiving signed paperwork from this office, our office will approve. The license fee (10 days or less) is $100.00

Juror Information

• The State Election Commission provides our county with a list of potential jurors each year. The names are collected from voter's registration; driver's license and state issued identification cards. Jurors for each term are then selected through random computer selection. Notices are mailed approximately 30 days in advance of the term.
  
  
• Jurors are to park in any available space around the judicial complex. If you park in a 30-minute space, you must post your juror-parking permit clearly in your windshield to avoid a parking ticket. Jurors are to report to the 3rd floor courtroom 3B. It is located in the Judicial Complex.
  
  
• Jurors are paid $15.00 per day for each day they appear at the courthouse. You are also paid 20.5 cents per mile to and from your home to the courthouse. Juror checks are usually mailed the first of the following week after service. An excuse is available for any juror at the Clerk of Court's office after your service has concluded. Unless it is a special term of court, jury duty usually lasts only one week.
  
  
• It is up to each employer whether they pay you while you are on jury duty. You will need to check with your employer to what their policy is.
  
  
• All cell phones and pagers should be left in your vehicle or at home.

Downloadable Forms

Affidavit for Execution Against Property

Civil Cover Sheet

Family Court Cover Sheet

Media Coverage Forms

Hawker's License Application

Hawker's License

Hawker's Ordinance

Motion and Order Information - includes form and cover sheet

pdf format    word format

Passport Application:

First Time Applications
Renewal Application
Statement of Consent: Issuing a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16

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