Chesterfield County, South Carolina Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, can be obtained from the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of all bookings and may provide access to mugshots upon request. For online access, you can check if the Sheriff's Office offers an online portal or database for public viewing of booking photos.

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

You can look up sex offenders in Chesterfield 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 detailed information on registered sex offenders in the state. You can search the registry online by entering the offender's name or location details.

You can register to vote in Chesterfield County through the South Carolina online voter registration portal at scVOTES.gov, in person at the Chesterfield County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 200 West Main Street in Chesterfield (843) 623-2563), or at any DMV location. Registration applications must be submitted at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. Absentee ballot applications are available for qualified voters including those 65 or older, voters with disabilities, and those who will be absent during the election period, and can be requested through the county elections office or online at scVOTES.gov.

Property records in Chesterfield County can be accessed through the Register of Deeds office at 200 West Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709 (843) 623-2558), which maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and other recorded documents. The county provides a free online property search portal accessible through the county website where you can search by owner name, parcel number, or deed book and page. For property tax information and assessment records, contact the Chesterfield County Assessor's Office at (843) 623-2562, which offers a free online GIS mapping system showing parcel boundaries, ownership, and tax values. Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested in person or by mail for a fee of approximately $1.00 per page plus certification charges.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Chesterfield County are issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Division of Vital Records at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201, or by calling (803) 898-3630. Certificates cost $12 for the first copy and $3 for additional copies ordered simultaneously, with processing taking 3-5 business days for in-person requests and 2-4 weeks by mail. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional convenience fees. Requesters must provide valid photo identification and proof of direct tangible interest or family relationship, as vital records are confidential under South Carolina Code Section 44-63-40.

Business entity records can be searched free of charge through the South Carolina Secretary of State's website at businessfilings.sc.gov, which provides information on corporations, LLCs, and partnerships registered in the state. For fictitious name (DBA) registrations filed in Chesterfield County, contact the Chesterfield County Clerk of Court at 200 West Main Street, Chesterfield (843) 623-2574). Local business licenses are issued by individual municipalities within the county, so contact the town offices in Cheraw, Pageland, Chesterfield, McBee, or Patrick depending on the business location. Professional licenses are managed by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation at llr.sc.gov.