Access Greenville People Search
Greenville people search resources help you find public records for the seat of Greenville County, South Carolina. Greenville is the county seat and the center of the Upstate region. The city falls under the 13th Judicial Circuit for court matters. Greenville County runs several online tools for searching court cases, inmate records, property files, and FOIA requests. The Greenville City Police Department works through the county Records Management Services Division. State agencies like SLED provide criminal history checks that cover Greenville too.
Greenville Court Records Search
The 13th Judicial Circuit Public Index covers all court cases in Greenville County, including cases that start in the city. The system holds records for criminal actions from traffic tickets to felonies. It covers City Magistrate courts, Domestic Violence Court, General Sessions, Common Pleas, and multiple summary courts across the county.
You can search by name, court agency, case type, date, or case number. Results show the case number, parties involved, major milestones, sentencing data, and fines. Basic case information is free to view. For certified copies or full case files, contact the Clerk of Court at 864-467-8551. The Clerk's office is at the Greenville County Courthouse, 305 E. North Street, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees range from $0.50 to $10 per page.
The Greenville County inmate search provides another avenue for people search in the city.
For statewide criminal records, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The $25 search covers arrests from all South Carolina agencies including Greenville City Police.
Note: The 13th Judicial Circuit also covers Pickens County, so make sure to filter results by Greenville if that is your target area.
Greenville Inmate and Detention Search
The Greenville County Detention Center sits at 20 McGee Street in downtown Greenville. The facility has three buildings with a combined capacity of 1,277 inmates. An online inmate search at app.greenvillecounty.org inmate search lets you look up who is in custody.
To search, you need at least a full last name. Partial spellings or aliases will not return results. You can add a first name to narrow the results or search by booking number. Each result shows the inmate's name, age, booking date, arresting agency, charges, bond details, address, physical description, and mugshot.
The Records Management Services Division serves as the central records hub for both the Greenville County Sheriff's Office and the Greenville City Police Department. You can file a FOIA request by emailing publicrecords@greenvillecounty.org. Common fees include $3.00 for a police arrest report and $6.00 for written proof of time spent in jail. Call 864-467-5278 for records questions.
Greenville Property and Deed Records
The Greenville County Register of Deeds maintains land records from 1985 to present in an online database. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats by party name. Enter last name first, then first name, with no commas. Historical records from before 1985 are available as PDF copies in the historic archive. The office is at 301 University Ridge, Suite S-2100. Call 864-467-7240 for help.
Greenville County also provides a property tax search system. It covers over 222,000 properties. You can look up owners, tax assessments since 1995, current values, and addresses. The Tax Collector office is at Suite S-1100, 301 University Ridge. Online payments may take up to four days to show in the system.
The Probate Court handles estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses. A marriage license search tool is available online. Marriage record fees range from $5.50 to $7.00 depending on the year. The Probate Court is at 301 University Ridge, Suite N-T100. Call 864-467-7170 for questions.
Greenville People Search Records Requests
Greenville County processes FOIA requests through several channels. You can email publicrecords@greenvillecounty.org, mail a written request to the County Attorney's Office at 301 University Ridge, Suite N-4000, or hand-deliver it. Provide your name, contact details, and a clear description of the records you need.
Fees may apply for searching, copying, and retrieving records. A 25% deposit of estimated costs may be required before work starts. Recent records from the past six months take about 10 business days to process. Older records may take several weeks to months. A background check request form is available online and takes 5 to 7 business days. Fees are not refundable.
The appellate court system at sccourts.org/ACMS covers cases from Greenville that have been appealed to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals.
- FOIA email: publicrecords@greenvillecounty.org
- Background check form available online
- Clerk of Court at 864-467-8551 for certified copies
- Detention Center at 864-467-2309 for inmate data
- Register of Deeds at 864-467-7240 for property files
Note: Greenville County charges a processing fee on top of standard background check fees for online requests.
State Search Resources for Greenville
The South Carolina sex offender registry at scor.sled.sc.gov lets you search for registered offenders by name or ZIP code in the Greenville area. The SCDC inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us covers state prison inmates. Vital records from the Department of Public Health at dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records include birth, death, and marriage data.
The South Carolina licensee lookup at verify.llronline.com covers over 40 professional licensing boards. You can verify contractors, real estate agents, nurses, and many other professionals in Greenville. The system shows license status, restrictions, and any disciplinary history.
Professional license data is maintained by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Greenville County People Search
Greenville is the county seat of Greenville County. The county manages court records, detention data, property deeds, and probate files for the city. For a complete county-level search, visit the Greenville County page.
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