Conway Residents Directory
The Conway residents directory connects you to public records held at city and county offices in the Horry County seat. Conway sits along the Waccamaw River and serves as the hub for county government services. The city clerk handles municipal records and FOIA requests. Horry County offices in Conway maintain court records, property documents, and vital records. You can search the Conway residents directory to find the right office for any public record you need in this part of South Carolina.
Conway Residents Directory Court Records
Conway is the county seat of Horry County. This means the main courthouse sits right in the city. The Horry County Clerk of Court operates from the Government and Justice Center at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. This office maintains all circuit court records for civil and criminal cases filed in the 15th Judicial Circuit. Family court records for divorce, custody, and child support are also kept here. The clerk manages jury duty, collects court fees, and processes orders of protection.
You can search Conway court records through the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index. Select Horry County from the dropdown to view cases filed in Conway. The system lets you look up records by name, case number, or date range. Results show party names, case type, status, and filing dates. As of January 2026, home addresses no longer appear on the public index for privacy reasons.
Conway Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and traffic cases. Police records are available through the Conway Police Department. For copies of court documents, contact the Clerk of Court in Conway or visit the courthouse during business hours.
Property Records in Conway
The Horry County Register of Deeds maintains all property records for Conway. The office is located at the Government and Justice Center at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. Land records date back to the 1700s, and the county records about 60,000 documents each year. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and easements through the online land records database.
The Conway residents directory for property includes deed transfers, mortgage filings, and tax lien records. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. Deed stamps are calculated at $3.70 per $1,000 of value. The Register of Deeds also accepts UCC filings and records military discharge papers for veterans at no charge. Free public access terminals are available at the office for in-person research during business hours.
The Assessor's Office at 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1C01 handles property valuations and tax questions. Call (843) 915-5040 for assessment details on Conway properties.
Note: Property records can also be viewed through the Horry County GIS mapping system for boundary and zoning details.
Conway Residents Directory Resources
The City of Conway website provides access to municipal records, council meeting agendas, and information about city services for Conway residents.
The Conway city clerk processes all FOIA requests for municipal records. Council meeting minutes and agendas are posted online. Business licenses and zoning records are maintained at city hall. For records held by county offices, visit the Horry County departments located in downtown Conway.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-30, any person has the right to inspect or copy public records. No residency requirement exists for requesting records in Conway. You do not need to show identification for most public records. Requesters should submit a clear written description of the records they need. The county must respond within 10 business days for recent records and 20 business days for records older than 24 months.
Vital Records for Conway Residents
Birth and death certificates for Conway residents are maintained by SC DHEC, Division of Vital Records. The state office holds records dating back to January 1915. A certified copy of a birth certificate costs $12, and the search fee is not refundable. You can order by mail, in person at the Columbia office, or online through VitalChek.
Marriage licenses in Conway are issued through the Horry County Probate Court. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo ID. There is a 24-hour waiting period after application. The Probate Court also handles estate records, guardianships, and mental health commitments for Conway residents.
Statewide Records for Conway
Conway residents can also use state-level resources for broader searches. The South Carolina State Records portal provides access to over 45 million public records across all 46 counties. You can search by name or location. The database covers court records, criminal records, and vital records maintained under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act per S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-15.
The SLED CATCH system allows Conway residents to run criminal history checks for South Carolina records. The fee is $25 per search plus a $1 online convenience fee. You need the person's last name and date of birth at minimum. SLED headquarters is at 4400 Broad River Road in Columbia.
The Horry County portal provides centralized access to online services including tax searches, GIS maps, court records, and FOIA request submissions. Conway residents can access most county services through this site without visiting the courthouse.
Note: Some records require in-person visits with valid photo ID, especially certified copies of vital records and sealed court documents.
Horry County Residents Directory
Conway is the county seat of Horry County. All major county records offices are located in Conway at the Government and Justice Center. For a full guide to Horry County public records including the Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and online services, visit the county page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
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