Spartanburg County Public Records
Spartanburg County public records are maintained by a large urban government centered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, one of the state's major metropolitan areas. The Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff's Office each hold different categories of public records. Spartanburg County runs a high-volume court system with active civil, criminal, and family dockets. This guide covers how to find and obtain Spartanburg County public records, which offices to contact, and how to submit requests under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act.
Spartanburg County Quick Facts
Spartanburg County Court Records
The Spartanburg County Clerk of Court handles Circuit Court and Family Court records for the county. Civil cases from Common Pleas Court, criminal matters from General Sessions Court, and family law cases including domestic, juvenile, and child support proceedings are all maintained by the Clerk. The courthouse is in the Spartanburg County Administration Building. Court records are searchable online through the SC Public Index. General Sessions information can be accessed by clicking "Accept" on the Public Index and entering a name to search.
The SC Judicial Public Index for Spartanburg County gives free 24-hour access to court records across all case types.
The index allows name and case number searches and shows case status, charges, judge assignments, and hearing schedules with real-time updates.
Court rosters, motion schedules, and trial calendars are all posted online. General Session Motion Rosters and Family Court calendars are updated regularly. Family Court Judgment Forms, Domestic Abuse Forms, and Address Change Forms are available online. A Family Court Public Index and Child Support Account access are also provided. Case information, court forms, and hearing schedules can all be found without a visit to the courthouse.
Marriage licenses and passport services are processed through the Clerk's office. Certified copies of court documents are available in person at the Clerk's office. Copy fees apply for printed records. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Note: As of January 2026, home addresses no longer appear on the SC Public Index to protect resident privacy.
Spartanburg County Property Records
The Spartanburg County Register of Deeds is at the Spartanburg County Administration Building, phone 864-596-2514. The office records and maintains all land documents for the county, including deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, surveys, UCC financing statements, and powers of attorney. A property fraud alert notification service is available, which sends email alerts when documents are recorded under a property owner's name. This free service helps detect potential fraud quickly.
The Spartanburg County official website provides GIS mapping, property search tools, Register of Deeds access, and links to all county departments and public records.
The county website connects you to the Register of Deeds services page and additional information on document recording requirements and fees.
Online property record search tools are available through the county's GIS and Assessor portals. The Register of Deeds Services page at spartanburgcounty.org provides detailed information on all recorded document types and public access options. E-recording is available for qualified documents. Public access terminals are available for in-person research. Subscription services may be required to view and download digital images of recorded documents. Staff can help you navigate the records but cannot conduct title searches on your behalf.
Note: Property tax search, assessment values, and parcel information are available separately through the Spartanburg County Tax Assessor via the main county website.
Spartanburg County Criminal Records
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office Records Section is the starting point for law enforcement public records. Records Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The non-emergency line is 864-596-2222, and emergency calls go to 911. When requesting an incident report, it helps to have the case number, date of the incident, names of people involved, and the nature of the event. More specific information provided means faster retrieval of your records.
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office Records accepts written FOIA requests for incident reports, accident reports, and other public law enforcement documents.
The Records Section can assist with incident report requests, CCW permits, and other law enforcement document needs during regular office hours.
The Spartanburg County Detention Center is the main jail facility at 950 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303, main jail phone 864-596-3424. The Detention Services Division is commanded by Major Chris Leso, phone 864-596-2607. Two annex facilities are also operated by the Sheriff's Office. The facility regularly houses over 900 inmates. Current booking records are searchable online and show persons booked within the last 72 hours. Inmates are allowed two 30-minute in-person video visits per week.
For statewide criminal background checks, the SLED CATCH system charges $25 per search, with $8 for qualifying charities. A full name and date of birth are required. The SLED records line is 803-896-1443. Sex offender registry data for Spartanburg County is available at the SLED Sex Offender Registry. For state prison inmates, the SC Department of Corrections has an online search tool.
How to Request Spartanburg County Public Records
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act governs all public records requests in Spartanburg County. The law is at Title 30, Chapter 4 of the SC Code. Any person can submit a written FOIA request to the appropriate county office. No form is required. Requests may be mailed, emailed, or delivered in person to the department that holds the records.
Agencies must respond within 10 business days for records two years old or less. Older records require a 20-business-day response. After deciding to release records, the agency has 30 days to produce them. Standard paper copy fees are around $0.25 per page. Electronic records may be provided at no charge. A deposit of up to 25% of estimated costs may be required before work begins. The first hour of staff search time is typically provided without charge.
SC Code Section 30-4-50 identifies categories that are always open to the public. These include public employee names and titles, final agency opinions, meeting minutes, crime reports, and fund expenditure records. A $500 civil penalty applies for willful or arbitrary violations. Failure to respond within the required window is treated as approval to release non-exempt records.
Note: Scrap Metal Permit applications at the Sheriff's Office require a Driver's License or State ID. If your address differs from your ID, you must provide a utility bill as proof of residency. Reprinted Scrap Metal Permits cost $10 cash.
Spartanburg County Online Records Search
The main tool for Spartanburg County court records is the SC Judicial Public Index. This free statewide system covers Circuit, Family, and Magistrate Court cases for all 46 counties with no registration required. It is available 24 hours a day. Appellate records are searchable through SC C-Track Public Access.
Business entity filings are available through the SC Secretary of State Business Filings portal. Historical records for Spartanburg County are available through the SC Department of Archives and History. Voter registration and election records are at SCVotes.gov. GIS mapping and Assessor property data are accessible through the Spartanburg County website. The SC Law Enforcement Division maintains portals for criminal history checks and sex offender registration.
Meeting agendas, council minutes, and budget documents are also posted on the Spartanburg County website. Driver and traffic records are available through the SC Department of Public Safety. Using these tools together provides comprehensive access to Spartanburg County public records without a courthouse visit.
Cities in Spartanburg County
Spartanburg and Greer are the main cities in Spartanburg County. Each uses county-level court and property records services while maintaining their own municipal records.
Nearby Counties
Spartanburg County is in the upstate region of South Carolina. Bordering counties each have their own records offices and online public records tools.