How to Search South Carolina Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Don't guess which system to use. Follow this order:
- Deeds: Transfer of property ownership. Recorded by the county Recorder or Clerk.
- Mortgages & liens: Claims against property. Same county recording office.
- UCC filings: Secured transactions. May be county or state level.
⚠ Key Fact: Each county maintains its own recording system separately.
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Use the databases below to search South Carolina recorded documents.
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Anderson County
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Anderson County Public Access System and Services ACPASS online service. For recorded documents, click on REAL PROPERTY, then REGISTER OF DEEDS.
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Charleston County
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Charleston County Register Mesne Conveyance database of recorded documents such as judgments, leases, liens, deeds, mortgages, affidavits, and more.
Dorchester County
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Dorchester County land records, including mortgages, liens, deeds, affidavits, plats, UCCs, and more.
Florence County
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Florence County Clerk of Court public records inquiry for recorded documents. Find deeds, mortgages, tax liens, plats, judgments, and lis pendens.
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Greenwood County
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Query the Greenwood County Clerk of Courts records for recorded documents, including deeds, mortgages, plats, and Federal and State tax liens.
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Lexington County
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Lexington County Register of Deeds. Search for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, tax and mechanic liens, affidavits, agreements, leases,.
Orangeburg County
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Orangeburg County Recorder of Deeds recorded document database of deeds, mortgages, and plats.
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Richland County
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Richland County Register of Deeds Inquiry Systems for recorded documents and land records. Requires subscription.
Spartanburg County
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Spartanburg County Register of Deeds recorded document and plat book searches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search South Carolina recorded documents? ▼
Start with the strategy box at the top of this page. Recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens, UCC filings — are maintained by the county Recorder or Clerk. Each county has its own system.
Is there a single database for all South Carolina recorded documents? ▼
No. Each county maintains its own recording system. There is no statewide portal for recorded documents. Use the databases listed on this page to find the correct county office.
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