How to Search Horry County, South Carolina Records (Start Here)
Horry 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
Court Records | 15th Judicial Circuit
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Horry County 15th Judicial Circuit court records from the South Carolina Judicial Department.
Court Dockets | 15th Judicial Circuit
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Horry County Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court rosters and dockets.
Court | Tickets
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Horry County Fifteenth Judicial Circuit online ticket search and payments.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates | Bookings & Releases
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Horry County inmates bookings and releases for the J. Reuben Long Detention Center and the City of North Myrtle Beach.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessments
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Horry County real property and assessment records search.
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Recorded Documents
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Horry County Register of Deeds mortgages, deeds, leases, options, agreements, articles of incorporations, assignments, liens, plats, trust agreements, tax liens, lis pendens, UCCs, and more.
Property | GIS
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Horry County GIS real property database. Search map, TMS number, or PIN number.
Vital Records
Genealogy
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Horry County Historical Society genealogy databases including court records, marriages, census records, obituaries, military records, cemetery inscriptions, and more.
Business, Voter & Other
Obituaries 1861-1914
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Horry County Historical Society records of obituaries published in local newspapers between 1861 and 1914.
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Voters
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South Carolina voter registration information for Horry County.
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Crime Map
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GIS map of crime incidents in Horry County in the last 48 hours.
Flood Maps
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FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Horry County. Download the map or a plug-in viewer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Horry County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Horry County. For online case lookups, use SC Courts Case Records — it covers South Carolina Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Horry 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 Horry 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 Horry County.
Are Horry County records available online? ▼
Horry County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Horry County? ▼
For court records, yes — SC Courts Case Records covers Horry County. For property and land records, you still need the Register of Deeds in Horry County directly.
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