Greer Deed Records and Property Records Search
Greer deed records are divided between two county recording offices because the city spans both Greenville and Spartanburg Counties in the Upstate South Carolina region. Property owners in Greer should check their property tax bill or contact the relevant county to confirm whether their parcel is in Greenville County or Spartanburg County before searching or filing deed records. The Greenville County Register of Deeds is an elected office, while the Spartanburg County Register of Deeds is an appointed position. Both offices record deeds, mortgages, plats, and liens for their respective portions of Greer.
Greer Quick Facts
Where Greer Deed Records Are Filed
Greer deed records may be held at either the Greenville County Register of Deeds or the Spartanburg County Register of Deeds, depending on which county the property falls in. The Greenville County ROD is an elected office located at 301 University Ridge, Suite 1300, Greenville, SC 29601, phone (864) 467-7240. The Greenville County ROD maintains historical land records dating back to 1786, making it one of the oldest recording repositories in Upstate South Carolina.
The Spartanburg County ROD is an appointed office. Ashley Williams serves as the appointed Register of Deeds for Spartanburg County, with the office at 366 N Church St, Suite 100, Spartanburg, SC 29303, phone 864-596-2514. The Spartanburg County Courts public records portal provides access to Spartanburg County deed records including those for the Spartanburg County portion of Greer. Property owners should check their tax bill to confirm the correct county before submitting any instruments or copy requests.
| Greenville County ROD (Elected) | 301 University Ridge, Suite 1300, Greenville, SC 29601 | (864) 467-7240 |
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| Spartanburg County ROD (Appointed) | 366 N Church St, Suite 100, Spartanburg, SC 29303 | 864-596-2514 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (both offices) |
| City Website | cityofgreer.org |
| Greenville ROD | greenvillecounty.org/rod/ |
The City of Greer official website provides municipal services and contact information for the city, while deed recording is handled separately by the two county offices based on parcel location.
The City of Greer website is the starting point for city services, while Greer deed records are maintained by either Greenville County or Spartanburg County depending on the property's location.
How to Search Greer Deed Records Online
The SC Land Records portal is the primary free tool for searching Greer deed records across both counties. This state-supported system covers Greenville and Spartanburg Counties and allows name-based and instrument-type searches without registration. A thorough title search for a Greer property may require searching both county indexes to cover all potential recording locations.
Greenville County offers its own free online deed search at greenvillecounty.org/rod/, which includes access to the county's Historical Records Search covering instruments back to 1786 at greenvillecounty.org. Spartanburg County deed records are accessible through the Spartanburg County public records portal. For Greenville County property data in a compiled format, SC Property Checker for Greenville County offers ownership and deed history. The Greer Commission of Public Works provides utility and infrastructure information relevant to property owners in the Greer area.
The Greer Commission of Public Works website shown below is a resource for Greer property owners and reflects the city's dual-county character with services extending across both Greenville and Spartanburg County portions.
The Greer Commission of Public Works serves customers across both county portions of the city and is a practical reference for confirming service areas, which can help identify the correct county for a specific Greer address.
What Greer Deed Records Contain
Deed records for Greer properties follow the same requirements of South Carolina recording law regardless of which county office holds them. Each deed includes the grantor and grantee names and addresses, a legal description of the property, the stated consideration, and the recording date and instrument number. Legal descriptions may reference recorded Greenville or Spartanburg County plats or use metes and bounds. Tax map numbers are frequently included.
All Greer deeds executed after July 1, 1976 must include a derivation clause under Section 30-5-35 of the South Carolina Code, identifying the prior instrument by which the grantor acquired title. The grantee's mailing address is required. Additional content may include easements, deed restrictions, subdivision covenants, and rights-of-way. Greenville County's historical records dating back to 1786 are particularly valuable for researching older Greer properties in the Greenville County portion of the city. Once recorded at the appropriate county ROD, all instruments provide constructive notice to future buyers and lenders.
Recording Greer Property Documents
Recording property documents for Greer parcels requires submission to the correct county Register of Deeds. Under Section 30-5-30 of the South Carolina Code, all deeds must be acknowledged before a notary public or authorized officer. The acknowledgment confirms voluntary execution and must appear on the document before filing. Submit to Greenville County at 301 University Ridge or Spartanburg County at 366 N Church Street depending on the property's county.
The deed recording fee under Section 12-24-10 is $1.85 per $500 of property value at both offices. Standard page fees of $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 per additional page also apply. Certified copies at Greenville County are $10.00 per document, with standard copies at $0.25 per page and large-format plat copies at $2.00 per sheet. Confirm Spartanburg County's specific fee schedule before recording there. Section 30-5-90 requires processing within 30 days. Liens are subject to Section 30-7-70.
- Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds
- Mortgages and deeds of trust
- Plats and subdivision maps
- Mechanics liens and tax liens
- UCC financing statements
- Powers of attorney affecting real property
Getting Copies of Greer Deed Records
Certified copies of Greer deed records are available from the Register of Deeds in the county where the specific property is recorded. For Greenville County properties, contact the Register of Deeds at 301 University Ridge, Suite 1300. For Spartanburg County properties, contact the office at 366 N Church Street, Suite 100. Both offices accept in-person and mail requests for certified and standard copies.
When requesting a document, provide the grantor and grantee names, recording date, and book and page or instrument number. Greenville County certified copies cost $10.00 per document; confirm Spartanburg County's current rate before submitting. Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment. For older instruments in Greenville County, including Conveyance Books from 1865 to 1872, the historical research request process may apply. Contact each office to confirm current procedures for records requests.
Greer Property Record Resources
Greer deed records at both county offices are public records under S.C. Code Section 30-4-10. Any person may inspect or obtain copies of recorded instruments without providing a reason. This open-access right applies uniformly at both Greenville County and Spartanburg County. Property owners may request removal of Social Security numbers from online versions of recorded documents.
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History holds historical land records for Upstate South Carolina that complement county records for both Greenville and Spartanburg Counties. Greenville County's Historical Records Search tool at greenvillecounty.org covers Grantee Indexes from 1787 to 1913, making it a valuable resource for historical title research in the Greenville County portion of Greer. Real estate attorneys familiar with Upstate South Carolina can assist property owners who need comprehensive multi-county title searches or deed preparation for Greer properties.
Greenville County Deed Records
Greenville County maintains deed records for the Greenville County portion of Greer through the elected Register of Deeds. Historical records extend back to 1786. For a full overview of the Greenville County recording system, 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.