Anderson County Record Search
The Anderson County residents directory gives you a clear path to public records held by county offices. Anderson County is in the northwest corner of South Carolina and is part of the 10th Judicial Circuit. The county seat is the city of Anderson, where most offices are based. This residents directory covers court records, property filings, vital records, and fraud alert tools for Anderson County. You can search for people by name, look up deed transfers, or check court dockets using the resources on this page and through the county clerk system.
Anderson County Quick Facts
Anderson County Clerk of Court
C. Reena Thomason serves as the Clerk of Court for Anderson County. She was appointed in December 2022. The office is at 100 South Main Street in Anderson, SC 29624. You can reach the Clerk of Court by phone at 864-260-4053. This office is the official record keeper for criminal, civil, and family court cases in Anderson County.
The Anderson County Clerk of Court handles many duties beyond record storage. Staff manage the grand jury process, summon jurors, and compile trial lists for each court term. The office collects fees and fines ordered by Circuit Court judges. Orders of Protection are filed here as well. If you need to find a person in the Anderson County residents directory through court records, the South Carolina Public Index lets you search by party name or case number for free. Visit the Anderson County Clerk of Court page for more details on services and hours.
Note: Criminal warrants received by the Clerk of Court are sent on to the right law enforcement office for processing in Anderson County.
Anderson County Public Records
Anderson County has an online portal for public court records. You can search by party name, case type, court, or judge. Criminal case results show the charges involved. Actions taken on each case appear in order by date. The Anderson County public records page is the best place to start your search.
For records that are not online, you can send a written request to the Public Information Office. Mail it to PO Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622. You can also call 864-260-1047 for help. Copies cost $0.50 per page, and certified copies are $5.00 per document. Public access terminals are set up at the courthouse if you want to search in person. Staff can help you find what you need during business hours.
The Anderson County residents directory draws from these same records. Court cases, property transfers, and other filed documents are all part of the public record under S.C. Code Ann. Section 30-4-10, the state Freedom of Information Act.
Anderson County Property Records
Cynthia D. Radford is the Register of Deeds for Anderson County. Her office handles all property record filings. The mailing address is PO Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622. The phone number is (864) 260-4054. Deeds, mortgages, plat maps, and liens are all recorded through this office. You can search property records online or visit in person.
Anderson County offers a free Fraud Alert Service called REEACT. This tool lets property owners sign up to get alerts when a document is recorded under their name. It helps catch fraud early. You can sign up on the Anderson County Register of Deeds website. The service is free to all Anderson County residents.
If you are searching the Anderson County residents directory for a property owner, the Register of Deeds has records sorted by grantor and grantee. Older records may need advance notice to pull from storage, so call ahead if you need something from many years back.
Note: The REEACT fraud alert is a free service and does not stop a recording from happening, but it does warn you right away so you can act fast.
Vital Records in Anderson County
Birth, death, marriage, and divorce records for Anderson County come through the state. SC DHEC keeps vital records from 1915 onward. You can order by mail to 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201, or online through VitalChek. A birth certificate search costs $12. Extra copies are $3 each. Include a photo ID copy with your request.
The Anderson County Probate Court issues marriage licenses and handles estate matters. Guardianships and mental health commitments also fall under this court. Walk-in requests are accepted, and you will need a valid photo ID. Forms are on the Probate Court website for download.
Statewide Lookup Tools
The South Carolina State Records portal covers all 46 counties and more than 45 million records. You can search by name or record type. This is helpful when you are not sure which Anderson County office has the file you need. Criminal history checks go through the SLED CATCH system at a cost of $25 per search.
The CATCH portal requires the person's last name and date of birth. Results come from fingerprint records held by state law enforcement. The fee is $25 plus $1 for online orders. You can print the results right away. For court records across the state, use the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index. Both tools work well as part of the Anderson County residents directory.
Cities in Anderson County
Anderson County includes the city of Anderson and several smaller towns. Most county records are held at the offices in the city of Anderson.
Nearby Counties
Anderson County sits between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the Upstate region. If you are searching for someone who lives near a county line, try the nearby residents directories.