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Back to all statesSouth Carolina public records are governed by the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, which gives residents and the public the right to access government documents and records. From property ownership and court records to business filings and vital statistics, South Carolina maintains extensive public databases across its 46 counties. South Carolina circuit courts use the statewide Public Index for case lookup, and county registers of deeds handle land records. Whether you're conducting a background check, researching property history, or verifying business information, the resources below provide direct access to official South Carolina public records.
Most South Carolina public records can be accessed online through state agency portals like the South Carolina Department of Archives and History and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Vital Records, or through individual county clerk websites. For records not published online, agencies accept written requests under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act — usually by mail or email — and must respond within the statutory deadline. Certified copies of vital records and court documents typically require a small fee and proof of identity.
Look up South Carolina corporations, LLCs, and nonprofits. Shows status, registered agent, and officer or organizer information.
South Carolina's SOS business filings search returns entity status, registered agent, and basic filing information. A quirk: South Carolina corporations file annual reports through the Department of Revenue with their tax return rather than the SOS, so SOS records show limited recurring compliance data, and LLCs have no annual report at all.
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