Simpsonville Public Records
Simpsonville public records are available through the city's online NextRequest portal, the Simpsonville Police Department, and Greenville County offices. Residents can submit FOIA requests online, receive status updates by email, and download released documents through the portal. Simpsonville operates under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, giving the public the right to inspect and copy city records. This guide covers the main sources for searching and obtaining Simpsonville public records, including police reports, court cases, and property documents.
Simpsonville Quick Facts
Public Records in Simpsonville
Simpsonville is a fast-growing city in Greenville County in South Carolina's Upstate region. The city maintains records through its administration department, which handles FOIA requests, city council materials, and municipal operations. The City Clerk's office is the official records custodian for council minutes, ordinances, resolutions, city contracts, and boards and commissions files. The city's main office is at 118 N.E. Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681, phone 864-967-9526.
The city's administration page at simpsonville.com outlines how to submit public record requests. All requests go through the Simpsonville Public Records Request Portal, a NextRequest platform that lets you track your request, receive email notifications, and download released documents. City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Agendas and minutes from these meetings are available online.
Property records for Simpsonville are held at the Greenville County Register of Deeds. Court records for serious matters go through the Greenville County Clerk of Court. Both offices are in Greenville, as Simpsonville is part of Greenville County.
Note: Records connected to active police investigations are exempt from FOIA under South Carolina law. Personal information from public records may not be used for commercial solicitation under S.C. Code § 30-2-50.
Simpsonville Police Department Records
The Simpsonville Police Department is at 405 E Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681. The Records Division can be reached at 864-228-2595 for assistance with records requests. Police records include incident reports, accident reports, and vehicle tow records. The department keeps records of all vehicle tows within city limits. Accident reports are available through the Records Division. Requests can be submitted by mail with the driver's name, accident date, and contact information. You must be named on the accident report to obtain a copy. Pick-up is in person.
The Simpsonville public records portal lets residents submit and track FOIA requests entirely online, including secure document downloads.
Submit a records request at cityofsimpsonvillesc.nextrequest.com to access city records from all departments, including police.
For accidents on interstate highways, use SCDMV Form FR-50. Send a $6.00 check or money order payable to SCDMV at P.O. Box 1498, Blythewood, SC 29016-0040. In-person processing is also available at SCDMV branches in Blythewood and Columbia. For police FOIA requests, the department email is chief@simpsonvillepd.com, and the direct police records line is 864-967-9540.
The Records Division handles incident reports, FOIA requests, and discovery requests for attorneys. All requests are processed in the order received. Active investigations are exempt from disclosure until the case is closed.
How to Request Simpsonville Public Records
Simpsonville uses the NextRequest platform at cityofsimpsonvillesc.nextrequest.com for all public records requests. You can create an account or submit a request without one. The portal assigns a tracking number and sends email notifications as your request moves through the process. Released documents are delivered as PDFs through secure download links.
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at Title 30, Chapter 4 governs the process. The city must notify you within 10 business days for standard records. Records older than 24 months require a 20-business-day response window. Once approved, records must be produced within 30 calendar days for standard requests and 35 calendar days for records over 24 months old.
Fees are set by state law. Paper copies cost approximately $0.25 per page. Electronic records carry no copy fee. A deposit of up to 25% may be required for large or complex requests. If the city does not respond on time, the request is deemed approved for non-exempt records under state law.
Simpsonville Court Records
Simpsonville does not operate a separate municipal court for all matters. Traffic and ordinance cases from Simpsonville are typically heard in Greenville County magistrate or municipal court. For major civil and criminal matters, the Greenville County Clerk of Court maintains all Circuit Court, Family Court, and General Sessions records.
Search Greenville County court records for free using the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index. This system covers all 46 South Carolina counties and allows searches by name, case number, or court type. As of January 2026, home addresses no longer appear in Public Index results. For certified copies of court documents, contact the Greenville County Clerk of Court directly.
The SC FOIA statute provides the full framework for how Simpsonville and all public bodies in South Carolina must respond to records requests.
Review the full text of South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at scstatehouse.gov/code/t30c004.php.
Note: Certain case records may be sealed by court order. Juvenile records and some domestic relations matters are restricted from public access under South Carolina law.
Searching Simpsonville Records Online
The Simpsonville public records page is the best starting point for city records. For court records, the SC Public Index at sccourts.org/case-records-search/ provides free access to Greenville County court cases. You can search by party name or case number.
For statewide criminal history checks, the SLED CATCH system charges $25 per name search. A full name and date of birth are required. The search is name-based and covers South Carolina records only. For registered sex offenders in Simpsonville, use the free SLED Sex Offender Registry.
Business records for companies in Simpsonville are searchable through the Secretary of State's business filings portal. Election and voter registration data is available at scvotes.gov. State inmate records are searchable through the SC Department of Corrections website.
Greenville County Public Records
Simpsonville is in Greenville County. Court and property records for Simpsonville are filed at the Greenville County courthouse. Visit the county page for complete records access.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Simpsonville is part of the greater Greenville metro area. These nearby cities share county court systems and overlapping state records infrastructure.