Florence County, South Carolina Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Florence County can be obtained from the Florence County Sheriff's Office. They may be available through the Sheriff's Office website or by visiting the office at 6719 Friendfield Road, Effingham, SC. For online access, check the county Sheriff's Office portal for any available public records or contact them at (843) 665-2121.

To obtain a criminal background check in Florence County, you can request a check through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). You can apply online via the SLED CATCH portal or visit the Florence County Sheriff's Office for assistance. Ensure you have the necessary identification and any applicable fees ready when making your request.

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

You can register to vote in Florence County through the South Carolina Election Commission's online registration system at www.scvotes.gov/OVR, in person at the Florence County Board of Voter Registration and Elections at 180 North Irby Street, Suite 135, Florence, SC 29501, or by mail. You must register at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. Absentee ballot applications are available through the Voter Registration office and must be submitted by the Friday before Election Day, with early in-person absentee voting available 30 days before Election Day.

Property records in Florence County can be searched through the Florence County Register of Deeds at www.florenceco.org, which offers free online access to recorded deeds, mortgages, plat maps, and liens dating back to 1888. The local Assessor's Office provides a free GIS mapping system searchable by owner name, address, or parcel number, displaying property boundaries, assessed values, tax information, and ownership history. For certified copies of documents or in-person assistance, visit the Register of Deeds office at 180 North Irby Street, Room 101, Florence, SC 29501, phone (843) 665-3035.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Florence County are issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Office of Vital Records, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Certified copies cost $17.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for additional copies ordered simultaneously, with processing times typically 2-3 weeks by mail. You can order online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com for expedited service with additional fees. Applicants must provide valid photo identification and proof of eligibility under South Carolina law, which restricts access to immediate family members and those with a direct legal interest.

Business licenses in Florence County are issued by individual municipalities, the City of Florence Business License Division at 324 West Evans Street handles licenses for businesses within city limits, phone (843) 665-3113. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Florence County Clerk of Court at 180 North Irby Street. For business entity information including corporations and LLCs, search the South Carolina Secretary of State's Business Entities Online database at www.scsos.com, which provides free access to registered business names, registered agents, filing dates, and entity status for all businesses registered in South Carolina.