About Appointment of Agent for Service of Process
This form lets a proposed or personal representative appoint a South Carolina resident as agent to receive legal process for an estate, and includes the agent's acceptance.
When you'd use it: The form is for use when a representative of a decedent's estate appoints an in-state agent to accept service of process in actions related to the estate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Appointment of Agent for Service of Process is published as a PDF by the South Carolina courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: sccourts.org
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Appointment of Agent for Service of Process in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Appointment of Agent for Service of Process (121ES) when the form is for use when a representative of a decedent's estate appoints an in-state agent to accept service of process in actions related to the estate. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — South Carolina probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Appointment of Agent for Service of Process carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Appointment of Agent for Service of Process to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the South Carolina county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).