How to Search Dorchester County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of Court. Search online through SC Courts Case Records.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: Register of Deeds.
- County Assessor.
- Tax bills: County Treasurer / Auditor.
- Marriage licenses: Probate Court Judge.
Dorchester County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records & Judgments
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Dorchester County First Judicial Circuit Court record and judgment searches.
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Dorchester County Register of Deeds recorded documents index of deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc.
Property | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Geographic Information System (GIS) property database for Dorchester County.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Court Records & Judgments
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Dorchester County First Judicial Circuit Court record and judgment searches.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Dorchester County Register of Deeds recorded documents index of deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc.
Property | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Geographic Information System (GIS) property database for Dorchester County.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Dorchester County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Dorchester County. For online case lookups, use SC Courts Case Records — it covers South Carolina Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Dorchester County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer / Auditor.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Dorchester County? ▼
South Carolina handles vital records at the state level through SC DHEC Division of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Probate Court Judge in Dorchester County.
Are Dorchester County records available online? ▼
Dorchester County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Dorchester County? ▼
For court records, yes — SC Courts Case Records covers Dorchester County. For property and land records, you still need the Register of Deeds in Dorchester County directly.
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