Population
413K
County Seat
Conway
Libraries
11
Schools
51
Searching Horry County: what to expect
Horry County keeps a modest online footprint — 3 of the 13 sources below are the county's own; the rest is statewide coverage. No online docket is listed for the county itself; the South Carolina court records page maps the alternatives, and the clerk fills direct requests. Locally, horrycountysc.gov takes care of parcel and property-tax data, while horry.scor.sled.sc.gov covers the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups. For recorded documents there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the South Carolina recorded documents page cover that piece. Anything not online lives with the county offices in Conway.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Horry County record-source URLs verified against the official local and South Carolina state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Horry County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Horry County, South Carolina — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
413,391
Population
Census estimate
142,383
Households
Census estimate
$59,880
Median income
Annual household
$235,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Conway
County seat
In South Carolina
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
13 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Horry County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Horry County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Horry County Public Index - Court Records |
| Criminal records | Henry County Sheriff's Office OffenderWatch® sex offend… |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Vital records | |
| Voter records | |
| Professional licenses | Real Estate Commission |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Horry County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Horry County Records
2026
Horry County official government portal active
The official Horry County government website at www.horrycountysc.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Horry County court records portal verified
State court system links for Horry County verified against the South Carolina judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Horry County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Horry County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Horry County property records online
Horry County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Horry County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Horry County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Horry County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the South Carolina statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the South Carolina state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Horry County Records
MYTH"Horry County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Horry County are held by the South Carolina state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Horry County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Horry County data."
FACTOnly the official South Carolina state repository has verified, current Horry County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Horry County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Horry County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.horrycountysc.gov — Official Horry County government website
- vrems.scvotes.sc.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Horry County & South Carolina Records
For records not specific to Horry County, use South Carolina's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 South Carolina statewide record systems:
- South Carolina Court Records →
- South Carolina Criminal Records →
- South Carolina Property Records →
- South Carolina Vital Records →
- South Carolina Voter Records →
- South Carolina Wants & Warrants →
- South Carolina Licenses →
- South Carolina Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
South Carolina statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Shortcuts for the most common Horry County lookups:
About Horry County, South Carolina
Horry County is located in easternmost South Carolina. The county seat is Conway (official site: http://www.horrycounty.org/).
- Households: 142,383
- Median household income: $59,880
- Median home value: $235,000
- Below poverty line: 13.1%
- Land area: 1,133.2 sq mi
- Population density: 364.8 people / sq mi
Horry County - Land Records
Official Free
Beginning March 16, a free user login will be required to access County online platforms that display property address information, including GIS, Land Records, and Tax & Assessor services. This step helps protect public data and strengthen system security. You can create your free account today on www.horrycountysc.gov to ensure uninterrupted access when the login requirement takes effect on March 16.
IT GIS - Horry County SC.Gov
Official Free
Provide storage for all permanent and inactive County Records for the duration of their established retention period as approved by County Council and the South Carolina Department of State Archives. Delivers a proactive cybersecurity and governance program to preserve and protect county information and technology assets. In addition to supporting the IT needs of County employees, we have developed numerous applications for the benefit of Horry County citizens. Please visit our Online Services page for a complete list that includes: Crime Maps ·
hcg.maps.arcgis.com
Official Free
Horry County IT/GIS maintains the data, infrastructure, security, and programs to provide County departments and citizens with the resources they need.
Horry County Open Data
Official Free
Discover, analyze and download data from Horry County Open Data. Download in CSV, KML, Zip, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF or PNG. Find API links for GeoServices, WMS, and WFS. Analyze with charts and thematic maps. Take the next step and create StoryMaps and Web Maps.
Name - Horry County Records Search
Official Free
The County presents the information on this web site as a service to the public. We have tried to ensure that the information contained in this electronic search system is accurate.
Horry County GIS Application
Official Free
Browser Requirements: This GIS Application works in the following Browsers ONLY: IE9-(requires Windows 7), Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome. The Data is provided "as is" without warranty or any representation of accuracy, timeliness or completeness. The burden for determining accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and fitness for or the appropriateness for use rests solely on the user. Horry County ...
Horry County - Online Tax Payment Center
Official Free
Welcome to the Horry County Tax Payment Website!
Horry County Public Index - Court Records
Official Free
Access to the South Carolina Judicial Department Public Index web sites by a site data scraper or any similar software intended to discover and extract data from a website through automated.
Case Records Search - South Carolina Judicial Branch
Official Free
The South Carolina judiciary's case records search — a statewide front door to county public indexes for circuit and summary court cases.
Henry County Sheriff's Office OffenderWatch® sex offender management, mapping and email alert program
Official Free
In your area Use this search to view all published offenders within a specified radius of your home, business, school or other desired address.
Horry County Sex Offender Registry - South Carolina
Official Free
Welcome to the Horry County Sex Offender Registry Welcome to the State of South Carolina Sex Offender Registry Tool (SORT) SLED Mission Statement The primary mission of the State Law Enforcement Division is to provide quality manpower and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies and to conduct investigations on behalf of the state as directed by the Governor and Attorney General.
Real Estate Commission
Official Free
License and permit records for Horry County — issued credentials and active-status checks. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
FEMA Preliminary Flood Maps for Horry County
Official Free
These materials are the FEMA Preliminary Flood Maps and are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Use of these materials constitutes acceptance of this disclaimer of liability.
Online Voter Registration. - scVOTES.gov - South Carolina
Official Free
Election administration for Horry County runs through this office, from voter rolls to results. If a link breaks, the office homepage at vrems.scvotes.sc.gov carries the new path.
Register of Deeds - South Carolina Judicial Branch
Official Free
The Register of Deeds exists as a separate governmental office in 23 counties in South Carolina. In Anderson, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Colleton, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, Kershaw, Lancaster, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Spartanburg, and Sumter, the position is appointed by the governing body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Horry County property records?
Horry County property records are maintained by the Register of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Horry County - Land Records portal directly: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/apps/LandRecords/.
Are South Carolina marriage records public?
Marriage records in South Carolina are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in South Carolina if I wasn't convicted?
In South Carolina, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. South Carolina's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the South Carolina SLED.
Are Horry County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.