Find Horry County Residents Directory

Horry County keeps a wide range of public records open to anyone under South Carolina law. The Horry County residents directory includes court files, land records, tax data, and vital documents. You do not need to be a resident or show ID to request most records. The Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and online services portal each hold different types of records. This guide shows you where to search and what to expect when looking for records in Horry County.

Horry County Court Records

The Horry County Clerk of Court is at the Government and Justice Center, 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. This office holds files for Circuit Court, which covers both General Sessions and Common Pleas cases. Family Court records are kept here too. The Clerk also manages the Grand Jury process and issues Orders of Protection.

Anyone can request court records in Horry County. Under S.C. Code Ann. Section 30-4-30(A), any person has the right to inspect or copy public records. You do not need to give a reason. No ID is required for most records. Fees are set by state law under Section 30-4-30(B) to cover the cost of providing copies. Allow 10 to 20 business days for the county to respond to your request.

The Horry County portal below shows the main page for accessing county departments and services online.

From this page you can reach the Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and other offices that hold public records in Horry County.

Note: Vital records such as birth and death certificates require proof of relationship or tangible interest before Horry County can release them.

Horry County Property Records

The Horry County Register of Deeds is at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. This office records about 60,000 documents each year. Land records go back to the 1700s, making Horry County one of the richest sources of historical property data in the state.

Property records in the Horry County residents directory include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and easements. You can search the online land records database by owner name, address, or parcel number. The GIS mapping system gives you a visual way to find property lines and basic ownership details. For tax questions, the Assessor's Office is at (843) 915-5040. Certified copies of property documents cost $5.00 per document. The deed stamp rate is $3.70 per $1,000 of value.

UCC filings, military discharge records, and notary commissions are also on file at this office. Free public access terminals are open during business hours if you want to search in person at the Horry County courthouse.

Horry County Directory Online Tools

The Horry County Online Services Portal puts many searches in one place. You can look up property taxes, view the GIS map, search court records, check on inmates, and start a marriage license application. The portal also has a FOIA request form you can fill out online. Tax payments can be made with a credit or debit card, though a convenience fee applies.

For court records, the portal links to the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index. This state system covers all 46 counties. You can search by name, case number, or date range. Results show case status, parties, and docket events. Basic searches are free.

Here is a look at the statewide court records search tool that includes Horry County data.

You can select Horry County from the dropdown to narrow your results to local cases.

Note: Some Horry County municipal court records are also available through the state public index system.

Myrtle Beach Public Records

Myrtle Beach is the largest city in Horry County. City Hall is at P.O. Drawer 2468, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578. Phone: 843-918-1000. The Municipal Court at 1101 Oak Street handles traffic and misdemeanor cases within city limits. You can reach the court at 843-918-1356.

The City Clerk in Myrtle Beach handles FOIA requests for city records. Police records are available through the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center at 1101 Oak Street. County-level records for Myrtle Beach residents are still held at the Horry County offices in Conway. If you need a court case from Circuit or Family Court, that search goes through the Horry County Clerk of Court, not the city. The Horry County residents directory covers all cities in the county for these record types.

Horry County Residents Directory Resources

Beyond local offices, several state tools can help your Horry County search. South Carolina State Records has over 45 million records across all counties. You can filter by Horry County and record type. For vital records, the SC DHEC Office of Vital Records keeps birth, death, marriage, and divorce records dating back to 1915.

Criminal history checks are handled through the SLED CATCH system. The cost is $25 per search. You need a last name and date of birth. This covers South Carolina records only. For more detailed searches, you can submit a fingerprint-based request through a local law enforcement office in Horry County.

The following types of records are available through Horry County offices:

• Court case files from Circuit and Family Court
• Deeds, mortgages, and liens from the Register of Deeds
• Property tax records from the Assessor's Office
• Marriage license applications through the Probate Court
• Inmate information from the Detention Center

Requesting Horry County Records

To get records from Horry County, start by figuring out which department has the documents you need. Court records go through the Clerk of Court. Property records are at the Register of Deeds. Tax data is at the Assessor's Office. Each one has its own process and fees.

For a written request, include the type of record, names of the people involved, dates if you know them, and your contact details. Send it to the right department at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. You can also visit in person during business hours. Certified copies from the Horry County Clerk of Court cost $5.00 per document plus any copy fees. Standard copies are charged at a per-page rate set by state law.

Note: Complex requests or archived records in Horry County may take longer than 20 business days to fulfill.

Cities in Horry County

Horry County includes several cities along the Grand Strand coast. All county-level records for these cities are held at the Horry County offices in Conway.

Conway is the county seat and home to the Horry County courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Horry County borders other counties in South Carolina. Check your address to ensure you search the correct county for your records.

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