Greenville County Residents Directory

The Greenville County residents directory gives you a way to look up public records held by county offices. Greenville County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit in South Carolina. The Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and Probate Court each keep their own sets of records. You can search for court cases, land documents, and vital records through these offices. Many Greenville County records are free to view through online portals. This page walks you through how to find what you need and where to go for copies.

Greenville County Court Records

The Greenville County Clerk of Court keeps all case files for the Circuit Court and Family Court. This office is at 301 University Ridge in Greenville. You can call them at (864) 467-7300. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Clerk of Court is the main place to start when you need a Greenville County residents directory search for court records.

Court records in Greenville County cover civil suits, criminal cases, and family matters. Civil cases fall under Common Pleas. Criminal cases go through General Sessions. Each case gets a number that shows the year, court type, and county code. For instance, a case might start with the year, then a code like CP for Common Pleas or GS for General Sessions. You can use this number to pull up the full file. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page, and certified copies run $1.00 per page plus a $10.00 certification fee.

The Greenville County Public Index lets you search court records from your home. You can look up cases by party name, case number, or attorney name. The system holds records from 1984 to the present. Results show the case name, status, type, and filing date. Click on a case to see more details like parties, charges, and hearing dates.

The Public Index search page for Greenville County is shown below on the county court website.

This portal is free to use and does not need a login for basic searches.

Greenville County Property Records

The Greenville County Register of Deeds holds all land and property records. This office is also at 301 University Ridge. Phone: (864) 467-7200. Deed records go back to 1787, when Greenville County was first formed. Plats date from the early 1900s. You can search by owner name, address, or tax map number.

Types of documents on file at the Greenville County Register of Deeds include deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, title transfers, and old land grants. Online images of recorded documents are available for most records from 1984 to the present day. Large plats cost about $2.00 per sheet to copy. Certified property documents run about $10 each. The Register of Deeds website offers free access to search the property index. You can also visit the office and use their public access terminals during business hours to browse the Greenville County residents directory for property data.

The Greenville County Register of Deeds search page is shown below.

Original documents are sent back to owners once they have been recorded by the office.

Note: Archived property records before 1984 may require an in-person visit to the Greenville County Register of Deeds office.

Greenville County Probate Records

The Greenville County Probate Court handles estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses. Estate records filed after October 2000 can be viewed through an online system. Only people with a direct interest in a case are approved to view estate files online. For older records, you need to visit the courthouse in person.

Marriage licenses in Greenville County cost $50. Both people must appear at the Probate Court. There is a 24-hour wait after the application before the license is issued. The court also keeps wills, estate files, and guardianship records. Mental health commitments go through this office too.

Below is the Greenville County Probate Court page where you can find forms and case details.

You can reach the Probate Court at the same address as the Clerk of Court on University Ridge.

Greenville County Residents Directory Online

Several state-level tools help you search for Greenville County records beyond the local offices. The South Carolina Judicial Branch runs a public index that covers all 46 counties, including Greenville. You can search by name, case number, or date range. The system shows docket summaries, case status, and party details.

South Carolina State Records is another portal with over 45 million records. It covers court records, vital records, and property data across the state. You can narrow your search to Greenville County. For vital records like birth and death certificates, the SC DHEC Office of Vital Records in Columbia is the main source. Their Greenville County regional office is at 352 Halton Road, Greenville, SC 29607.

Criminal history checks for Greenville County residents are handled through SLED CATCH. This service costs $25 per search plus a $1 online fee. You need the person's last name and date of birth at minimum. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office also keeps arrest records and incident reports. Their Records Division can be reached at (864) 467-5538.

Note: Home address details are no longer shown on the state public index for new and existing court cases as of January 2026.

Greenville County Record Copies

Greenville County charges set fees for copies of records. Here is what you can expect to pay:

• Standard copies: $0.50 per page
• Certified copies: $1.00 per page plus $10 certification fee
• Exemplified copies: $10.00 per document
• Printed pages from public terminals: $0.25 per page

You can pay with cash, money orders, business checks, or credit and debit cards when you visit in person. Mail requests need a money order or cashier's check. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days once payment arrives. Urgent requests may be sped up for an added fee. For certified copies, you must show a valid photo ID. Sealed cases and juvenile records are not available through the Greenville County public index and require a court order to access.

Greenville County Family Court

The Greenville County Family Court is at 350 Halton Road. Phone: 864-467-5800. This court handles matters like custody, support, and protection orders. It is separate from the main courthouse. The Municipal Court is at 426 North Main Street in Greenville. You can reach them at 864-232-2273. Municipal Court deals with traffic cases and minor offenses in the city.

Under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at S.C. Code Ann. Title 30, Chapter 4, most court records in Greenville County are open to the public. Anyone can ask to view them. You do not need to be a party in the case. Some records with sensitive details about children or finances may be sealed or have parts removed.

Note: The Family Court does not provide blank forms for cases, so you may need to seek legal help or visit a law library in Greenville County.

Cities in Greenville County

Greenville County has several cities and towns. Each residents directory search for court records goes through the county offices listed above.

Greenville is the county seat and largest city in the county.

Nearby Counties

If you live near a county line, check your address to make sure you search the right county for records.

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