Berkeley County, South Carolina Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Berkeley County, South Carolina, can be obtained from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these photos through their official website or upon request at their office. Some mugshots might be available through local news outlets or online databases that compile arrest records.

To obtain a criminal background check in Berkeley County, South Carolina, you need to contact the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED provides a Criminal Records Check service that can be accessed online. You may also visit the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office for assistance with the process or for local records.

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

You can register to vote through the Berkeley County Board of Voter Registration and Elections at 1003 Highway 52, Suite 129, Moncks Corner, or online at scVOTES.gov. The registration deadline is 30 days before any election, though South Carolina offers same-day registration during the early voting period with proper identification and proof of residency. Contact the elections office at (843) 719-4056 for absentee ballot applications or questions about voter eligibility and registration status.

Property records are maintained by the Berkeley County Register of Deeds at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, phone (843) 719-4234. The county offers free online access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats through the official Berkeley County website at berkeleycountysc.gov. The local Assessor's Office provides a free GIS mapping system and property search tool showing ownership, assessed values, tax history, and property characteristics. Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for in-person research.

Certified birth and death certificates can be requested through the Berkeley County Probate Court at 223 N Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, phone (843) 719-4243, or directly from the South Carolina DHEC Office of Vital Records in Columbia. The fee is $12.00 for the first certified copy and $3.00 for each additional copy of the same record. Processing takes 7-10 business days for in-person requests or 2-4 weeks by mail. Online ordering with expedited service is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com, and valid photo identification is required for all requests.

Business licenses in Berkeley County are issued by individual municipalities (Moncks Corner, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Bonneau) for businesses operating within city limits, while the county Building and Planning Department at (843) 719-4180 handles certain unincorporated area licenses. Fictitious name (DBA) filings are recorded with the Berkeley County Clerk of Court. For state-registered corporations and LLCs, use the free South Carolina Secretary of State Business Entity Search at businessfilings.sc.gov. Professional licenses are maintained by respective state licensing boards rather than at the county level.