Greenville Deed Records and Document Search Guide
Greenville deed records are maintained by the Greenville County Register of Deeds, an elected office located at Greenville County Square on University Ridge. Greenville is the largest city in Greenville County and serves as the economic hub of the Upstate South Carolina region, with a city population of approximately 72,000. The elected Register of Deeds preserves historical land records dating back to 1786, making Greenville County one of the most historically documented recording jurisdictions in the state. All property instruments for land within the City of Greenville are filed with this office.
Greenville Quick Facts
Where Greenville Deed Records Are Filed
All deed records for property within the City of Greenville are filed with the Greenville County Register of Deeds. This is an elected position in Greenville County, meaning the Register answers directly to the county's voters. The office is located at 301 University Ridge, Suite 1300, at the Greenville County Square complex in Greenville. The Register of Deeds records all real property instruments including deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, and UCC filings for land within Greenville County.
The Greenville County ROD maintains historical land records dating back to 1786. Conveyance Books from 1865 to 1872, covering Books AA, BB, CC, and DD, are preserved and available through the office's Historical Records Search tool at greenvillecounty.org. Grantee indexes from 1787 to 1913 are also accessible through the same system. The Greenville County Register of Deeds website provides access to the online index and the full range of recording services. For public records research and access to court-related documents, Greenville County Courts maintains a public records portal.
| Office | Greenville County Register of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 University Ridge, Suite 1300, Greenville County Square, Greenville, SC 29601 |
| Phone | (864) 467-7240 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | greenvillecounty.org |
The City of Greenville official website provides city services information, while property deed recording and research are handled through the Greenville County Register of Deeds at County Square.
The City of Greenville's official website is the portal for city services, while all property deed records are filed at the elected Greenville County Register of Deeds located at County Square.
How to Search Greenville Deed Records Online
The SC Land Records portal provides free public access to Greenville County recorded documents, including Greenville deed records. This state-supported system allows name-based searches, book-and-page lookups, and instrument-type filters without requiring registration. The portal is the standard starting point for most Greenville County deed searches.
Greenville County also offers its own free online search for property records at greenvillecounty.org/rod/. For historical records including Conveyance Books and Grantee Indexes, the dedicated Historical Records Search tool at greenvillecounty.org covers instruments from as far back as 1787. The SC Property Checker for Greenville County compiles ownership data and deed history in a single searchable interface. For questions about specific instruments, the Register of Deeds office can be reached by email at tnanney@greenvillecounty.org or by phone at (864) 467-7240.
The SC Land Records portal shown below is the primary no-cost option for searching current Greenville deed records, while the county's own Historical Records Search extends coverage back to 1786.
The SC Land Records system provides free name-based deed searches for Greenville County without a subscription, covering a broad range of recording years for current and recent Greenville deed records.
What Greenville Deed Records Contain
Recorded deeds in Greenville include the names and addresses of the grantor and grantee, the legal description of the property, the stated consideration, and the recording date and instrument number. Legal descriptions in Greenville County commonly reference recorded plat books by number and page or use metes and bounds. Tax map numbers are frequently included to connect the deed to the county assessor's parcel system. All recorded instruments become part of the searchable public index maintained by the Register of Deeds.
Deeds executed after July 1, 1976 must include a derivation clause under Section 30-5-35 of the South Carolina Code, identifying how the grantor received title. The grantee's mailing address is required on every deed. Additional content commonly found in Greenville deed records includes easements, deed restrictions, subdivision covenants, rights-of-way, and plat references. Historical Greenville deed records in the Conveyance Books and Grantee Indexes from the late 1700s and 1800s provide a rich source of ownership history for older Greenville properties and surrounding tracts.
Recording Greenville Property Documents
Recording a deed or other instrument in Greenville requires compliance with Title 30, Chapter 5 of the South Carolina Code. Section 30-5-30 requires acknowledgment before a notary public or authorized officer. The grantor must sign in the notary's presence, and the completed acknowledgment must appear on the document before it is submitted to the Register of Deeds.
The deed recording fee under Section 12-24-10 is $1.85 per $500 of stated property value. Base page fees also apply at recording. Standard copy fees at Greenville County are $0.25 per page for regular document copies and $2.00 per sheet for large documents such as plats. Certified copies cost $10.00 per document. Section 30-5-90 requires processing within 30 days of submission. Liens affecting Greenville properties are governed in part by Section 30-7-70. Contact the Register of Deeds at (864) 467-7240 or tnanney@greenvillecounty.org to confirm current fees and requirements before recording.
- 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 and deeds of gift
- Historical Conveyance Books from 1865 onward
Getting Copies of Greenville Deed Records
Certified copies of Greenville deed records are available from the Greenville County Register of Deeds at Suite 1300, Greenville County Square. Certified copies cost $10.00 per document and carry the official seal required for legal and financial proceedings. Standard copies of regular documents cost $0.25 per page, and large-format copies such as plats cost $2.00 per sheet. Requests can be made in person during office hours or by mail.
When requesting a document, provide the grantor and grantee names, recording date, and book and page number or instrument number if available. For historical records including the Conveyance Books from 1865 to 1872, staff can assist in locating the correct volume and page. Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment. Contact the office at (864) 467-7240 or tnanney@greenvillecounty.org to confirm current fees and any requirements for ordering older historical instruments.
Greenville Property Record Resources
Greenville deed records are public records under S.C. Code Section 30-4-10. Any person may inspect or obtain copies of recorded instruments without stating a reason. This open-access policy applies to all documents at the Register of Deeds regardless of age or type. Property owners may request removal of Social Security numbers from the online version of any recorded document.
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History holds early land grant records and plats from the colonial and early statehood periods that complement the county's own records back to 1786. Researchers doing deep genealogical or chain-of-title work for Greenville properties may need both the county's Historical Records Search and the SC Archives. The SCIWAY directory of South Carolina recording offices lists contacts for Greenville County and all other counties in the state. For questions about adding or removing a name from a deed, consult a qualified South Carolina real estate attorney rather than contacting the Register of Deeds directly, as staff are not authorized to provide legal advice.
Greenville County Deed Records
Greenville County maintains deed records for the City of Greenville and all other municipalities in the county through the elected Register of Deeds at County Square. The office's historical records extend back to 1786. For a complete overview of the Greenville County recording system, fee schedule, historical record access, and online search tools, visit the Greenville 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.