South Carolina Security for Costs — Form of Undertaking is a legal document used by attorneys in the state of South Carolina to secure payment of costs and fees related to a lawsuit. It is typically filed with the court clerk and requires the defendant to provide a surety bond, cash, or other property as security for the payment of any costs and fees that may be awarded in the case. The security for costs form is an undertaking by the defendant that they will pay the costs and fees that may be awarded against them in the case. There are two types of South Carolina Security for Costs — Form of Undertaking: 1) Security for Costs with Bond and 2) Security for Costs with Cash/Property.