orangeburg county public records: how to locate vital documents and case files

What these records cover

Public records in Orangeburg County include court filings, property transactions, meeting minutes, budgets, and certain law enforcement reports. They document local government actions and individual matters, making them useful for genealogy, due diligence, and everyday verification.

Where to search and request

Begin with the Clerk of Court for civil and criminal dockets, and the Register of Deeds for land records. Administrative materials-such as council agendas and ordinances-are typically released under South Carolina’s FOIA, with reasonable time for review and response.

• Clerk of Court: case indexes, judgments, liens, and calendars.
• Register of Deeds: deeds, plats, mortgages, and releases.
• Probate Court: wills, estates, guardianships, and inventories.
• Sheriff’s Office: incident reports and inmate information.
• County Administration: agendas, minutes, contracts, and budgets.
• State Vital Records (DHEC): certified birth and death records.

Have dates, names, and parcel numbers ready, and note that certified copies may carry fees. Some materials are redacted by law. If a request is denied, you may appeal or refine scope to narrow exemptions.