Socastee Deed Records and Property Search
Socastee deed records are maintained by the Horry County Register of Deeds, located in Conway at the Horry County Government and Justice Center. Socastee is an unincorporated community in Horry County and has no separate municipal government. All real property instruments for Socastee addresses are filed with and maintained by the Horry County Register of Deeds, the same office that serves Myrtle Beach, Conway, Carolina Forest, and all other areas within Horry County. Property owners in Socastee access the same recording and search systems used throughout the county.
Socastee Quick Facts
Where Socastee Deed Records Are Filed
All deed records for Socastee properties are filed with the Horry County Register of Deeds. Because Socastee is an unincorporated community with no separate government, all recording functions are handled entirely by Horry County. The Horry County Register of Deeds is located at 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1600, in Conway, SC 29526, at the Government and Justice Center. This office maintains records for all 282,135 parcels in Horry County, including every property in the Socastee community area.
The Horry County property records portal provides online access to recorded instruments for Socastee and all Horry County properties. The Horry County government website links to the Register of Deeds and the county's GIS mapping system. GIS mapping shows property owner information, real estate transfer data, and permit records for Socastee parcels. The same online systems used for Myrtle Beach and Conway deed research also cover Socastee properties.
| 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 SC Land Records portal provides free statewide access to Horry County deed records, covering all recorded instruments for properties in the Socastee area.
The SC Land Records portal covers Horry County and provides free online access to Socastee property deed records without registration or payment requirements.
How to Search Socastee Deed Records Online
Searching Socastee deed records online can be done through the Horry County property records portal, which provides direct county access to recorded instruments for Socastee and all other Horry County properties. The SC Land Records portal offers free statewide access with searches by grantor name, grantee name, book and page, or instrument type. No registration is required for basic searches on either system.
For compiled ownership data and deed history, SC Property Checker for Horry County is a supplemental resource. Horry County's GIS mapping system provides property owner information, real estate transfer records, and permit history for Socastee parcels and is accessible through the county's online tools. The SCIWAY county register directory lists contact information for the Horry County Register of Deeds and all 46 South Carolina recording offices.
When searching for Socastee properties, using the Horry County tax map parcel number alongside the owner's name yields the most precise results. Many Socastee parcels fall within subdivisions that may share common street names with other parts of the county, so a parcel number search avoids ambiguity.
The SCIWAY county registers directory provides contact details for the Horry County Register of Deeds, which serves Socastee and all unincorporated areas of Horry County.
What Socastee Deed Records Contain
Each deed recorded for Socastee property contains the fields 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 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. The derivation clause maintains 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 Socastee deed records include easements, homeowner association covenants, subdivision restrictions, and right-of-way grants. Tax map numbers, plat references, and instrument numbers are all part of the public index. Horry County's GIS system supplements deed records with property boundary data, transfer history, and permit information for each parcel. Once a deed is recorded, it provides constructive notice to all future buyers and lenders.
Recording Socastee Property Documents
Recording property documents for Socastee 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. Documents for Socastee properties are submitted to the Horry County Register of Deeds at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
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. 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, instruments must be processed within 30 days of submission.
Liens affecting Socastee properties are governed in part by Section 30-7-70, which covers lien priority and filing requirements. All liens for Socastee properties are recorded at the Horry County Register of Deeds in Conway, and the recording date and time establish priority among competing claims.
- 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 Socastee Deed Records
Certified copies of Socastee deed records can be obtained from the Horry County Register of Deeds office at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway. Certified copies carry the official seal and signature and are accepted in legal proceedings, title work, and real estate transactions. Standard copies are available at $0.50 per page for account holders and $1.00 per page for non-account requests, with a minimum of $5.00 and a certification fee of $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 regular office hours. Mail requests are also accepted through the Conway office. Contact the Horry County Register of Deeds at (843) 915-5430 to confirm the current fee schedule and submission procedures before visiting or mailing a request. Because Socastee is an unincorporated community, there is no separate Socastee city hall or local government office for property records.
Socastee Property Record Resources
Socastee 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. As an unincorporated community, Socastee has no separate municipal records system - all property records are maintained solely by Horry County through the Register of Deeds office in Conway.
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 spatial context for locating Socastee parcels and can help identify the correct parcel number before initiating a deed record search. Residents who need to modify deed ownership or resolve title disputes should consult a licensed South Carolina real estate attorney.
Horry County Deed Records
Horry County maintains all deed records for Socastee properties and all other parcels throughout the county through the appointed Register of Deeds office in Conway. The office serves 282,135 county parcels including all unincorporated communities such as Socastee and provides both online and in-person access to recorded instruments. For a full overview of the Horry County recording system, fee schedule, and available online tools, visit the county deed records page.
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