Lexington County, South Carolina Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Lexington County can be obtained from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. They maintain an online portal where recent booking photos are available for public viewing. For older records or specific requests, you may need to visit the Sheriff's Department in person or contact them for assistance.

To obtain a criminal background check in Lexington County, you should contact the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED provides background checks through their online system, where you can request a check by submitting the required information and paying a fee. For local inquiries, you may also contact the Lexington County Sheriff's Department for guidance on the process.

You can look up sex offenders in Lexington County by accessing the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry, which is maintained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The registry provides a searchable database where you can find information on registered sex offenders by name, location, or other criteria. This tool is available online and is updated regularly to ensure public safety.

You can register to vote in Lexington County through the South Carolina Election Commission's online portal at scVOTES.gov or by submitting a paper application to the Lexington County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 212 South Lake Drive, Suite 106, Lexington, SC 29072 (phone: 803-785-8361). Registration must be completed at least 30 days before any election. Once registered, you can request an absentee ballot if you meet statutory qualifications such as being 65 or older, being absent from the county on Election Day, or having a physical disability.

Property records in Lexington County can be searched through the Lexington County Register of Deeds office at 212 South Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072 (phone: 803-785-8218) or online at lex-co.sc.gov. The county provides free online access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and other land documents. the local Assessor's Office also offers a GIS property search tool showing ownership, assessed values, tax information, and aerial imagery at no cost.

Birth and death certificates for events in Lexington County are issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Office of Vital Records, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (phone: 803-898-3630). Certificates cost $12 for the first copy and $3 for additional copies, with processing taking 4-6 weeks for mail requests. Online ordering is available through scdhec.gov/vitalrecords or VitalChek with expedited options for additional fees; you must provide valid ID and demonstrate a direct relationship to the record.

Business licenses for unincorporated Lexington County are issued by the Lexington County Business Services Division at 212 South Lake Drive (phone: 803-785-8195); municipalities issue their own licenses. For corporate entities and LLCs, search the South Carolina Secretary of State's Business Entities Portal at businessfilings.sc.gov, which provides free access to business registrations, status, registered agents, and formation dates. Fictitious name registrations (DBAs) are filed with the Lexington County Clerk of Court and can be searched through that office.