Aiken County, South Carolina Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Aiken County are typically available through the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. You can visit their official website to access any available online portals for viewing these records. For more detailed inquiries, you may contact the Sheriff's Office directly at their main office located at 420 Hampton Ave NE, Aiken, SC 29801.

To obtain a criminal background check in Aiken County, you should contact the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED provides statewide criminal history checks, which can be requested online through their website. Locally, you may also inquire with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Aiken County by accessing the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and provides a searchable database of registered sex offenders. The registry can be accessed online, allowing you to search by name, address, or geographic area.

You can register to vote in Aiken County through the Aiken County Board of Voter Registration and Elections at 1930 University Parkway, Suite 1400, Aiken, SC 29801, or online at scVOTES.gov. Registration must be completed at least 30 days before any election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident of South Carolina and Aiken. The county election office at 803-642-1557 can also assist with absentee ballot requests, which require a valid excuse or being 65 or older.

Property records in Aiken County can be accessed through the Aiken County Register of Deeds at 1930 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801, or online at aikencountysc.gov/departments/register-GA-SC. The office provides free online access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps dating back to 1871. The county Assessor's Office maintains property tax records and an online GIS mapping system where you can search by address, owner name, or parcel ID to view assessments, sales history, and property characteristics. Both search tools are available at no cost.

Birth and death certificates for events in Aiken County are issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Vital Records office at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201, phone 803-898-3630. Certificates cost $17 for the first copy and $3 for additional copies ordered simultaneously. You can order online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com (with additional convenience fees) or by mail with processing times of 2-3 weeks. Applicants must provide valid photo ID and proof of relationship as only immediate family members may obtain certified copies under South Carolina law.

Business licenses for unincorporated Aiken County are issued by the Aiken County Business License Department at 1930 University Parkway, phone 803-642-1531. For businesses within city limits, contact the respective municipal business license office. For state-level business entity information including corporations, LLCs, and trade names, search the free South Carolina Secretary of State database at businessfilings.sc.gov. Fictitious name registrations (DBAs) can be found at the Aiken County Clerk of Court's office at 145 Park Avenue SW.