Simpsonville Deed Records and Property Search
Simpsonville deed records are maintained by the Greenville County Register of Deeds, an elected office located at 301 University Ridge in Greenville. All real property instruments for addresses within the City of Simpsonville are recorded and maintained by this office. The Greenville County Register of Deeds is an elected position, and the office maintains a continuous land record history dating back to 1786. Simpsonville has grown rapidly in recent years, making the Greenville County deed records an important resource for buyers, sellers, title researchers, and property owners throughout the city.
Simpsonville Quick Facts
Where Simpsonville Deed Records Are Filed
All deed records for property within the City of Simpsonville are filed with the Greenville County Register of Deeds. This is an elected office, and the Register of Deeds answers directly to Greenville County voters. The office is at 301 University Ridge, Suite 1300, Greenville County Square, Greenville, SC 29601. It serves all municipalities within Greenville County, including Simpsonville, Greenville, Mauldin, Greer, and other communities within the county's boundaries.
The Greenville County Register of Deeds provides free online access to recorded instruments. A Historical Records Search is available at greenvillecounty.org for pre-1900 documents. Additional public records access is available through greenvillecountycourts.org. The county portal allows name-based and parcel-number-based searches and is updated as new instruments are filed.
| 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 Simpsonville website provides local government information for residents and links to county services including the Greenville County Register of Deeds that handles all deed recording for Simpsonville addresses.
The City of Simpsonville website connects residents with local and county services, including the Greenville County Register of Deeds that maintains all property records for Simpsonville addresses.
How to Search Simpsonville Deed Records Online
Greenville County provides free online access to Simpsonville deed records through the county's property records search portal at greenvillecounty.org/rod. Users can search by owner name, parcel number, and instrument type. No registration is required, and the system covers recorded instruments for all Greenville County properties including those in Simpsonville. The portal is accessible from any device and is updated as new documents are filed.
The SC Land Records portal provides free statewide access to Greenville County deed records including Simpsonville properties. For pre-1900 instruments, the county's Historical Records Search at greenvillecounty.org covers records dating back to 1786. For compiled ownership data and deed transaction history, SC Property Checker for Greenville County is a helpful supplemental tool. Additional records access is available at greenvillecountycourts.org.
When searching for Simpsonville properties, using the full legal name of the owner combined with the Greenville County parcel number provides the most precise results in the county's online system.
The SC Land Records portal covers Greenville County and provides free online access to Simpsonville deed records with name-based and document-type searching available without registration.
What Simpsonville Deed Records Contain
Each deed recorded for Simpsonville property contains the information required by 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 Greenville County plat books. The consideration reflects the value exchanged and is used to calculate the deed recording fee at the time of submission.
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 received title, typically citing the prior deed by book and page number. This requirement maintains a traceable ownership chain within the Greenville County records system, which dates to 1786. The grantee's mailing address is also required on all recorded deeds.
Additional elements commonly found in Simpsonville deed records include homeowner association covenants, subdivision restrictions, easements, and right-of-way grants that reflect the area's residential growth. Tax map numbers, plat book references, and instrument numbers are assigned at 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 same parcel.
Recording Simpsonville Property Documents
Recording property documents for Simpsonville 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 acknowledgment must be certified before the document is accepted at the Greenville County Register of Deeds in Greenville.
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. Greenville County copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard copies, $2.00 per sheet for plat copies, and $10.00 per document for certified copies. 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 Simpsonville properties are governed in part by Section 30-7-70, which addresses lien priority and filing requirements. All liens for Simpsonville properties are recorded at the Greenville County Register of Deeds, and the recording date and time establish priority among competing claims on the same parcel.
- 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 Simpsonville Deed Records
Certified copies of Simpsonville deed records can be obtained from the Greenville County Register of Deeds at 301 University Ridge in Greenville. Certified copies carry the official stamp and signature of the Register of Deeds and are accepted in legal proceedings, title work, and real estate transactions. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, plat copies are $2.00 per sheet, and certified copies cost $10.00 per document.
To request a specific document, provide the grantor and grantee names, recording date, and the book and page or instrument number. Staff can use any of these identifiers to locate the correct record. For historical instruments predating the current digital system, the county's Historical Records Search tool can help locate the relevant entry before an in-person or mail request is submitted. Contact the office at (864) 467-7240 to confirm current fees and procedures before submitting a written request. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Simpsonville Property Record Resources
Simpsonville 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 covers all filed instruments at the Greenville 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 sets out the full recording framework for South Carolina property instruments. The Greenville County Historical Records Search at greenvillecounty.org provides access to instruments dating back to 1786 and is a valuable tool for long chain-of-title research. Residents who need to change ownership on a deed or resolve a title issue should consult a licensed South Carolina real estate attorney.
Greenville County Deed Records
Greenville County maintains all deed records for property within Simpsonville and throughout the county through the elected Register of Deeds office. Historical records date back to 1786, making Greenville County one of the oldest continuous land record repositories in Upstate South Carolina. The office provides free online access, a historical records search tool, and in-person services for all Greenville County property owners including those in Simpsonville. For a full overview of the county recording system, fee schedule, and 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.