Search Spartanburg County Residents Directory

The Spartanburg County residents directory brings together records from the Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and Probate Court into one guide. You can search for court cases, land records, marriage files, and estate documents held by Spartanburg County offices. Several online tools make it possible to look up records from home. This page explains where each type of record is kept, how to search for it, and what it costs to get copies from Spartanburg County.

Spartanburg County Clerk of Court

Amy W. Cox is the Clerk of Court for Spartanburg County. The office is at 180 Magnolia Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2100, in Spartanburg. Call (864) 596-2591 for general questions. The Clerk manages civil, criminal, and family court records. Staff also handle jury services, child support collection, and case filings for Circuit Court.

You can search Spartanburg County court records through the SC Judicial Public Index for Spartanburg. This tool lets you look up cases by number, party name, or attorney. Results show case status, filing dates, and party details. The search is free. For certified copies, visit the Clerk of Court in person or send a written request. Under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code Ann. Section 30-4-10, most court records are open to the public.

Some records are not public in Spartanburg County. Juvenile cases, adoption files, Social Security numbers, and medical details are restricted. Sealed proceedings also stay closed to public view.

Spartanburg County Register of Deeds

Ashley Williams serves as Register of Deeds for Spartanburg County. The office is at 366 N Church Street, Main Level, Suite 100. Call (864) 596-2514 for help. This office records about 60,000 documents each year. It is one of the busiest in the state. Land records in Spartanburg County go back to the 1700s.

The Spartanburg County Register of Deeds website lets you search property records online. You can look up deeds, mortgages, plats, and other recorded documents. The residents directory for property in Spartanburg County is broad. Certified copies are available in person or by mail. UCC filings are also accepted at this office. The Register of Deeds also operates a passport acceptance facility that processes over 14,000 applications each year.

Note: Recording fees vary by document type, so confirm costs with the office before you submit documents.

Spartanburg County Probate Court

The Spartanburg County Probate Court is at 180 Magnolia Street, 4th Floor, Suite 4113. Phone (864) 596-2556 for questions. This court has jurisdiction over estates, guardianships, trusts, marriage licenses, and mental health commitments. It handles a wide range of records that show up in the Spartanburg County residents directory.

Marriage licenses are one of the most requested records at the Spartanburg County Probate Court. The fee is about $100 for South Carolina residents and $150 for out-of-state applicants. There is a 24 to 48 hour wait between applying and getting the license. Once issued, a South Carolina marriage license has no expiration date. Both people must be at least 18 years old. Bring a valid photo ID and your Social Security number. Spartanburg County is one of the few counties in South Carolina that allows you to get a marriage license by mail without both parties appearing in person.

Small estate proceedings are available when the total value is under $25,000. These use a simpler process with lower court costs. Copy fees at the Probate Court are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. If you need the office to do a detailed record search, there is a $25.00 research fee.

Spartanburg County Records Access

The Spartanburg County public records guide explains how to get different types of records. Court cases are searchable through the SC Judicial Public Index. Property documents go through the Register of Deeds. Vital records like birth and death certificates come from the state level through SC DHEC.

Under S.C. Code Ann. Section 30-4-30, the county must respond to public records requests within 10 business days. Complex or large requests may take up to 30 calendar days with written notice. You can inspect records for free during business hours at any county office. Certified copies and research fees apply when you need official documents.

• Court records through the Clerk of Court
• Property documents at the Register of Deeds
• Marriage licenses from the Probate Court
• Estate and trust files at the Probate Court
• Vital records through SC DHEC

Note: Mugshots are generally public under South Carolina law, but access may vary based on the stage of a case.

State Resources for Spartanburg

The South Carolina State Records portal covers all 46 counties and holds over 45 million public records. You can search by name and narrow results to Spartanburg County. This is a good starting point when you are not sure which office holds the record you need.

The SC Judicial Branch Public Index gives direct access to court records statewide. Select Spartanburg County and search by name or case number. Basic case details display at no cost. For full documents, contact the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court. As of January 2026, home addresses no longer show on this system for any case, new or old.

The Spartanburg County residents directory also connects to state vital records. SC DHEC maintains birth, death, marriage, and divorce records going back to 1915. Certified copies cost $12 each. You can order them by mail, in person at a regional office, or through VitalChek online.

Cities in Spartanburg County

Spartanburg County has several cities and towns. All county-level records are accessed through the offices listed above, no matter which city you live in.

Visit each city page for local details on the Spartanburg County residents directory.

Nearby Counties

Spartanburg County sits next to several other South Carolina counties. If the person you are looking for may live in a neighboring area, try searching those residents directories too.

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