Beaufort County, South Carolina Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Beaufort County can be obtained from the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. They maintain an online portal where recent booking photos are available to the public. Visit the Sheriff's Office website and navigate to the 'Arrest Records' section to access these images and related arrest information.

To obtain a criminal background check in Beaufort County, you need to contact the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED provides background checks for the state, and you can request one online through their website. Locally, you may also visit the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office for assistance with the process.

You can look up sex offenders in Beaufort County by accessing the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and provides detailed information on registered sex offenders, including their locations and offenses. The registry is available online for public access.

You can register to vote in Beaufort County through the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections at 15 John Galt Way, Beaufort, SC 29906, or online at vrems.scvotes.sc.gov How do I look up property records in Beaufort County, South Carolina? Property records in Beaufort County can be searched through the Beaufort County Register of Deeds at www.bcgov.net/departments/register-of-deeds for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats. The local Assessor's Office offers a free online GIS property search tool at www.bcgov.net/departments/assessor where you can find tax assessments, ownership, sales history, and parcel maps by address or owner name. Both offices are located at 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902, and can be reached at (843) 255-2500. Certified copies of documents are available for a fee in person or by mail.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Beaufort County can be requested from the Beaufort County Probate Court at 102 Industrial Village Road, Beaufort, SC 29906, phone (843) 255-2500. The fee is $12 for the first certified copy and $3 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. You must provide valid photo ID and proof of eligibility (direct family member or legal interest). Processing is typically same-day for in-person requests; alternatively, you can order through the South Carolina DHEC Office of Vital Records at www.scdhec.gov/vitalrecords or via VitalChek for online ordering with additional service fees.

County business licenses for unincorporated Beaufort County are handled by the Beaufort County Business License Office at 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902, phone (843) 255-2170; inquiries can be made in person or by phone. For incorporated areas, contact the city offices in Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, or Port Royal directly. To search corporate filings, registered agents, and DBAs statewide, use the South Carolina Secretary of State's free online Business Entities Search at businessfilings.sc.gov. Professional licenses are issued by South Carolina state boards under the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation at www.llr.sc.gov.