Carolina Forest Deed Records and Property Search
Carolina Forest deed records are maintained by the Horry County Register of Deeds, located in Conway at the Horry County Government and Justice Center. Carolina Forest is an unincorporated community and does not have its own municipal government. All real property instruments for Carolina Forest addresses are recorded and maintained by the Horry County Register of Deeds, the same office that serves Myrtle Beach, Conway, Socastee, and all other areas within Horry County. Deed records for Carolina Forest are part of the Horry County public record system and can be accessed online or in person.
Carolina Forest Quick Facts
Where Carolina Forest Deed Records Are Filed
All deed records for Carolina Forest properties are filed with the Horry County Register of Deeds. Because Carolina Forest is an unincorporated community with no separate municipal government, all recording functions are handled entirely by the county. The Horry County Register of Deeds is located at 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1600, in Conway, SC 29526. This office serves all of Horry County's 282,135 parcels, making it one of the larger recording operations in South Carolina.
The Horry County property records portal provides online access to recorded instruments for Carolina Forest and all other Horry County properties. The Horry County government website also provides links to county departments, GIS mapping, and the Register of Deeds. GIS mapping is available for property boundaries, and the county's online land records search system can be used to locate specific parcels and their associated deed history.
| Office | Horry County Register of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1600, Conway, SC 29526 |
| Phone | (843) 915-5430 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | horryrecords.us |
The SC Land Records portal provides free statewide access to Horry County deed records, including all recorded instruments for properties within the Carolina Forest community area.
The SC Land Records system covers Horry County and provides free online access to Carolina Forest property deed records without requiring registration or payment.
How to Search Carolina Forest Deed Records Online
Searching Carolina Forest deed records online can be done through several tools. The Horry County property records portal provides direct county access to recorded instruments and is the most targeted tool for Carolina Forest property searches within Horry County. The SC Land Records portal offers free statewide access to Horry County deed records, with searches by grantor name, grantee name, book and page, or instrument type.
For compiled ownership data and transaction history, SC Property Checker for Horry County is a supplemental resource. Horry County's GIS mapping system also provides property owner information, real estate transfer data, and permit records tied to specific parcels in Carolina Forest. The SCIWAY county register directory lists contact information for the Horry County Register of Deeds alongside all 46 South Carolina recording offices.
When searching for Carolina Forest properties, using the Horry County tax map parcel number produces the most precise results, especially in a community where many subdivisions and development names may overlap in search results.
The SCIWAY directory of South Carolina county registers of deeds provides contact information for the Horry County office that maintains all Carolina Forest property records.
What Carolina Forest Deed Records Contain
Each deed recorded for Carolina Forest property includes 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 Horry 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. This requirement helps maintain a traceable ownership chain within the Horry County records. The grantee's mailing address is also required on all recorded deeds submitted to the Register of Deeds.
Additional elements commonly found in Carolina Forest deed records include homeowner association covenants, planned development restrictions, easements, and right-of-way grants that reflect the area's relatively recent residential development. Tax map numbers, plat references, and instrument numbers are all part of the public index once a deed is recorded. After recording, the deed provides constructive notice to all future buyers and lenders dealing with the same parcel.
Recording Carolina Forest Property Documents
Recording property documents for Carolina Forest addresses 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 document is accepted at the Horry County Register of Deeds in Conway.
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. Horry County copy fees are $0.50 per page for account holders and $1.00 per page for non-account requests, with a minimum of $5.00 per request. Certification costs $2.00 per document. Documents must be legible, suitable for scanning, and must include a three-inch top margin on the first page for the recording stamp. Under Section 30-5-90, instruments must be processed within 30 days.
Liens affecting Carolina Forest properties are governed in part by Section 30-7-70, which addresses lien priority and filing requirements. All liens are recorded at the Horry County Register of Deeds in Conway, and the recording date and time establish priority among competing claims.
- 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 Carolina Forest Deed Records
Certified copies of Carolina Forest deed records can be obtained from the Horry County Register of Deeds office at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway. Certified copies carry the official seal and signature and are accepted in legal proceedings and real estate transactions. Standard copies are available at $0.50 per page for account holders and $1.00 per page for non-account requests, with a minimum of $5.00 per request and a $2.00 certification fee per document.
To obtain a copy, provide the instrument number, book and page number, or grantor and grantee names and recording date. In-person requests during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) are typically fulfilled the same day. Mail requests should include the relevant document identifiers, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and appropriate payment. Contact the office at (843) 915-5430 to confirm the current fee schedule before submitting a written request.
Carolina Forest Property Record Resources
Carolina Forest 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. Because Carolina Forest is an unincorporated community, there is no separate municipal records office - all property records are maintained solely by Horry County.
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History maintains older land records for research predating current indexing systems. For statutory guidance, Title 30, Chapter 5 of the South Carolina Code covers the full recording framework including acknowledgment requirements and the derivation clause. Horry County's GIS mapping system provides additional spatial context for locating Carolina Forest parcels by address or parcel number. Residents who need to modify deed ownership or resolve title issues should consult a licensed South Carolina real estate attorney.
Horry County Deed Records
Horry County maintains all deed records for properties within Carolina Forest and throughout the county through the appointed Register of Deeds office in Conway. The county serves 282,135 parcels across all of Horry County and provides both online and in-person access to recorded instruments. For a full overview of the Horry County recording system, fee schedule, and online access tools, visit the county deed records page.
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