Anderson Deed Records and Property Search
Anderson deed records are maintained by the Anderson County Register of Deeds, an appointed office serving the City of Anderson and all property within Anderson County. Anderson is the county seat, making it the central location for all Anderson County property records. The Register of Deeds has maintained continuous deed records since 1789, giving Anderson County one of the longer recording histories in Upstate South Carolina. Whether you are researching a current deed, tracing a historical ownership chain, or recording a new instrument, the Anderson County Register of Deeds is the authoritative source for Anderson city property records.
Anderson Quick Facts
Where Anderson Deed Records Are Filed
All deed records for property within the City of Anderson are filed with the Anderson County Register of Deeds. This is an appointed office, meaning the Register of Deeds is appointed rather than elected. Anderson serves as the county seat, making the Register of Deeds office the central filing point for all property instruments throughout Anderson County. The office has maintained continuous property records since 1789, including Conveyance Books from 1789 to 1901, Index to Conveyances from 1790 to 1948, Plat Books from 1803 to 1864, and Real Estate Mortgage Books from 1872 to 1907.
The Anderson County Register of Deeds provides a Public Access System for parcel searches by TMS number, owner name, and street name. Services include recording, indexing, and maintaining legal documents, providing public access to the property records system, and providing copies of plats and deeds upon request. The Anderson County Register of Deeds directory listing provides contact details and office information for in-person research.
| Office | Anderson County Register of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Location | Anderson County, SC (County Seat: Anderson) |
| Recording Office | Appointed Register of Deeds |
| Historical Records | Conveyance Books from 1789 |
| Website | andersoncountysc.org |
The City of Anderson website provides municipal information for residents and links to county services including the Register of Deeds that maintains all property records for Anderson city addresses.
The City of Anderson website connects residents with local and county government services, including the Anderson County Register of Deeds that is headquartered in the city as the county seat.
How to Search Anderson Deed Records Online
The Anderson County Register of Deeds provides a Public Access System for searching property records by TMS number, owner name, and street name. This system is accessible through the Anderson County Register of Deeds website. The SC Land Records portal provides free statewide access to Anderson County deed records, with searches by grantor name, grantee name, book and page, or instrument type.
For compiled ownership data and deed history, SC Property Checker for Anderson County is a supplemental search tool. The SCIWAY county register directory lists contact details for the Anderson County Register of Deeds alongside all 46 South Carolina recording offices. For genealogical research using historical records, Anderson County's archived Conveyance Books from 1789 and Index to Conveyances from 1790 are particularly valuable resources for tracing long chains of title.
When searching for Anderson city property records, combining the owner's name with the TMS number or street address will yield the most precise results in the county's Public Access System.
The SC Land Records portal provides free online access to Anderson County deed records and allows name-based and document-type searches for Anderson city properties without requiring registration.
What Anderson Deed Records Contain
Each deed recorded for Anderson property contains the required fields under South Carolina law. The grantor and grantee are both named with their mailing addresses. A legal description of the property appears on every deed, either in metes and bounds form or by reference to a recorded plat in the Anderson County plat books. The consideration reflects the value exchanged and is used to calculate the deed recording fee at the time of filing.
Deeds executed after July 1, 1976 must include a derivation clause under Section 30-5-35 of the South Carolina Code. This clause identifies how the grantor acquired title, typically by referencing the prior deed with its book and page number. The derivation clause creates a traceable ownership chain within the Anderson County records that now extends back to 1789. The grantee's mailing address is also required on all recorded deeds.
Additional elements commonly found in Anderson deed records include easements, deed restrictions, right-of-way grants, covenant language, and references to adjacent property owners. Tax map numbers (TMS numbers), plat book references, and instrument numbers are all part of the public index. Once a deed is recorded, it provides constructive notice to all subsequent buyers and lenders dealing with the property.
Recording Anderson Property Documents
Recording property documents in Anderson follows the requirements of Title 30, Chapter 5 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Section 30-5-30 requires that all deeds be acknowledged before a notary public or other authorized officer before recording. The grantor must sign in the presence of the notary, and the notary must certify the acknowledgment before the instrument will be accepted at the Anderson County Register of Deeds.
The deed recording fee is set by Section 12-24-10 at $1.85 per $500 of the property's stated value, paid at the time of recording. Base recording fees apply per page. Documents must be legible, suitable for scanning, and the first page must have a three-inch top margin for the recording stamp. Under Section 30-5-90, submitted instruments must be processed within 30 days of submission. The recording date and time establish the priority order for the instrument against other claims on the same property.
Liens affecting Anderson properties are governed in part by Section 30-7-70, which covers lien priority and filing requirements. Mechanics liens, tax liens, UCC financing statements, and judgment liens are all recorded at the Anderson County Register of Deeds and become part of the permanent public record.
- Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds
- Mortgages and deeds of trust
- Plats and subdivision maps
- Mechanics liens, tax liens, and judgment liens
- UCC financing statements
- Powers of attorney affecting real property
- Deeds of gift and deeds of distribution
Getting Copies of Anderson Deed Records
Certified copies of Anderson deed records can be obtained from the Anderson County Register of Deeds in person or by mail. Certified copies carry the official seal and signature of the Register and are accepted in legal proceedings, title work, and real estate transactions. Standard photocopies are also available for reference purposes at a lower per-page fee. The office provides copies of plats and deeds upon request, which is a standard service offered to Anderson County property owners and researchers.
To request a specific document, provide the grantor and grantee names, recording date, and the book and page or instrument number. Staff can use these identifiers to locate the correct record. For older records dating back to the Conveyance Books from 1789 and the Index to Conveyances from 1790, some requests may require additional processing time. Contact the Anderson County Register of Deeds directly at andersoncountysc.org to confirm current copy fees before submitting a request.
Anderson Property Record Resources
Anderson deed records are public records under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, found at S.C. Code Section 30-4-10. Any person may inspect or receive copies of recorded instruments without stating a reason. This open-access policy applies to all filed documents at the Anderson County Register of Deeds regardless of when they were recorded, including the historical conveyance and mortgage books that date to the late 1700s and early 1800s.
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History maintains older land records and genealogical materials that supplement the Anderson County Register's historical collection. For statutory guidance, Title 30, Chapter 5 of the South Carolina Code sets out the full framework governing deed recording in South Carolina. The Anderson County Public Access System, available through the county website, allows name-based and TMS-number-based parcel searches. Residents who need to modify deed ownership or resolve a title dispute should consult a licensed South Carolina real estate attorney.
Anderson County Deed Records
Anderson County maintains all deed records for property within the City of Anderson and throughout the county through the appointed Register of Deeds office. Historical records at this office date back to 1789, making Anderson County one of the older recording repositories in Upstate South Carolina. The office serves the City of Anderson as the county seat and provides both online and in-person access to recorded instruments. For a full overview of the Anderson County recording system, fee schedule, and available online tools, visit the county deed records page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Residents of nearby cities file deed records at their county's recording office. Select a city to learn more.