York City Residents Directory
The York residents directory covers public records held by city and county offices in this historic South Carolina city. York sits in York County and has a well-preserved historic district that reflects the city's long past. The City Clerk maintains records at the local level, while York County offices handle court cases, property deeds, and vital records. This page walks you through the tools and offices you need to search for records in York and the surrounding area.
York Quick Facts
York City Clerk Records
The City Clerk in York keeps the official records of city government. Council meeting minutes, city ordinances, and resolutions are all on file with the clerk. The City of York website has contact details for the clerk and other departments.
York accepts FOIA requests through the City Clerk. Under S.C. Code Ann. Section 30-4-10, the public has the right to ask for records held by any government body in South Carolina. Put your request in writing and describe what you need. The city will respond within the time frame set by state law. Most city records are open to the public, though certain files like active investigation records may be exempt.
York has a historic district with buildings and records that date back many years. The city's record keeping reflects this long history, and some older files may take more time to locate than recent ones.
York Court Records Search
The York Municipal Court handles city-level violations. Traffic cases, minor offenses, and local ordinance matters go through this court. Records from municipal court are separate from county court files.
For county and circuit court cases, York is in the 16th Judicial Circuit. Civil lawsuits, criminal matters, and family court filings are all managed at the York County level. The York County Clerk of Court maintains these records. You can look up cases online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch Case Records Search. Select York County from the list to find cases in the area. The tool shows case status, party names, and filing dates.
Certified copies of court documents come from the York County Clerk of Court office. The online search gives you a summary of the case, but you need to contact the clerk for official copies.
Note: Home addresses are no longer shown on the public index for new or existing cases statewide as of January 2026.
York Property Records
Property records for York are filed through York County. The York County Register of Deeds handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats for all properties in the county. This includes land and homes within York city limits. You can search online by owner name, parcel number, or address.
The York County recording office has information on filing requirements and fees for new documents. If you need to record a deed or check the chain of title on a property in York, this is the office to contact. Older records may require an in-person visit, though many recent filings are available online.
York County Recording Resources
The York County government website includes a recording information page that covers how to file and search for property documents. Visit the York County recording page for details on fees and forms.
This resource is helpful for anyone in the York residents directory who needs to look up deeds, liens, or other property documents filed at the county level.
Vital Records for York Residents
Birth and death certificates for York residents are managed by the SC DHEC Office of Vital Records in Columbia. You can apply by mail or visit a regional DHEC office. The search fee is $12 and is not refundable.
Birth records become public after 100 years. Death records open after 50 years. Before those dates, only family members and legal representatives can get certified copies. You need to include a copy of your photo ID with any request. Marriage licenses in the York area go through the York County Probate Court.
- Birth certificates: $12 search fee, public after 100 years
- Death certificates: $12 search fee, public after 50 years
- Marriage licenses: filed through York County Probate Court
- Payment accepted by money order or cashier's check
Note: Additional copies of the same record cost $3 each when ordered at the same time as the original request.
Statewide Records for York
The South Carolina State Records portal offers a broad search across multiple record types and all 46 counties. This tool pulls from court systems, corrections data, and other public sources. Search by name and filter by York County to focus on the local area.
This portal is useful when you are not sure which office holds a specific record or when you want to search across criminal, court, and vital records at once. It draws from official government data and covers the full state.
York County Residents Directory
York is part of York County, and most record types beyond city-level documents are managed by county offices. Court filings, property deeds, marriage licenses, and probate records all go through the county. For a full guide to York County records, visit the county residents directory page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other cities in the York County area maintain their own residents directory records. Pick a city below to find records and resources nearby.