About Filing of Disclaimer for Record
A cover form for filing a disclaimer of an inherited or transferred interest with the probate court for record, identifying the disclaimant, transferor, and reason the filing is in that county.
When you'd use it: Used when a disclaimer has been prepared and the person filing it wants the probate court to record it, relating to a decedent or incapacitated person.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Filing of Disclaimer for Record 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 Filing of Disclaimer for Record in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Filing of Disclaimer for Record (447PC) when used when a disclaimer has been prepared and the person filing it wants the probate court to record it, relating to a decedent or incapacitated person. 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 Filing of Disclaimer for Record 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 Filing of Disclaimer for Record 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).