Greenville County, South Carolina Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Greenville County can be obtained from the Greenville County Sheriff's Office. They may be available through the Sheriff's Office website or by visiting the office in person at 4 McGee Street, Greenville, SC. Some local news outlets may publish recent arrest photos online, but the Sheriff's Office is the most direct source for official booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Greenville County, you need to contact the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED provides criminal background checks through their online portal. You can also visit the Greenville County Sheriff's Office for assistance or more information about the process, but all official background checks are processed through SLED.

You can look up sex offenders in Greenville County by using the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and provides an online search tool where you can search by name, address, or city. The registry is updated regularly to provide the most current information on registered sex offenders in the area.

You can register to vote in Greenville County through the Greenville County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 301 University Ridge, Suite 1100, by visiting in person, mailing a completed application, or registering online at scVOTES.gov. The registration deadline is 30 days before any election, and you must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and a resident of South Carolina and this county. South Carolina offers absentee voting for specific qualifying reasons including age 65+, physical disability, being away from the county on Election Day, or military service, with applications available through the Elections Office at 864-467-7250.

Property records in Greenville County can be searched through the Register of Deeds office online portal at greenvillecounty.org and the GIS mapping system at scgis.greenvillecounty.org, both offering free public access. The Register of Deeds at 301 University Ridge, Suite 100 (phone: 864-467-7240) maintains all recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps, while the Tax Assessor's office at Suite 2300 provides property valuations, tax assessments, ownership information, and sales history. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or address to view and print documents online, with certified copies available for $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for Greenville County residents are obtained through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Office of Vital Records at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201, or online at scdhec.gov/vitalrecords, with certificates costing $12 for the first copy. The Greenville County Probate Court at 301 University Ridge, Suite 1000 (phone: 864-467-7340) can also assist with applications for recent records. Processing takes 3-5 business days for in-person requests and 2-3 weeks by mail, and requesters must provide valid photo ID and prove direct and tangible interest (immediate family members or legal representatives only). Online ordering through VitalChek is available for an additional convenience fee, with expedited processing options offered.

Business entity registrations including corporations and LLCs are searchable for free through the South Carolina Secretary of State's website at sos.sc.gov/business-filings, while fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Greenville County Clerk of Court at 305 E North Street (phone: 864-467-8600). Local business licenses for operations within unincorporated Greenville County are administered through the County Business License Office at 301 University Ridge, Suite 200 (phone: 864-467-7590), while city licenses are handled by individual municipalities such as the City of Greenville Business License Division at 206 S Main Street. Professional licenses can be verified through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation at verify.sc.gov, and sales tax permits are managed by the SC Department of Revenue at dor.sc.gov.