Cayce People Search
Cayce people search tools let you look up public records for residents of this small city in Lexington County, South Carolina. Cayce sits just west of the Congaree River and shares a border with West Columbia. The city has about 14,000 residents. Local records fall under the Lexington County court system and the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. You can also use state tools like SLED CATCH and the SCDC inmate search to find people tied to the Cayce area. Several online databases give you free or low cost ways to search for a person in Cayce.
Cayce Inmate Records Lookup
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department runs an online inmate search that covers all of Lexington County, including Cayce. This tool lets you find people held at the Lexington County Detention Center at 521 Gibson Road in Lexington. You can search by name or booking number. Results show the person's name, booking date, charges, arrest date, booking agency, and current status. Each entry also lists race, sex, and age.
Charges in the system range from assault and drug offenses to larceny and more. The booking agency field tells you which department made the arrest. Many Cayce arrests show up under the Lexington County Sheriff's Department or the Cayce Department of Public Safety. The roster updates on a regular basis, though short delays may occur between a status change and the online record. Search for a Cayce inmate at jail.lexingtonsheriff.net.
Inmate records are public under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, found in S.C. Code Section 30-4-10. This law gives any person the right to inspect or copy records held by a public body, with some limits.
Cayce People Search Through FOIA
Public records requests in Cayce follow state FOIA rules. The city must respond within 10 business days for records under two years old. Older records get a 20 day window. After the city confirms the records exist, it has 30 calendar days to hand them over. Fees cover the actual cost of search, retrieval, and redaction. Copy charges cannot go above the prevailing commercial rate.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department also takes FOIA requests. Their fee schedule includes $22.00 per hour for search and retrieval, $0.25 per page for black and white copies, and $5.00 per CD or DVD. A deposit of 25 percent is due before the department fills the request. You can submit forms at 521 Gibson Road in Lexington or by email to FOIA@lcsd.sc.gov. This is a key tool for a Cayce people search when you need arrest logs or incident reports.
The SLED CATCH portal is shown below for running a statewide criminal history check.
SLED CATCH requires a last name, first name, and date of birth to run a search at catch.sled.sc.gov.
Note: FOIA requests must be in writing, and each public body has its own designated FOIA officer to handle them.
Court Records for Cayce Residents
Cayce falls under the Lexington County court system. The Lexington County Clerk of Court, Lisa M. Comer, manages all civil, criminal, and family court records. The office sits at 205 East Main Street, Suite 128, in Lexington. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can call 803-785-8212 for help with case files or dockets.
The South Carolina Judicial Branch runs a statewide Public Index where you can search court cases by name, case number, or filing date. This covers Lexington County records, including cases from Cayce. Civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters are all in the system. As of January 2026, home addresses no longer show on the public index for privacy reasons. Basic case data is free. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document, and regular copies are $0.25 per page.
For appeal cases, the Appellate Court Management System at sccourts.org/ACMS covers cases filed with the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. You can search by case number, name, or SCDC inmate number.
Cayce Property and Deed Records
Property records tie people to addresses in Cayce. The Lexington County Assessor's Office handles the valuation of all real property in the county. The county tracks about 137,851 parcels. In 2024 alone, the office processed 15,903 deeds and tracked changes to 19,944 mobile homes. The assessor uses GIS maps built from aerial photos and mass appraisal software. You can search for free at lex-co.sc.gov/departments/assessor.
The Register of Deeds in Lexington County records all land documents. This includes deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and power of attorney filings. Recording fees start at $10.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each extra page. The office has records going back to 1804, with many now in digital form. Deed Book M is the oldest volume that survived a fire in 1839. Visit the office at 212 South Lake Drive, Suite 301, in Lexington, or call 803-785-8168.
The SCDC inmate search is another way to find people from Cayce who may be in state prison.
Search by name or SCDC number at public.doc.state.sc.us to see photos, charges, and release dates.
Note: The assessor's free portal shows owner name, mailing address, property location, and recent sales data for any Cayce parcel.
Cayce People Search for Vital Records
The Lexington County Probate Court handles estates, wills, guardianships, and marriage licenses. The court has an online estate search covering 1995 to the present and a historical search from 1865 to 1994. Marriage records go from 1911 to 1987. The office is at 205 East Main Street, Suite 134, in Lexington. A marriage license costs $50.00. Call 803-785-8324 with questions.
State vital records are managed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health. Birth and death records go back to January 1, 1915. Marriage records cover July 1950 through December 2021. Divorce records span July 1962 to December 2014. Birth certificates cost $12 for the first copy and $3 for each extra. Birth records become public after 100 years. Death records open up after 50 years. Order online through VitalChek or by mail to the Vital Records Office at 2600 Bull Street in Columbia. You can learn more at dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records.
- Estate records from 1865 to present through Lexington County Probate Court
- Marriage records from 1911 to 1987 in the county system
- Birth and death certificates from 1915 at the state level
- Divorce records from 1962 to 2014 through DPH
- Marriage licenses at $50.00 from the Probate Court
State People Search Tools for Cayce
South Carolina runs several databases that cover Cayce residents. SLED CATCH costs $25 per search plus a $1 online fee. It covers all South Carolina arrests backed by fingerprint records. The search needs a last name, first name, and date of birth. Results come back right away for online checks. SLED processed over 553,000 background checks online in 2019 alone.
The sex offender registry is a separate SLED tool. You can search by name or ZIP code to find offenders near any Cayce address. The system shows photos, aliases, and a map of each offender's home. Sign up for email alerts when a new offender moves into your area. Access it at scor.sled.sc.gov. Using registry data to harass or threaten anyone is a crime under South Carolina law, found in Title 23, Chapter 3 of the Code of Laws.
The sex offender registry home page is shown here.
SLED maintains over 10,000 actively registered sex offenders in the SORT system across South Carolina.
The LLR licensee lookup at verify.llronline.com covers over 40 professional boards. You can check if a person in Cayce holds a valid license for fields like nursing, real estate, or contracting. The tool shows license status, any disciplinary actions, and compliance records.
Note: SLED CATCH does not include sex offender data or wanted persons, so check those tools separately for a full Cayce people search.
Lexington County People Search
Cayce is one of several cities in Lexington County. The county maintains its own systems for court records, property data, inmate lookups, and deed filings. For a broader search that spans all of Lexington County, visit the county people search page.
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