Lexington County Public Records
Lexington County public records are kept by county and state offices serving one of South Carolina's fastest-growing counties. Court filings, property deeds, criminal records, and many other official documents are available to the public in Lexington County. The county seat is the town of Lexington, and most public records are maintained there or accessible online. This guide explains how to find and request Lexington County public records whether you are researching a property, tracking a court case, or looking into criminal history.
Lexington County Quick Facts
Lexington County Court Records
The Lexington County Clerk of Court is Lisa M. Comer. The office is at 205 East Main Street, Suite 128, Lexington, SC 29072. Phone: (803) 785-8212. The Clerk of Court manages records for Circuit Court (General Sessions and Common Pleas), Family Court, and Magistrate Court. Criminal court records show criminal history including traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Records include defendant information, charges, hearing timelines, arrest dates, physical description, attorney, and judge. Marriage licenses and passport services are also processed at this office.
The free SC Judicial Branch Public Index for Lexington County is at publicindex.sccourts.org. Search by name or case number. Results include case type, filing dates, charges, hearing schedules, and current status. Family Court is also at 205 East Main Street, and can be reached at (803) 785-8400. Circuit Court for General Sessions and Common Pleas is at the same address. Municipal Courts in Lexington County maintain separate records for their own cases and are not part of the county Clerk of Court system.
The SC Judicial Branch Public Index for Lexington County is the official free portal for searching court records online. Mugshots of Lexington County defendants are available through the Lexington County Sheriff's Office. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard copies and $5 for document certification. Federal court records for Lexington County fall under the US District Court for the District of South Carolina at Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, 901 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201, phone 803-765-5816.
Note: Sealed cases and juvenile records in Lexington County are not accessible through the public records search tools.
Lexington County Property Records
The Lexington County Register of Deeds records all real property instruments for the county. This includes deeds, mortgages, liens, plat and survey records, and UCC financing statements. Marriage licenses and notary public services are also available here. Records date back many decades and are preserved for historical research. Certified copies of recorded instruments can be obtained in person or by mail.
Property records are accessible through the Lexington County website at lexingtoncounty.com. The Register of Deeds section includes search options, fee schedules, and contact information. E-recording is available for authorized filers. GIS mapping tools link parcel data with satellite and boundary information. Online search capabilities allow users to search by grantor, grantee, document type, or date range from any device.
The Lexington County Tax Assessor handles property appraisals, ownership records, and parcel data. This office maintains records on real property, personal property, and mobile homes in Lexington County. Search by owner name, parcel number, or address to find assessment values, taxable values, and ownership history. Exemptions, appeals, and tax billing information are also managed here and accessible online.
Lexington County Criminal Records
The Lexington County Sheriff's Office operates the county detention center. Inmate records, including current detainees with booking information and charges, are available through the Sheriff's section of the county website at lexingtoncounty.com. Bond amounts and visitation procedures are also described on the site. The Records Division handles incident reports, accident reports, background check inquiries, and CCW permit applications. Fingerprinting services are offered at the Sheriff's Office as well.
For certified criminal history checks covering Lexington County, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. A full name and date of birth are required. Online checks cost $25. Qualifying charities pay $8. Mail requests to SLED Records Dept., PO Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221-1398. Phone: 803-896-1443.
The SLED sex offender registry at sled.sc.gov is searchable by name and address for Lexington County registrants. State prison inmates from Lexington County are searchable through the SC Department of Corrections at doc.sc.gov.
Requesting Lexington County Public Records
Lexington County public records requests follow the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act at Title 30, Chapter 4 of the SC Code. Submit a written request to the specific Lexington County agency that holds the records. Requests can be sent by mail, email, or in person. You do not need to provide a reason for the request.
Agencies must respond within 10 business days for records under 24 months old. For older records, the deadline is 20 business days. After confirming availability, the agency has 30 calendar days to produce the records, or 35 days for records over 24 months. Paper copies are $0.25 per page. Electronic delivery is free. A deposit of up to 25% of the total anticipated cost can be requested before work starts. Agencies that arbitrarily deny valid requests face a $500 civil penalty.
Exemptions include active law enforcement investigations, personal home addresses of public employees (added January 2026), juvenile records, attorney-client materials, trade secrets, and medical records. When part of a record is exempt, the agency must still provide the non-exempt portions. Failure to respond within the required time means the request is deemed approved for non-exempt records.
Lexington County Records Online
The SC Public Index at sccourts.org is the go-to tool for free Lexington County court record searches. Look up cases by name or case number across Circuit, Family, and Magistrate Court. The C-Track public portal at sccourts.org/c-track-public-access provides expanded case detail. The Lexington County government website provides department contact information for submitting records requests directly to the relevant office.
Business entity records are at businessfilings.sc.gov. Historical Lexington County records may be found through the SC Department of Archives at scdah.sc.gov. Voter records are at scvotes.gov. The SC Department of Public Safety at scdps.com offers highway patrol and driving record access connected to Lexington County. SLED at sled.sc.gov is the central hub for criminal history and sex offender tools statewide.
Cities in Lexington County
Lexington County includes the town of Lexington and several other growing communities. All county-level public records for these areas are maintained by the Lexington County offices described on this page.
Nearby Counties
Lexington County is located in the Midlands region just west of Columbia. Surrounding counties each maintain their own public records offices.