Kershaw County, South Carolina Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Kershaw County are typically managed by the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office. You can request these photos by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly at their main office located at 821 Ridgeway Road, Lugoff, SC 29078. Some mugshots may be available through the online portal on the Sheriff's Office website, where they periodically update arrest records and associated photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Kershaw County, you should contact the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED provides statewide criminal background checks, which can be requested online through their official website. Locally, you may also inquire at the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process and any additional local requirements.

To look up sex offenders in Kershaw County, you can use the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry, which is maintained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The registry provides an online search tool where you can search by name, address, or geographic area. This tool is accessible via the SLED website and offers detailed information about registered sex offenders in Kershaw County.

You can register to vote in Kershaw County through the South Carolina online voter registration system at www.scvotes.gov/online-voter-registration, by mailing a completed voter registration form to the Kershaw County Board of Voter Registration and Elections at 515 Walnut Street, Camden, SC 29020, or by registering in person at the Elections Office. You must register at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote. The region Elections Office (803) 425-1500, extension 1117) can also provide information about absentee voting requirements and polling place locations.

Property records in Kershaw County can be accessed through the Register of Deeds Office at the Kershaw County Courthouse, 1121 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020, or by visiting the courthouse in person to search deed indexes and recorded documents. For property tax information, assessments, and parcel maps, visit the Auditor's website at www.kershaw.sc.gov/auditor, which offers a free searchable GIS database where you can find property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, and tax history. Certified copies of deeds and other recorded instruments can be obtained from the Register of Deeds for approximately $1 per page plus certification fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Kershaw County can be obtained through the Kershaw County Probate Court at 1121 Broad Street, Room 203, Camden, SC 29020 (phone: 803-425-1500). Certified copies cost $12 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy ordered at the same time, with processing typically taking 5-10 business days. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct relationship or legal interest as required by South Carolina law. Alternatively, you can order vital records statewide through the South State Vital Records Office online at www.scdhec.gov/vitalrecords or by visiting their office in Columbia.

Business license records in Kershaw County depend on the type of business and registration. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Kershaw County Clerk of Court at 1121 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020, and can be searched in person during business hours. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, use the South Carolina Secretary of State's free online business search at www.sos.sc.gov/business-filings to find entity information, registered agents, and filing status. Local business licenses are issued by individual municipalities such as the Town of Camden; contact the Kershaw County Planning and Development Department (803) 425-1500) or the specific municipality where the business operates for licensing requirements.