How to Search Lancaster County Records (Start Here)
Lancaster County, South Carolina — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Jail & Inmate Records
Recorded Documents
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Lancaster Register of Deeds official records from TitleSearcher. Requires registration.
Recorded Documents
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Find and download images of Lancaster County Register of Deeds recorded documents filed since 10/03/1978. Pay by subscription or per search.
Property & Tax Records
Motor Vehicles
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Lancaster County Treasurer's Office database of motor vehicle taxes and online tax payments.
Property | Assessor
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Lancaster County Assessor property record search.
Property | Taxes
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Lancaster County Treasurer's Office database of property and tax records, including an online tax payment service.
Voters
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South Carolina State Election Commission voter registration check by county, name, and date of birth.
Business, Voter & Other
Codes
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Code of ordinances for Lancaster County searchable by keyword.
Directory
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Site map of county departments, agencies, commissions, and services.
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Lancaster County
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Official website for Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Lancaster County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Lancaster County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Lancaster County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Lancaster County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Lancaster County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Lancaster County records available online? ▼
Online access in Lancaster County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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