North Myrtle Beach Residents Directory
The North Myrtle Beach residents directory connects you to public records held by city offices and Horry County agencies along the Grand Strand. North Myrtle Beach is a tourism-focused city with a year-round population that continues to grow. City clerk files, council records, and municipal court data are managed locally. Property records and vital records go through Horry County. This page shows you how to search for records in North Myrtle Beach and which office handles each type of request.
North Myrtle Beach Quick Facts
North Myrtle Beach City Clerk
The City Clerk in North Myrtle Beach manages official city records. Council meeting minutes, city ordinances, and official correspondence are all held by this office. Requests for North Myrtle Beach city records start with the clerk. You can find office hours and contact details on the City of North Myrtle Beach website.
North Myrtle Beach processes all records requests under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. Under S.C. Code Ann. Section 30-4-15, any person can inspect or copy public records. Write to the City Clerk with a detailed description of the records you need. Add dates and names when you can. The city follows state law timelines for every response.
Council meetings cover topics like tourism policy, beach management, and development permits. Minutes from these meetings are part of the public record and are often posted on the city website after each session.
North Myrtle Beach Court Records
Municipal Court in North Myrtle Beach handles city ordinance violations and minor offenses. This court hears cases tied to noise, traffic, code violations, and other local matters. Records from municipal court are kept at the city level.
For cases that go beyond the city, North Myrtle Beach falls under the 15th Judicial Circuit. Civil lawsuits, felonies, and family court matters are filed at the Horry County Courthouse. The Horry County Clerk of Court maintains these files. You can also search court records online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch Case Records Search. Select Horry County from the drop-down to find cases tied to North Myrtle Beach residents.
The tourism season brings a spike in code and traffic cases. Many of these go through municipal court. Records from these cases are public and can be requested through the court clerk.
Note: As of January 2026, home addresses are no longer shown on the public index for any case in the state.
North Myrtle Beach City Resources
The City of North Myrtle Beach maintains its official website with links to departments, services, and records. Visit the North Myrtle Beach city website for forms and contact details.
The site lists phone numbers and office locations for each department. North Myrtle Beach residents can use these pages to find the right office before making a trip or mailing a request.
Property Records in North Myrtle Beach
Property records for North Myrtle Beach are managed by Horry County. The Register of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats for all land in the county. That includes every parcel in North Myrtle Beach. Deed records show the buyer, seller, sale date, and legal description. Mortgage filings show the lender and the loan amount.
North Myrtle Beach has a large number of vacation homes and rental properties. This means property records see a high volume of transfers, refinances, and new filings each year. The county Register of Deeds office handles all of these, and many can be searched online.
Tax records come from the Horry County Assessor and Treasurer offices. The assessor sets property values. The treasurer handles bills and payments. Both offices offer online tools for looking up a North Myrtle Beach property by address or parcel number.
North Myrtle Beach Vital Records
Birth and death certificates are held by the state. The SC DHEC Office of Vital Records has birth and death files going back to 1915. Birth records become public after 100 years. Death records open after 50. Until those dates pass, only family and legal representatives can request certified copies.
Marriage licenses for North Myrtle Beach residents go through the Horry County Probate Court. Apply at the county level. Divorce records sit with the Clerk of Court in the county where the case was filed. Under S.C. Code Ann. Section 30-4-20, these are public records unless sealed by a court order.
Search North Myrtle Beach Directory
There are several ways to look up records for North Myrtle Beach residents. The best method depends on the type of record and how old it is.
For court records, use the statewide case search and select Horry County. For property data, check the Horry County Register of Deeds. Vital records go through SC DHEC or the county probate court. City records like council minutes and FOIA responses come from the North Myrtle Beach City Clerk.
The South Carolina State Records portal pulls data from many government sources. It covers criminal, court, and vital records and works well when you are not sure which office holds what you need. Online tools handle most recent files. Older records may need a written request or a visit to the correct office. Always check the office website first for hours, forms, and any fees allowed under S.C. Code Ann. Section 30-4-30.
Horry County Residents Directory
North Myrtle Beach is part of Horry County, and most records beyond the city level go through county offices. Court filings, property deeds, marriage licenses, and probate records are all managed at the county level. For a full guide to Horry County records, visit the county residents directory page.
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