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Florence County, South Carolina public records

In Florence County, deeds are recorded by the Florence County Register Of Deeds; property values come from the Florence County Tax Assessor; court files are split between the Florence County Clerk of Court and the Florence County Probate Court.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Florence County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsFlorence County Register Of Deeds2Search deeds2—
Property values and ownersFlorence County Tax Assessor3Property search3—
Property tax billsFlorence County Treasurer4Tax bill search4—
Court casesFlorence County Clerk of Court5
Florence County Probate Court6		Circuit Court - Court of General Sessions5
Circuit Court - Court of Common Pleas7
Family Court7
Probate Court6
Magistrate Court8		—
Marriage recordsFlorence County Probate Court6—Certified copy fee: Marriage certificate $10 copy paper or $20 certificate paper (1991-present); $25.00 research fee + $10/$20 for 1911-1990; certified copy of license $25.00 research fee + $5.00 per certified copy9
Divorce recordsFlorence County Clerk of Court5——
Birth certificatesState only: SC DPH Vital Records; births since 191510——
Death certificatesSC DPH Vital Records; any office can issue for any county11——
Probate and willsFlorence County Probate Court6Search probate cases6$.50/page copies12

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Florence County are recorded by the Florence County Register Of Deeds.2

Who runs it
I3 Verticals (software named by the county)2
How to order
Search online or ask the Register of Deeds for copies; staff do not do title or lien searches2
Recording fee schedule
s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/…2

How deeds work in South Carolina

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Florence County Tax Assessor sets property values3; the Florence County Treasurer bills and collects the tax4.

Appealing a value
Written appeal to the Assessor's office; the 2024 reassessment deadline was January 153
Reassessment
State law requires a countywide reassessment every five years; the Assessor's page describes the 2024 reassessment3
Who does what
Assessor values real estate; Auditor calculates bills and applies penalties; Treasurer collects4

How property tax works in South Carolina

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Circuit Court - Court of General Sessions (criminal)CriminalFlorence County Clerk of Court (General Sessions)publicindex.sccourts.org/…5
Circuit Court - Court of Common Pleas (civil)CivilFlorence County Clerk of Court (Common Pleas)publicindex.sccourts.org/…7
Family CourtDivorce, custody, support, juvenileFlorence County Clerk of Court (Family Court)portal.fccms.dss.sc.gov7
Probate CourtEstates, wills, conservatorships, guardianships, commitments, marriage licensesFlorence County Probate Courtsouthcarolinaprobate.net/search6
Magistrate CourtSummary court—florencecountysc.gov/offices/magistrate8

Criminal records and background checks

How South Carolina courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Florence County Probate Court.6

How to order
Certified copies online via southcarolinaprobate.net, in person, or by phone to the Marriage License Clerk9
Phone
843-665-3085 ext. 69
Marriage license fee
$100.00 SC residents; $150.00 out-of-state residents9
Certified copy fee
Marriage certificate $10 copy paper or $20 certificate paper (1991-present); $25.00 research fee + $10/$20 for 1911-1990; certified copy of license $25.00 research fee + $5.00 per certified copy9
Only florence licenses
Only licenses issued in Florence County9
Copies from the state
SC DPH Vital Records holds marriages July 1950-December 202313

South Carolina marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Decree from the Clerk of Court of the county where filed (Family Court); DPH holds only a Report of Divorce14

South Carolina divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

State only: SC DPH Vital Records; births since 191510

Ordering a South Carolina birth certificate

Death certificates

SC DPH Vital Records; any office can issue for any county11

Ordering a South Carolina death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Florence County Probate Court.6

Copy fee
$.50/page copies12

Finding a will or probate case in South Carolina

Voter records

Kept by the Florence County Voter Registration and Elections.8

Historical records

Good to know about Florence County records

  • The elected Clerk of Court oversees the General Sessions, Common Pleas, Family Court and Register of Deeds divisions7
  • The county warned that deed searches run on October 27-28, 2026 should be double-checked because of software inconsistencies2
  • The Florence County Treasurer also serves as the county tax collector, one of nine such treasurers in South Carolina4
  • Probate Court marriage records: certificates 1911-1990 carry a $25.00 research fee9
  • Delinquent taxes: only cash, cashier's checks or money orders, or card in person with ID; no online delinquent payments4

Office addresses, phones and hours

Florence County Register Of Deeds

Address
180 N. Irby St., Florence, SC 295012

Florence County Tax Assessor

Address
180 N. Irby St., Florence, SC 29501 (mailing: MSC-A)15
Mail
MSC-A, 180 N. Irby St., Florence, SC 2950115
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00, open through lunch, except County holidays3

Florence County Treasurer

Address
180 N. Irby St., Florence, SC 29501, Room 106; Lake City office: 345 S. Ron McNair Blvd., Lake City, SC 2956015
Mail
Florence County Treasurer, P.O. Box 100501, Florence, SC 29502-05014
Phone
843-665-3041 (Florence); 843-394-3168 (Lake City)15

Florence County Clerk of Court (General Sessions)

Address
Florence County Judicial Center, 181 N. Irby St., Suite 1100 (General Sessions/Civil), Florence, SC 2950115
Mail
181 N. Irby Street MSC-E, Florence, SC 295017

Florence County Clerk of Court (Common Pleas)

Address
181 N. Irby St., Suite 1100, Florence, SC 2950115
Mail
181 N. Irby Street MSC-E, Florence, SC 295017

Florence County Clerk of Court (Family Court)

Address
181 N. Irby St., Family Court Suite 2700, Florence, SC 2950115
Mail
181 N. Irby Street MSC-E, Florence, SC 295017

Florence County Probate Court

Address
James Schofield Judicial Center, 181 N. Irby Street, Suite 1300, Florence, SC 295019
Hours
Marriage license applications Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:30 pm, excluding holidays9

Florence County Voter Registration and Elections

Address
219 Third Loop Rd., Florence, SC 2950515

Florence County GIS

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Florence County Administrator, Attn: FOIA Designee, 180 N. Irby St., MSC-G, Florence, SC 29501; [email protected]16
Commercial use warning
SC Code 30-2-50 bars obtaining personal information from local government for commercial purposes16

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Florence County?

The Florence County Register Of Deeds keeps deed records. To order copies: Search online or ask the Register of Deeds for copies; staff do not do title or lien searches.2

Where do I get a divorce decree in Florence County?

Decree from the Clerk of Court of the county where filed (Family Court); DPH holds only a Report of Divorce.14

How much does a marriage license cost in Florence County?

$100.00 SC residents; $150.00 out-of-state residents.9

How do I look up who owns a property in Florence County?

Use the property search of the Florence County Tax Assessor: qpublic.net/sc/florence3

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Florence County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties in South Carolina with a full guide: Aiken County, Anderson County, Beaufort County, Berkeley County, Charleston County, Cherokee County, Dorchester County, Greenville County, Horry County, Lancaster County, Lexington County, Oconee County, Pickens County, Richland County, Spartanburg County, Sumter County, York County. Every county in the state: South Carolina county list.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 17 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Register Of DeedsFlorence County
  3. Tax AssessorFlorence County
  4. TreasurerFlorence County
  5. Clerk of CourtFlorence County
  6. Probate CourtFlorence County
  7. Florence County - Courthouse SearchSC Judicial Branch
  8. OfficesFlorence County
  9. Marriage LicensesFlorence County Probate Court
  10. Birth CertificatesSC Department of Public Health
  11. Death CertificatesSC Department of Public Health
  12. Filing FeesFlorence County Probate Court
  13. Marriage CertificatesSC Department of Public Health
  14. Divorce ReportsSC Department of Public Health
  15. ContactsFlorence County
  16. FOIAFlorence County
  17. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau