Free links to official South Carolina state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 46 counties.
How to Search South Carolina Public Records
South Carolina's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 46 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
Courts: The Supreme Court of South Carolina sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (16 circuits), Family Court, Magistrate, Municipal. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
5,478,831
Households
2,122,600
Median Income
$67,804
Median Home Value
$230,400
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
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South Carolina Board of Pharmacy license lookup for pharmacists, pharmacist technicians, pharmacy interns, pharmacies, medical and gas licensees, and drug outlets.
South Carolina Residential Builders Commission licensee lookup for residential home builders contractors, electricians, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and home inspection.
South Carolina licensee lookup for building code officials, including code enforcement officers, inspectors, modular building manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, and inspection agencies.
South Carolina Manufactured Housing Board license lookup for manufactured home manufacturers, dealers, salespersons, contractors, repairers, and installers.
South Carolina Board of Environmental Certification license database lookup for bottled water operators, well drillers, water treatment operators, and wastewater treatment operators.
South Carolina Real Estate Commission licensee database for real estate salesmen, brokers, property managers, agencies, time share salesmen, and reciprocal brokers.
South Carolina Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board licensee lookup for LP Gas dealers, installers, resellers, transporters, cylinder exchange facilities, and utilities.
46 South Carolina counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Is there a free statewide criminal search in South Carolina?▼
South Carolina's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Countie-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search South Carolina court cases?▼
South Carolina's court system is headed by the Supreme Court of South Carolina. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (16 circuits), Family Court, Magistrate, Municipal. Many South Carolina courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search South Carolina business entities?▼
The South Carolina Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in South Carolina?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a South Carolina birth or death certificate?▼
South Carolina vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are South Carolina property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a South Carolina sex offender?▼
The South Carolina sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
