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Oconee County, South Carolina public records

In Oconee County, deeds are recorded by the Register of Deeds; property values come from the Assessor; court files are split between the Clerk of Court and the 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. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Oconee County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsRegister of Deeds2Search deeds2By mail: $5.00 for up to 4 pages and $0.50 per additional page2
Property values and ownersAssessor3Property search4—
Property tax billsTreasurer5Tax bill search6—
Court casesClerk of Court7
Probate Court8		Circuit Court9
Family Court7
Probate Court8		—
Marriage recordsProbate Court8——
Divorce recordsClerk of Court7——
Birth certificatesState only: SC DPH Vital Records (formerly DHEC)11—$12 search including one certified copy; $17 expedited; $3 per additional copy10
Death certificatesState: SC DPH Vital Records; any Vital Records office can issue for any county12——
Probate and willsProbate Court8——
Business names (DBA)Sole proprietorships and general partnerships do not file with the Secretary of State13——

Deeds and land records

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

Cost
Account2
Who runs it
oconee.sc.publicsearch.us, linked by the county2
Years online
Deed indexes from 1957; mortgage indexes from 1992; images from 1/1/022
Copy fee
By mail: $5.00 for up to 4 pages and $0.50 per additional page2
How to order
Written request with book and page and contact information, after payment2
Recording fees
oconeesc.com/…14

How deeds work in South Carolina

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Assessor sets property values3; the Treasurer bills and collects the tax5.

Tax bill search
oconeesctax.com6
Appealing a value
Written objection to the Assessor within 90 days of the notice, otherwise by January 15 of the following year; then the Board of Assessment Appeals within 30 days; then the Administrative Law Judge Division within 30 days17
Tax notice
2026 bills delayed: online by October 10, 2026, printed by October 20, 2026 (county's stated hope)6
Card fee
2.35% card fee; $2.00 e-check fee5

How property tax works in South Carolina

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Circuit Court (Common Pleas, General Sessions)State-run court system with county clerks: Circuit Court (Common Pleas civil, General Sessions criminal), Family Court, Probate Court, Magistrate and Municipal courts; 16 judicial circuits. An elected Clerk of Court in each county keeps circuit and family court records.18Clerk of Court (General Sessions)publicindex.sccourts.org/…9
Family CourtFamily Court CMS public portal7Clerk of Court (Family Court)portal.fccms.dss.sc.gov7
Magistrate Courts (Walhalla, Seneca, Westminster)Summary court: warrants, bonds and criminal matters19——
Probate CourtEstates, guardianships, conservatorships, marriage licenses8Probate Courtsouthcarolinaprobate.net/search8
Fees
Copies charged; amounts not published on the clerk's page7

Criminal records and background checks

State repository
SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED), via CATCH: catch.sled.sc.gov20
State fee
$25.00 non-refundable; $8.00 for qualifying charities20

How South Carolina courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Probate Court.8

Marriage license fee
Application: Oconee resident $50.00; SC resident $75.00; out of state $100.0021
Certified copy
$5.7521
Research fee
$5.0021
Online
Online records back to 1988; earlier by visit or mail8

South Carolina marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Decree: Clerk of Court in the county where filed (Family Court). State: DPH holds only a Report of Divorce, not the decree22

South Carolina divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

State only: SC DPH Vital Records (formerly DHEC). Any Vital Records office can issue for any county; births since 191511

Fee
$12 search including one certified copy; $17 expedited; $3 per additional copy10

Ordering a South Carolina birth certificate

Death certificates

State: SC DPH Vital Records; any Vital Records office can issue for any county12

Ordering a South Carolina death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Probate Court.8

Index
Estate search is an index only; copies at the office8
Certified copy
$5.0021
Exemplified
$20.0021
Research
$5.0021

Finding a will or probate case in South Carolina

Business names (DBA)

Sole proprietorships and general partnerships do not file with the Secretary of State13

Voter records

Kept by Voter Registration & Elections.24

Public or restricted
Lists are sold, but only to registered South Carolina voters25

Historical records

Archives
SC Department of Archives and History, Research Room26
Deed index start
Online deed index begins 1957; earliest paper deed year not published2

Good to know about Oconee County records

  • Judgments are filed with the Clerk of Court, not the Register of Deeds2
  • The Register of Deeds is an appointed office in Oconee27
  • Foreclosure hearings are listed under Master In Equity rosters on the state site7
  • Free property alert service from the Register of Deeds and its vendor2

Office addresses, phones and hours

Register of Deeds

Address
415 S. Pine St., Walhalla, SC 296912
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM2

Assessor

Address
415 S. Pine St., Walhalla, SC 296913
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM3

Treasurer

Address
415 S. Pine St., Walhalla, SC 296915
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM5

Clerk of Court (General Sessions)

Address
205 W Main St., Walhalla, SC 296917
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM7

Clerk of Court (Common Pleas)

Address
205 W Main St., Walhalla, SC 296917
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM7

Clerk of Court (Family Court)

Address
205 W Main St., Walhalla, SC 296917
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM7

Probate Court

Address
415 S. Pine St., Walhalla, SC 296918
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM8

Sheriff's Office (FOIA)

Voter Registration & Elections

Address
415 S. Pine St., Walhalla, SC 2969124
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM24

GIS

Address
415 S. Pine St., Walhalla, SC 2969115
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM15

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page
oconeesc.com/…29
Where to send it
Oconee County FOIA Form: oconeesc.com/…29
What it covers
Sheriff and Clerk of Court records go to those offices29
Commercial use
Commercial solicitation use of personal information is prohibited29

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Register of Deeds keeps deed records. To order copies: Written request with book and page and contact information, after payment. Plain copies: By mail: $5.00 for up to 4 pages and $0.50 per additional page.2

Where do I get a divorce decree in Oconee County?

Decree: Clerk of Court in the county where filed (Family Court). State: DPH holds only a Report of Divorce, not the decree.22

How much does a marriage license cost in Oconee County?

Application: Oconee resident $50.00; SC resident $75.00; out of state $100.00.21

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

Use the property search of the Assessor: qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx4

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 Oconee 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, Florence County, Greenville County, Horry County, Lancaster County, Lexington 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 30 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 DeedsOconee County
  3. AssessorOconee County
  4. Look Up Property InfoOconee County
  5. TreasurerOconee County
  6. Pay TaxesOconee County
  7. Clerk of CourtOconee County
  8. Probate CourtOconee County
  9. Case Records SearchSC Judicial Branch
  10. Fees - Vital RecordsSC Department of Public Health
  11. Birth CertificatesSC Department of Public Health
  12. Death CertificatesSC Department of Public Health
  13. Business EntitiesSC Secretary of State
  14. Oconee County
  15. GISOconee County
  16. Oconee County, SCOconee County
  17. How to Appeal ValuesOconee County
  18. Clerks of CourtSC Judicial Branch
  19. Magistrate CourtsOconee County
  20. SLED CATCHSC Law Enforcement Division
  21. Fees & CostsOconee County
  22. Divorce ReportsSC Department of Public Health
  23. CoronerOconee County
  24. Voter Registration & ElectionsOconee County
  25. Sale of Voter Registration ListsSC Election Commission
  26. Research and GenealogySC Department of Archives and History
  27. Register of DeedsSC Judicial Branch
  28. Skip to Main ContentOconee County
  29. FOIA RequestsOconee County
  30. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau