Sumter, South Carolina is known for its historic downtown district, its military presence, and its agricultural heritage. The City of Sumter is governed by a Mayor-Council form of government. The City Council consists of seven members, each elected from one of seven wards. The Mayor is elected at-large. The City Council is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and enacting ordinances. Below are direct public records resources that can help you find the most up-to-date information. 
	
 
			
	
		
		
		- City of Sumter
 Directory of Sumter city records and information.
 PO Box 1449
 21 N. Main Street
 Sumter, SC 29150
 Tel: (803) 436-2500
 Fax: (803) 436-2615
 Email: info@sumter-sc.com
 
- Sumter Police Department
 107 East Hampton Ave.
 Sumter, SC 29150
 (803) 436-2700
 
- City Manager's Office
 Search city clerk recorded documents and more.
 21 N. Main Street
 Sumter, SC 29150
 (803) 436-2690
 
- Sumter Fire Department
 129 East Hampton St.
 Sumter, SC 29150
 (803) 436-2600
 
- Sumter South Carolina Criminal Records Search and Depository
 Conduct a background check and get a criminal history report.
 SLED Records Department
 P.O. Box 21398,
 Columbia, S.C. 29221-1398
 
- Official Sumter South Carolina Courts
 Search criminal cases, divorces and other civil court filings.
 1015 SUMTER STREET, SUITE 200
 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29201
 
- Center for Missing & Exploited Children
 Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information.
 
- Sumter South Carolina Inmate locator
 Locate a prisoner held in a South Carolina facility
 South Carolina Department of Corrections
 4444 Broad River Road
 Columbia, SC 29210
 
 
     
What is the process for someone who is arrested in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina to go through the jail and court system?
If you get arrested in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, you would go to the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center and appear in court at the Sumter County Courthouse.
What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina Library?
You can find public records in the Sumter County Library. The library has a variety of resources available, including online databases, microfilm, and print materials. The library also offers access to the South Carolina State Archives, which contains a wealth of public records.
Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina?
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office offers fingerprinting services.
What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, and what information is provided in the records?
Sumter, South Carolina vital records can be obtained from the Sumter County Register of Deeds office. 
The types of records available include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees. To obtain a vital record, you must provide a valid photo ID, proof of relationship to the person named on the record, and the appropriate fee.