Calhoun County, South Carolina Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Calhoun County, South Carolina, can be obtained from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. You should check their official website for any available online resources or contact them directly for assistance.

To obtain a criminal background check in Calhoun County, South Carolina, you should contact the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED provides criminal background checks for the state, and you can request one through their online portal. Locally, you may also inquire with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Calhoun 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 for offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location within the county.

To register to vote in Calhoun County, you can register online at www.scVOTES.gov through the South Carolina Election Commission's portal, in person at the Calhoun County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 302 South Railroad Avenue in St. Matthews, or at the DMV during license transactions. You must be registered at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. The region elections office can be reached at (803) 874-1426 for assistance. Absentee ballot applications are also available through the same office or website for voters who cannot vote in person on election day.

Property records in Calhoun County are maintained by the Register of Deeds within the Clerk of Court's office at 102 Courthouse Drive, St. Matthews, SC 29135, phone (803) 874-3524. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps by visiting the office in person during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. For property tax assessment information, contact the Calhoun County Assessor's Office at 302 South Railroad Avenue, phone (803) 874-1242. Online property search capabilities are limited, so in-person or telephone inquiries are recommended for research.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Calhoun County can be obtained from the Calhoun County Probate Court at 102 Courthouse Drive, St. Matthews, SC 29135, phone (803) 874-3525. The fee is $12.00 for the first certified copy and $3.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. You must provide valid government-issued photo ID and proof of eligibility (direct relationship or legal interest). For statewide records or online ordering, you can use the South Carolina DHEC Vital Records office at www.scdhec.gov/vr or order through VitalChek, with processing times of 3-10 business days depending on the method.

Business licenses in Calhoun County are issued by the Calhoun County Treasurer's Office at 302 South Railroad Avenue, St. Matthews, phone (803) 874-2435, and records can be requested by contacting that office. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Calhoun County Clerk of Court at 102 Courthouse Drive. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the South Carolina Secretary of State's free online database at www.sos.sc.gov/business-filings, which provides information on registered businesses including formation dates, registered agents, and current status.