About Notice to Creditors
Notifies creditors of a decedent's estate of their right to file claims within the statutory deadline.
When you'd use it: Filed in probate court after an estate is opened to ensure all creditors receive notice and have the opportunity to submit their claims.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice to Creditors 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: May 30, 2026
How to file Notice to Creditors in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice to Creditors (370ES) when filed in probate court after an estate is opened to ensure all creditors receive notice and have the opportunity to submit their claims. 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 Notice to Creditors 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 Notice to Creditors 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).