S.C. Code Ann. § 12-24-140 — Designation of office to collect fees

If the governing body of a county determines that another office of the county shall administer the collecting of the fee as provided under this chapter, the county shall notify the department of this determination and provide the department a letter from the person assigned these duties stating that he is accepting this responsibility. The office designated to collect the fee is subject to all the applicable provisions of this chapter in place of the clerk of court or register of deeds.