Edgefield County Public Records
Edgefield County public records are maintained by offices at the county courthouse in Edgefield, South Carolina. The Clerk of Court handles court filings and case records. The Register of Deeds maintains land documents and property records. The Sheriff's Office provides arrest and detention records. Edgefield County residents and outside parties can search court cases through the SC Public Index and request other records in person or by mail. This page covers all the main ways to find and obtain public records in Edgefield County.
Edgefield County Quick Facts
Edgefield County Court Records
The Edgefield County Clerk of Court is located at the Edgefield County Courthouse. The office provides public access to court records during regular business hours. Case types include civil matters from Common Pleas Court, criminal cases from General Sessions, family law proceedings, and probate matters. Court dockets and scheduled hearing calendars are available through the SC courts system. The Clerk maintains all court filings and case documentation.
The Edgefield County SC Judicial Public Index gives free online access to Circuit, Family, and Magistrate Court records.
You can search by party name or case number and view case status, charges, and disposition details without any login.
Judgments and orders are searchable through the Public Index. Civil case documentation, criminal case files, and family court records are available to the public with some restrictions. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and adoption files are not accessible. Copy fees apply for document reproduction. Certified copies require an additional fee. The office is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
The Clerk of Court also processes marriage licenses, passport applications, and notary public applications. The SC FOIA governs public access to all non-restricted court records. For appellate court records, the SC C-Track system provides access to cases above the Circuit Court level.
Note: As of January 2026, home addresses no longer appear in SC Public Index search results throughout South Carolina.
Edgefield County Property Records
The Edgefield County Register of Deeds records and preserves all land instruments for the county. The office is located at the Edgefield County complex and is accessible through the Edgefield County website. Documents on file include property deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, UCC filings, and powers of attorney. Historical land records are maintained from the county's formation and are available for public review.
Property deed records are open for public inspection. The Register of Deeds office has public access terminals for self-service searches. Staff can help locate record books and index entries but do not perform title searches on behalf of the public. Certified copies of recorded instruments are available for a fee. Recording fees apply per state statute. E-recording capabilities may be available for submitters who qualify. Boundary surveys and plat maps are maintained as part of the public land record.
Property tax assessments and billing are handled separately by the Edgefield County Tax Assessor. That office can be reached through the main county website. Search by owner name or map number for tax and assessment information.
Edgefield County Criminal and Arrest Records
The Edgefield County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and operates the county detention center. The current inmate roster is available online through the county website. Searches can be done by inmate name. Booking information includes charges and bond amounts. Incident reports and accident reports can be requested through the records division. Background check services, warrant inquiries, and concealed weapons permit applications are processed through the Sheriff's Office.
The Edgefield County website provides contact information and links for the Sheriff's Office and detention center.
The SLED CATCH system at catch.sled.sc.gov provides statewide criminal background checks that include Edgefield County records where charges were formally reported.
Sex offender information for Edgefield County is maintained through the SLED Sex Offender Registry. State prison inmates can be located through the SC Department of Corrections inmate database. SLED CATCH charges $25 per search ($8 for charities) and requires a name and date of birth. The SLED phone number is 803-896-1443.
How to Request Edgefield County Public Records
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at Title 30, Chapter 4 gives anyone the right to request public records from Edgefield County offices. Written requests should be submitted to the office holding the records. No specific form is required. Requests may be mailed, emailed, or delivered in person. The County Administrator's office in Edgefield can direct general FOIA inquiries to the right department.
Agencies must respond within 10 business days for records two years old or less. Records more than two years old allow a 20-business-day response. After deciding to release records, the office has 30 days to produce them. Copy fees are typically $0.25 per page for paper copies. Electronic transmissions are generally provided without charge. Deposits of up to 25% of estimated costs may be required for large requests.
Under SC Code Section 30-4-50, certain records are always public. These include the names and titles of public employees, final agency opinions, meeting minutes, crime reports, and records of fund expenditures. An agency that fails to respond within the required window is treated as having approved release of non-exempt records. Willful violations can result in a civil penalty of $500. Information on what personal data is protected can be found at Title 30, Chapter 2.
Edgefield County Online Records Search
The SC Judicial Public Index for Edgefield County is the main free tool for court records. Business entity searches are at SC Business Filings. Older historical records from Edgefield County may be available at the SC Department of Archives and History. Voter registration and election records are at SCVotes.gov. Criminal fees and charges under state law are detailed at Title 23, Chapter 3.
For the most complete property record searches, visiting the Register of Deeds in person at the Edgefield County Courthouse remains the most reliable option, especially for older documents not yet digitized.
Nearby Counties
Edgefield County is in the western part of South Carolina and borders several other counties with their own records access systems.