Marion County Public Records
Marion County public records are maintained by county offices and South Carolina state agencies serving this Pee Dee region county. Court documents, property filings, criminal history, and other official records are available to the public in Marion County. Many records can be searched online through state and county portals, while others require a formal written request or an in-person visit. This guide covers the main sources for Marion County public records and explains how to obtain them under South Carolina law.
Marion County Quick Facts
Marion County Court Records
The Marion County Clerk of Court is located at the Marion County Courthouse, 100 Court Street, Marion, SC 29571. Phone: 843-423-8240. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Clerk of Court maintains records for Circuit Court (General Sessions and Common Pleas), Family Court, and Magistrate Court. This office also handles marriage licenses, passport services, and notary services. Court files are stored at the courthouse and available during business hours.
Free online access to Marion County court records is available through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org. Search by party name or case number. The index shows case type, filing dates, charges, hearing schedules, and current status. Certified copies of court documents cost approximately $0.25 per page plus a certification fee. The Probate Court in Marion County is a separate office that handles estate matters and guardianships.
Note: Juvenile records and sealed court cases in Marion County are not accessible through the public search index.
Marion County Property Records
The Marion County Register of Deeds is at the Marion County Courthouse, 100 Court Street, Marion, SC 29571. Phone: 843-423-8230. This office records all real property instruments including deeds, mortgages, liens, plat and survey records, and UCC financing statements. Marriage licenses and notary services are also available here. Historical records dating back to earlier county records are preserved and available. Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained in person or by mail.
Property records for Marion County are accessible through the county website at marioncountysc.org. The Register of Deeds section provides contact information, search options, and recording requirements. E-recording options may be available for authorized filers. Staff can assist with name searches and historical document requests in person during business hours. Property tax records, parcel data, and assessment information are maintained by the Marion County Tax Assessor and accessible through the same county website.
Marion County Criminal Records
The Marion County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and operates the county detention center. The online inmate roster is available through the Sheriff's section of the Marion County website at marioncountysc.org/sheriff. Current inmates are listed with booking records, charges, and bond amounts. The records division handles requests for incident reports and accident reports. CCW permit applications and fingerprinting services are also processed at the Sheriff's Office.
For certified criminal history searches covering Marion County, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. A full name and date of birth are required. Online checks are $25 each. Charities pay $8. Send mail requests to SLED Records Dept., PO Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221-1398. Phone: 803-896-1443. SLED maintains the South Carolina criminal history database used for all formal background checks.
Sex offenders registered in Marion County appear on the SLED registry at sled.sc.gov. Search by name or address. State prison inmates from Marion County can be found through the SC Department of Corrections at doc.sc.gov.
Requesting Marion County Public Records
Marion County public records requests follow the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act at Title 30, Chapter 4 of the SC Code. All requests must be submitted in writing to the Marion County agency that holds the records. Submit by mail, email, or in person. You are not required to explain why you want the records.
For records under 24 months old, the agency must respond within 10 business days. Older records have a 20-day response window. After confirming the records are available and non-exempt, the agency has 30 calendar days to produce them. For records over 24 months old, the production deadline extends to 35 days. Failure to respond within the required time means the request is deemed approved for non-exempt records. Paper copies cost about $0.25 per page. Electronic delivery is free. A deposit of up to 25% of estimated total costs may be required before work begins.
Agencies that arbitrarily deny valid requests face a $500 civil penalty. Exempt categories include active law enforcement investigations, personal home addresses of public employees, juvenile records, attorney-client materials, medical records, and trade secrets. When only part of a record is exempt, the agency must provide the non-exempt portions.
Marion County Records Online
The SC Public Index at sccourts.org provides free access to Marion County court records. Search Circuit, Family, and Magistrate Court cases by name or case number. The C-Track portal at sccourts.org/c-track-public-access offers expanded case detail access. Both tools are free and available around the clock. Business entity filings for Marion County companies are searchable at businessfilings.sc.gov.
Historical Marion County records may be available through the SC Department of Archives and History at scdah.sc.gov. Voter information for Marion County is at scvotes.gov. The SC Privacy Protection Act at Title 30, Chapter 2 governs the use of personal information in public records. Keep this law in mind when using Marion County records that include details about other people.
Cities in Marion County
Marion is the county seat of Marion County and the location of most county public record offices. All county-level records for Marion County residents are maintained in Marion.
Nearby Counties
Marion County is located in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. Each surrounding county maintains its own separate public records offices.