Spartanburg Deed Records and Property Search
Spartanburg deed records are maintained by the Spartanburg County Register of Deeds, an appointed office located at 366 N Church Street in downtown Spartanburg. The Register of Deeds records all real property instruments for land within Spartanburg County, including property situated within city limits. When buying, selling, or researching property in Spartanburg, this office is the authoritative source for recorded deeds, mortgages, plats, and related documents. Records are open to the public and many can be accessed online without visiting the courthouse.
Spartanburg Quick Facts
Where Spartanburg Deed Records Are Filed
All deed records for property within the City of Spartanburg are filed with the Spartanburg County Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds is an appointed position, and Ashley Williams currently serves in this role. The office is located at 366 N Church Street, Main Level, Suite 100, Spartanburg, SC 29303. This office handles recording for all properties within Spartanburg County, covering the city as well as unincorporated areas throughout the county.
The Spartanburg County Register of Deeds accepts deed filings and other property instruments in person during regular business hours. The online portal at that same address lets users search by owner name, property address, or document number, making it possible to locate most records without a visit to the office. View and print unofficial copies directly from the portal. Certified copies require a direct request to the office.
| Office | Spartanburg County Register of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address | 366 N Church St, Main Level, Suite 100, Spartanburg, SC 29303 |
| Phone | (864) 596-2514 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | spartanburgcountycourts.org |
The City of Spartanburg website provides local government information for residents including links to county services affecting city properties.
The City of Spartanburg website is a starting point for residents who need to connect with county property record services affecting addresses within city limits.
How to Search Spartanburg Deed Records Online
The SC Land Records portal is the primary free resource for searching Spartanburg deed records online. This state-supported system allows searches by grantor name, grantee name, book and page number, or instrument type for Spartanburg County documents. The portal is updated as new instruments are filed and covers a broad range of recording years. No registration is required to perform a basic search.
The Spartanburg County Register of Deeds online portal at spartanburgcountycourts.org is the county's own search tool, allowing users to search by owner name, property address, or document number. Unofficial copies can be viewed and printed directly from the portal. For compiled ownership data and deed history in a searchable format, SC Property Checker for Spartanburg County is a helpful supplemental tool. A full directory of all 46 South Carolina recording offices is available through the SCIWAY county register directory.
Common search tips include spelling names correctly, using middle initials when searching by owner name, and using parcel numbers when available for the most precise results.
The SC Land Records system provides free online access to Spartanburg County deed records and can be searched from any device without creating an account.
What Spartanburg Deed Records Contain
Each deed recorded in Spartanburg County contains specific information mandated by South Carolina law. The grantor, or the party conveying ownership, and the grantee, or the party receiving ownership, are both identified 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. 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. The derivation clause identifies how the grantor acquired title, typically citing the prior deed by book and page number. This requirement creates a traceable ownership chain within the Spartanburg County records. The grantee's mailing address is also required on all deeds submitted to the Register of Deeds.
Additional elements commonly found in Spartanburg deed records include easements, deed restrictions, right-of-way grants, covenant language, and references to adjacent property owners. Tax map numbers, plat book references, and instrument numbers are assigned at the time of recording and become part of the searchable public index. Once recorded, a deed provides constructive notice to all future buyers and lenders.
Recording Spartanburg Property Documents
Recording property documents in Spartanburg follows the requirements of Title 30, Chapter 5 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Section 30-5-30 requires that all deeds and related instruments be acknowledged before a notary public or other authorized officer prior to recording. The grantor must sign in the presence of the notary, and the notary must certify the acknowledgment before the document will be accepted at the Register of Deeds office.
The deed recording fee is set by Section 12-24-10 at $1.85 per $500 of the property's stated value. This fee is paid at the time of recording. Base recording fees also apply per page. The first page typically costs between $10 and $15 and each additional page costs $5, with specific rates confirmed by the office. Documents must be legible, suitable for scanning, and the first page must reserve a three-inch top margin for the recording stamp. Under Section 30-5-90, submitted instruments must be recorded within 30 days of submission.
Liens affecting Spartanburg properties are governed in part by Section 30-7-70, which addresses lien priority and filing requirements. The recording date and time determine priority among competing claims on the same parcel. Mechanics liens, federal tax liens, and judgment liens are all filed at the Spartanburg County Register of Deeds and become part of the permanent public record.
- 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 Spartanburg Deed Records
Certified copies of Spartanburg deed records can be obtained from the Spartanburg County Register of Deeds in person, by mail, or through an online request. Certified copies carry the official seal and signature of the Register of Deeds and are accepted in legal proceedings, title work, and financial transactions. Unofficial copies can be viewed and printed from the online portal free of charge for most purposes.
To obtain a certified copy in person, locate the record using the online portal or office index, submit a request at the office, bring a valid photo ID, and pay the applicable fee by cash, card, or money order. In-person requests are typically fulfilled the same day. Mail requests should include the instrument number or book and page reference, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for applicable fees. Contact the office at (864) 596-2514 to confirm the current fee schedule before submitting a written request. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Spartanburg Property Record Resources
Spartanburg 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 applies to all filed instruments at the Spartanburg County Register of Deeds regardless of when they were recorded.
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History maintains older land records and genealogical materials for research that predates the current indexing systems. For property law research, Title 30, Chapter 5 of the South Carolina Code sets out the full statutory framework governing deed recording, acknowledgment requirements, and the derivation clause. Residents researching title history or needing to change ownership on a deed should consult a South Carolina licensed real estate attorney, as the Register of Deeds office cannot prepare legal documents or give legal advice.
Spartanburg County Deed Records
Spartanburg County maintains all deed records for property within the City of Spartanburg and throughout the county through the appointed Register of Deeds office. The office is staffed by Ashley Williams as Register of Deeds and provides both online and in-person access to recorded instruments. For a full overview of the Spartanburg County recording system, fee schedule, and available 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.