Myrtle Beach Deed Records and Property Search Guide
Myrtle Beach deed records are maintained by the Horry County Register of Deeds, an appointed office located at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway, South Carolina. Myrtle Beach is the principal city of Horry County, one of the largest counties in South Carolina by area. The Horry County ROD maintains records for 282,135 total parcels across the county, with the vast majority of Myrtle Beach properties falling in the residential category. All property instruments for land within the City of Myrtle Beach are recorded at the Horry County ROD in Conway, including deeds, mortgages, plats, and liens.
Myrtle Beach Quick Facts
Where Myrtle Beach Deed Records Are Filed
All Myrtle Beach deed records are filed with the Horry County Register of Deeds in Conway. This is an appointed office located at 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1600, Conway, SC 29526. The office handles all real property recording for Horry County, including the City of Myrtle Beach and the broader Grand Strand area. Horry County's 282,135 total parcels include 254,282 residential parcels and 11,669 commercial parcels. The county's median home value is $219,700, with a median property tax rate of 0.35%.
The Horry County property records portal at horryrecords.us provides access to recorded documents including Myrtle Beach deed records. The Horry County government website covers county services and additional resources. GIS mapping is available through the county's online tools, which allow property identification by address or tax map number. The SC Property Checker for Horry County compiles ownership data and deed history for Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas in a searchable format.
| Office | Horry County Register of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1600, Conway, SC 29526 |
| Phone | (843) 915-5430 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | horryrecords.us |
The City of Myrtle Beach official website provides city services and information for residents, while property deed recording is handled by the Horry County Register of Deeds in Conway.
The City of Myrtle Beach official website provides access to city services, while all Myrtle Beach deed records are filed and maintained at the Horry County Register of Deeds office in Conway.
How to Search Myrtle Beach Deed Records Online
The SC Land Records portal provides free public access to Horry County recorded documents, making it a primary tool for searching Myrtle Beach deed records online. Name-based and instrument-type searches are available without registration, and the system is updated as new instruments are filed with the Horry County ROD in Conway.
The Horry County property records portal at horryrecords.us provides direct access to county records including Myrtle Beach deed records. For a broader look at property ownership and parcel data, the county's GIS system allows spatial searching by address or tax map number. The SC Property Checker for Horry County provides compiled ownership and deed history for the Grand Strand area. Visit visitmyrtlebeach.com for general Myrtle Beach area information, and the SCIWAY county ROD directory for contact details for all South Carolina recording offices.
The Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and tourism resources shown below illustrate the breadth of the Grand Strand market, which is reflected in the large volume of residential and vacation property deed records maintained at the Horry County ROD.
The Myrtle Beach tourism and chamber resources reflect the city's substantial vacation and residential real estate market, which generates a high volume of deed recordings at the Horry County ROD each year.
What Myrtle Beach Deed Records Contain
Recorded deeds for Myrtle Beach properties include the grantor and grantee names and addresses, a legal description of the property, the stated consideration, and the recording date and instrument number assigned at filing. Legal descriptions in Horry County commonly reference recorded plat books or use metes and bounds. Tax map numbers are included on most recorded instruments to connect the deed to the county's parcel system. Once recorded, the instrument becomes part of the public index maintained by the Horry County Register of Deeds.
All Myrtle Beach deeds executed after July 1, 1976 must include a derivation clause under Section 30-5-35 of the South Carolina Code. This clause identifies the prior instrument through which the grantor acquired title, maintaining a traceable ownership chain in the county records. The grantee's mailing address is also required. Additional elements on Myrtle Beach deeds may include condominium declarations, planned unit development covenants, easements, and plat references. Vacation and investment properties are common in the Myrtle Beach market, and many recorded instruments reflect condominium unit transfers and timeshare deeds alongside conventional residential and commercial deeds.
Recording Myrtle Beach Property Documents
Recording property instruments at the Horry County Register of Deeds requires compliance with Title 30, Chapter 5 of the South Carolina Code. Section 30-5-30 requires that all deeds be acknowledged before a notary public or authorized officer before submission. The grantor must sign in the notary's presence, and the acknowledgment must appear on the document.
The deed recording fee under Section 12-24-10 is $1.85 per $500 of property value. Horry County's base copy fees for account holders are $0.50 per page, while non-account submitters pay $1.00 per page. Certification adds $2.00 per document, with a minimum fee of $5.00. Plat copies range from $1.00 to $15.00 per page depending on size. The first page base recording fee is $15.00, with $5.00 per additional page. Documents must be original, legible, and formatted with a three-inch top margin. Section 30-5-90 requires processing within 30 days. Liens are governed in part by Section 30-7-70.
- Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds
- Mortgages and deeds of trust
- Plats and subdivision maps
- Condominium declarations and unit deeds
- Mechanics liens and tax liens
- UCC financing statements
- Powers of attorney affecting real property
Getting Copies of Myrtle Beach Deed Records
Certified copies of Myrtle Beach deed records are available from the Horry County Register of Deeds at 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1600 in Conway. Certified copies include the official certification stamp at $2.00 per document in addition to per-page copy fees. Standard copies for account holders cost $0.50 per page; non-account copies cost $1.00 per page, with a minimum fee of $5.00 per request. Plat copies range from $1.00 to $15.00 per page depending on the size of the document.
Submit requests in person at the Conway office or by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment for applicable fees. When requesting a specific instrument, provide the grantor and grantee names, the recording date, and the book and page or instrument number if available. For current fee confirmation and processing time estimates, contact the Horry County ROD at (843) 915-5430 before submitting a written request.
Myrtle Beach Property Record Resources
Myrtle Beach deed records held at the Horry County Register of Deeds are public records under S.C. Code Section 30-4-10. Any person may inspect or receive copies of recorded instruments without providing a reason. This open-access policy covers all instruments in the county's files regardless of type or recording date. Property owners may request removal of Social Security numbers from any online version of a recorded document.
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History holds early Horry County land records and colonial grants that may be relevant for very old title chains. The SC Archives' online research tools provide remote access to many of these historical records without requiring a visit to Columbia. For a complete reference to South Carolina recording offices, the SCIWAY county ROD directory lists contact information for Horry County and all other counties. Property owners with questions about deed preparation or title issues should consult a licensed South Carolina real estate attorney familiar with Horry County practice.
Horry County Deed Records
Horry County maintains all deed records for Myrtle Beach and the broader Grand Strand area through the appointed Register of Deeds in Conway. The county manages over 282,000 parcels, including 254,282 residential properties and 11,669 commercial parcels. For a full overview of the Horry County recording system, fee schedule, and online access tools, visit the Horry 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.