Greenwood County, South Carolina Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Greenwood County, South Carolina, can be obtained from the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of arrests and may provide access to booking photos upon request. Some information might be available through the online portal on their official website.

To obtain a criminal background check in Greenwood County, South Carolina, you need to contact the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED provides statewide criminal background checks, which include records from Greenwood County. You can request a background check online through the SLED CATCH portal or by submitting a request form to their office.

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

To register to vote in Greenwood County, you must submit a voter registration application to the Greenwood County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 600 Monument Street, Suite 106, Greenwood, SC 29646, or register online at scVOTES.gov. South Carolina law requires registration at least 30 days before any election in which you wish to vote. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by election day, and a resident of South Carolina and Greenwood. The Elections Office at (864) 942-8582 can also provide information about absentee ballot applications for voters who qualify under state law.

Property records in Greenwood County can be accessed through the Greenwood County Register of Deeds at 600 Monument Street, Suite 102, Greenwood, SC 29646, phone (864) 942-8591. The county offers online access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats through a web-based search system available via the county website, though fees may apply for viewing and printing documents. For property tax assessments, ownership information, and GIS mapping, visit the local Assessor's Office online portal, which provides free searching of parcel data, assessed values, and ownership history.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Greenwood County must be requested from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Office of Vital Records at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201, or online at www.scdhec.gov/vitalrecords. The fee is $12.00 per certified copy, with typical processing times of 10-15 business days for mail requests and faster service available for online orders with expedited shipping. The Greenwood County Probate Court at (864) 942-8581 can provide assistance with applications and maintains some historical vital records. Only authorized individuals with a direct interest may obtain certified copies, and valid photo identification is required.

Business records in Greenwood County can be found through multiple sources depending on the type of information needed. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Greenwood County Clerk of Court at 528 Monument Street, Suite 103, phone (864) 942-8537. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the free online database at the South Carolina Secretary of State website, www.sos.sc.gov/SC. Local business licenses within municipalities are issued by city governments, such as the City of Greenwood Business License Office at (864) 942-8400.