Charleston County Public Records

To ask for Charleston County Public Records, use the form below. It helps you ask for files that are open to the public. These files fall under rules set by the state and the county.

You can ask for things like home sales, wedding papers, work permits, notes from town talks, and tax forms. The county and towns both keep these. Some are new, and some are old. This form is a great way to ask for things you won’t find on the web.

Just give the key facts on the form and send it in. If you get stuck, there is help. Reach out to the right office. They can help you find what you need.

If you’re not sure who to call, start with the county’s main office. They’ll point you to the right folks.

Public Records Division
Charleston County Public Services Building
Address: 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone: (843) 958-4012

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Official Charleston County Public Records Resources

Agency & Contact Info	Description
Charleston County Gov 4045 Bridge View Dr North Charleston SC 29405 843 958 5000 clerkofcourt@charlestoncounty.org	Main hub for the whole Charleston County. Runs courts, keeps deeds, and takes FOIA asks. Courts at Broad St. Main admin hub is on Bridge View Dr.
City of Charleston 2 George St Charleston SC 29401 843 724 7301	Holds town files and council logs. Has full records crew. Folks may ask for files or city info tied to Charleston County.
City of North Charleston 2500 City Hall Ln North Charleston SC 29406 843 740 2509 fieldsc@northcharleston.org	Gives town forms and runs court info asks. Lets folks in north part of Charleston County send FOIA asks with ease.
Mount Pleasant Town Town Hall Mount Pleasant SC 29464 843 884 4176	Holds town records, court info, and maps. Good spot for folks near east side of Charleston County to get town docs or file a form.
Summerville Town 200 S Main St Summerville SC 29483 843 871 6000 843 871 2463	Gives court and town info. Has full staff to help with forms and FOIA asks. One of top towns near edge of Charleston County.
James Island Court 101 Meeting St 3rd Fl Charleston SC 29401 843 795 1140	Court help for south isles in Charleston County. Part of wide court net run by the county.
McClellanville Court McClellanville SC 843 887 3334	Small court for north east part of Charleston County. Part of the main court group.
Charleston County Records Store Leeds Ave North Charleston SC 29405	This is a back spot for county files. Has deep store of docs and can help with old file finds.