Conway Deed Records and Property Search
Conway deed records are maintained by the Horry County Register of Deeds, which is physically located in Conway at the Horry County Government and Justice Center. As the county seat of Horry County, Conway is the central hub for all property records in the county. The Register of Deeds records all real property instruments for land within Horry County, including the City of Conway and surrounding areas such as Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, and Socastee. Residents of Conway have the advantage of direct, in-person access to the recording office without any additional travel.
Conway Quick Facts
Where Conway Deed Records Are Filed
All deed records for property within the City of Conway are filed with the Horry County Register of Deeds, which is located in Conway itself at the Government and Justice Center at 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1600. Because Conway is the county seat, Conway residents have the most direct access to the recording office of any city in Horry County. The office handles recording for all of Horry County's 282,135 parcels, serving the full geographic range from the coast to the inland areas.
The Horry County property records portal provides online access to recorded instruments for Conway and all other Horry County properties. The Horry County government website links to county departments including the Register of Deeds. GIS mapping is available for property boundary visualization. The same office that serves Conway residents also maintains deed records for Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Socastee, and every other community within Horry County boundaries.
| 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 City of Conway website provides local government information for residents and connects city residents with county services including the Register of Deeds that is located directly within the city.
The City of Conway website is a local resource connecting residents with city and county government services, including the Horry County Register of Deeds that is headquartered in Conway.
How to Search Conway Deed Records Online
The Horry County property records portal is the most direct tool for searching Conway deed records online. This county-operated system provides access to recorded instruments for Conway properties and allows searches by owner name, address, and document type. The SC Land Records portal is the statewide free system for searching Horry 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 Horry County is a useful supplemental resource. Horry County's GIS mapping system provides additional spatial context, showing property owners, real estate transfer data, and permit records for Conway parcels. The SCIWAY county register directory lists the contact information for the Horry County Register of Deeds and all 46 South Carolina county recording offices.
When searching for Conway property records, using the tax map parcel number along with the owner's name yields the most precise results. The Horry County online system and GIS tools can help identify the correct parcel before narrowing to deed history.
The SC Judicial Branch provides statewide information about the Register of Deeds system, which serves Conway through the Horry County office located at the Government and Justice Center.
What Conway Deed Records Contain
Each deed recorded for Conway 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 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 ensures a traceable ownership chain within the Horry County records. The grantee's mailing address is also required on all deeds submitted to the Register of Deeds.
Additional elements commonly found in Conway deed records include easements, deed restrictions, right-of-way grants, covenant language, and references to adjacent property owners. Tax map numbers, plat references, and instrument numbers are assigned at the time of recording and are part of the public index. Once a deed is recorded, it provides constructive notice to all future buyers and lenders dealing with the property.
Recording Conway Property Documents
Recording property documents in Conway 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. Because the Register of Deeds office is located in Conway itself, local residents can submit instruments directly to the office during regular business hours without any additional travel to a county seat.
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. Document 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, submitted instruments must be processed within 30 days.
Liens affecting Conway properties are governed in part by Section 30-7-70, which sets out lien priority and filing requirements. The recording date and time at the Conway office determine priority among competing claims on the same property.
- 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 Conway Deed Records
Certified copies of Conway deed records can be obtained directly from the Horry County Register of Deeds office at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway. Conway residents have the advantage of the office being in their own city, making in-person requests straightforward. Certified copies carry the official seal and signature of the Register and are accepted in legal proceedings, title work, and real estate transactions.
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. Document certification costs $2.00 per document. To request a specific document, provide the instrument number or book and page reference, or the grantor and grantee names with recording date. In-person requests are typically fulfilled the same day during office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Mail requests are also accepted. Contact the office at (843) 915-5430 for fee confirmation and request procedures.
Conway Property Record Resources
Conway 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 Horry County Register of Deeds regardless of when they were recorded.
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 Conway parcels by address or parcel number. Residents who need to modify deed ownership or resolve title disputes should consult a licensed South Carolina real estate attorney, as the Register of Deeds office does not prepare legal documents or provide legal advice.
Horry County Deed Records
Horry County maintains all deed records for property within Conway and throughout the county through the appointed Register of Deeds office, which is headquartered in Conway at the Government and Justice Center. As the county seat, Conway is the central point for all Horry County property recording. For a full overview of the Horry 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.