South Carolina Property Records
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What are South Carolina Property Records?
South Carolina is a great place to live. The weather is mild, and the people are friendly. There are many beautiful places to visit, including the beaches, the mountains, and the historic city of Charleston.
If you are considering moving to South Carolina or are already a resident, you may be interested in finding out more about the state's property records.
Where to Find South Carolina Property Records
The Registry of Deeds is responsible for keeping property records in South Carolina. Each county has its registry, and you can search for documents by county or city.
You can either visit the registry in person or mail in a request. You can also search for records online through InfoTracer, where you can access property records in the state.
What Information Can You Find in South Carolina Property Records?
Below are some examples of the type of information you can find in South Carolina property records:
- The deed to a property
- A mortgage or loan on a property
- Liens or judgments against a property
- The address and owner of a property
- The size of a property
- The assessed value of a property
- Property taxes owed
The information depends on the document type you are looking for. Still, you can generally find out a lot about a property through these records.
South Carolina Property Tax Records
South Carolina has one of the lowest property tax rates in the country. The state's average effective property tax rate is 0.55%, and the median property tax paid by homeowners in the state is $980 per year.
Beaufort County has the highest property taxes in the state, with an average effective tax rate of 0.51%. The median property tax paid by homeowners in Beaufort County is $1,466 per year.
Allendale County has the lowest property taxes in the state, with an average effective tax rate of 0.68%. The median property tax paid by homeowners in Allendale County is $356 per year.
South Carolina Registry of Deeds Offices
Below are some of the addresses and contact information for the registry of deeds offices in some of the biggest counties in South Carolina:
Charleston County Recorder of Deeds
101 Meeting Street, 200
Charleston, South Carolina, 29401
Phone: 843-958-4800
Fax: 843-958-4803
https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/rod/index.php#deeds
Greenville County Recorder of Deeds
301 University Ridge
Greenville, South Carolina, 29601
Phone: 864-467-7240
Fax: 864-467-7107
https://www.greenvillecounty.org/rod/
Georgetown Register of Deeds
129 Screven Street
Georgetown, South Carolina, 29440
Phone: 843-545-3088
https://www.georgetowncountysc.org/178/Register-of-Deeds
Horry County Register of Deeds
1301 2nd Avenue
Conway, South Carolina, 29526
Phone: 843-915-5430
Fax: 843-915-6430
https://www.horrycounty.org/Departments/Register-of-Deeds
Richland County Deeds & Mortgage
1701 Main Street
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone: 803-576-1910
Fax: 803-576-1922
https://www.richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Departments/Business-Operations/Register-of-Deeds
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Property Records
How Do I Find Out Who Owns a Property in South Carolina?
You need to know the property's address, and then you can search for the deed at the Registry of Deeds in the county where the property is located.
For instance, if you need to do a Greenville County Property Search or Charleston County SC Property Search, you would go to the Registry of Deeds for those counties.
How Do I Find Property Details Online?
South Carolina, like most states, does not have a central database for property records. The best way is to go on InfoTracer and search for the property you are looking for.
Where are Deeds Recorded in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, each county has its registry of deeds. This is where deeds are recorded for all properties in that county.
How Do I Find Out About South Carolina Unclaimed Property?
The State Treasurer's Office is responsible for South Carolina's unclaimed property program.
InfoTracer also has a helpful unclaimed property search tool that can help you find any unclaimed property that may be owed to you.