How to Search Charleston County, South Carolina Records (Start Here)
Charleston 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.
Criminal & Court Records
Charleston County Court Records - Clerk of Courts
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Search the Charleston County, South Carolina Court of Common Pleas Civil, Lis Pendens, Criminal and Traffic cases filed after January 1, 1999 and view images.
Charleston County Court Records - Probate
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Search the Charleston County, South Carolina Probate Court for case filings since 1983 by name and case type.
Charleston County Court Records - Magistrates
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Search the Charleston County, South Carolina Magistrates Court Civil, Lis Pendens, Criminal and Traffic cases filed after January 1, 1999 and view images.
Charleston County Court Records - Master in Equity
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Search the Charleston County, South Carolina Master in Equity Court for Civil, Lis Pendens, Criminal and Traffic cases filed after January 1, 1999 and view images.
Jail & Inmate Records
Charleston County Most Wanted
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Browse this Charleston County, South Carolina Sheriff's database by name, photo, and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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Charleston County Register Mesne Conveyance (Register of Deeds) mortgages, deeds, liens, plats, UCCs, and other recorded documents.
Charleston County Property Records and GIS Maps
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Search for Charleston County, South Carolina property records using their GIS mapping system.
Charleston County Property - Auditor
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Charleston County, South Carolina property from the Charleston County Auditor's Office. Search by name, address, parcel ID, or sales date.
Vital Records
Charleston County Marriage Records
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Search the Charleston County, South Carolina Probate Court records for marriage license information by groom name, bride name, or license number.
Business, Voter & Other
Charleston County Judgments
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Click on "Online Case Search" and then "Judgments" to search for Charleston County, South Carolina judgments by type, party name, filing date, or satisfaction date.
Charleston County Business Licenses
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Search for business licenses in Charleston County, South Carolina by account umber, business name, or business address.
Charleston County Phone Listings
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Browse these Charleston County, South Carolina phone listings by name for county government employees, office addresses, and phone numbers.
Charleston County Foreclosures
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Charleston County, South Carolina foreclosure auction master list.
Charleston County Voters
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Search Charleston County, South Carolina voter registration information. South Carolina State Election Commission Voter database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Charleston County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Charleston County. For online case lookups, use SC Courts Case Records — it covers South Carolina Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Charleston County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer / Auditor.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Charleston County? ▼
South Carolina handles vital records at the state level through SC DHEC Division of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Probate Court Judge in Charleston County.
Are Charleston County records available online? ▼
Charleston County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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