Population
314K
County Seat
Lexington
Libraries
11
Schools
69
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Lexington 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.
Lexington County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Lexington County, South Carolina — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
313,774
Population
Census estimate
118,673
Households
Census estimate
$71,280
Median income
Annual household
$197,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Lexington
County seat
In South Carolina
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 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
Lexington County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Lexington County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Lexington County Public Index - Court Records Lexington County Court Rosters - Circuit |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Lexington County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Lexington County state portal below |
| Property records | Property Tax - Data Search - Lexington County - South Caroli… Planning & GIS - Lexington County - South Carolina |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Lexington County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Lexington County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Lexington County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Lexington County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Lexington County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Lexington County Records
2026
Lexington County official government portal active
The official Lexington County government website at www.lex-co.sc.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Lexington County court records portal verified
State court system links for Lexington County verified against the South Carolina judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Lexington County property records online
Lexington County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside South Carolina, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Lexington County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Lexington County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Lexington 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 Lexington County Records
❌ Myth: "Lexington County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Lexington 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 Lexington County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing 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 Lexington County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official South Carolina state repository has verified, current Lexington County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Lexington County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Lexington County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially 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 (All Verified)
- www.lex-co.sc.gov — Official Lexington County government website
- lex-co.sc.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Lexington County & South Carolina Records
For records not specific to Lexington 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
About Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington County is located in central South Carolina. The county seat is Lexington (official site: http://www.lex-co.sc.gov/).
- Households: 118,673
- Median household income: $71,280
- Median home value: $197,600
- Below poverty line: 11.6%
- Land area: 698.6 sq mi
- Population density: 449.2 people / sq mi
Register of Deeds - Lexington County - South Carolina
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All records in the Register of Deeds office are Public Record and most are available online . Online Records includes data from 8/1/1984 through current date with images of documents available from 1/1/1997 through current date. Lexington County is able to provide ELECTRONIC RECORDING with the ...
lex-co.sc.gov
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Lexington County GIS Maps https://lexco-gis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Solutions/s2.html Find Lexington County GIS maps, tax maps, and parcel viewers to search for and identify land and property records. Lexington County Noise Ordinances & Codes https://library.municode.com/search Explore Lexington County, South Carolina Noise Ordinances & Codes and delve into the details of residential noise regulations, noise curfew hours, and laws governing disturbances.
Lexington County Public Index - Court Records
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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, repetitive querying for the purpose of collecting such data is expressly prohibited · Please note that ...
Lexington County Court Rosters - Circuit
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205 East Main Street Lexington, SC 29072 · Phone: (803) 785-8212 Fax: (803) 785-2215 TTY: (803) 785-2860 · Jury Information · Civil Court Quick Tips · Circuit Court Rosters · Non-Jury Motion Roster · Judicial Index · Quick Tips · SC Court Calendar · SC Judicial Department ·
Family Court Public Docket From 01/28/2025 To 01/28/2025
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Family Court CMS · Lexington County · SCRPT722 · Court Room: Court Reporter: Judge: Robert E. Newton · Tuesday, January 28, 2025 · Break Times: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · Time · Docket No · Caption · Hearing Participants · Attorney\GAL · 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BW/Emergencies/EPC ·
The South Carolina Judicial Branch
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Search case records for all counties in South Carolina. Rules governing practice and procedure and administration of state courts. Case filing in any court where E-Filing is available. Sign up for email notifications when items of interest to you are posted to our site. Interim Policy on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence · Interim Policy on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence · Judicial and Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection Act
Property Tax - Data Search - Lexington County - South Carolina
Official Free
This website is a public resource of general information. Lexington County makes no warranty, representation or guaranty as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the database information provided herein. The reader should not rely on the data provided herein ...
Planning & GIS - Lexington County - South Carolina
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On Tuesday, June 7th, Lexington County Council voted unanimously to approve the 2022 Comprehensive Plan entitled "Grow with Us: Responsibly Planning Lexington County". The Grow with Us website and the Approved Comprehensive Plan Documents can be accessed by the following links: Approved Comprehensive Plan Appendices for Approved Comprehensive Plan · Future Land Use and Character Map Priority Investment Area Map
Lexington County Sex Offenders
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Estate Administration - Lexington County - South Carolina
Official Free
A copy of the death certificate. The original Will, if there was one. Two checks – one made payable to the County of Lexington (for the initial minimum filing fee of $25.00) and one made payable to the newspaper of your choice as set out below: * Twin City News - $30.00 * The Chronicle - $30.00
Long Term Health Care Administrators
Official Free
If you are a licensee who requires a license verification to another state board, please log into your online LLR account and select the verification option . If you are not a licensee, please email the board directly. South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Administrators
Lexington - South Carolina Judicial Branch
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She is currently a member of the Board for the South Carolina Association of Clerks of Court and Registers of Deeds. Comer was appointed in 2022 by Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty to serve on the Clerks of Court and Registers of Deeds Advisory Committee. Lisa is married to Stuart Comer, and they have three daughters, one son and one granddaughter. The Hon. Lisa M. Comer Lexington County Clerk of Court 205 East Main Street Suite 128 Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington County Voters
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Business Name Search - Business Entities Online - S.C. Secretary of State
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
SC business search.
businessfilings.sc.gov
Codes
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processing..please wait · This system allows you to request certified copies of corporate filings . It also allows you to request copies of the Certificate of Existence (also known as a Certificate of Good Standing) or a Certificate of Authority for an out-of-state entity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Lexington County?
Lexington County court cases are searchable through the Family Court Public Docket From 01/28/2025 To 01/28/2025 portal: https://www.lex-co.sc.gov/sites/lexco/files/Documents/Lexington%20County/Departments/Clerk%20of%20Court/Rosters/Roster01282025.pdf. South Carolina also operates a state-level case lookup through the SC Courts Case Records system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in South Carolina?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed South Carolina record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
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.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in South Carolina?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the South Carolina SLED that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in South Carolina. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.