Find Lexington People Search
Lexington people search tools give you access to public records for residents of this town in Lexington County, South Carolina. The town sits just west of Columbia and serves as the county seat. Lexington County keeps court records, inmate data, property files, and probate records that cover the town. State tools from SLED, the Department of Corrections, and the sex offender registry also work here. Multiple free and paid search options exist for anyone who wants to find records tied to a person in Lexington.
Lexington Inmate Search Records
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department runs an online inmate inquiry system at jail.lexingtonsheriff.net. Search by name or booking number to find people held at the Lexington County Detention Center. The roster shows each inmate's name, booking date, charges, arrest date, booking agency, and status. Race, gender, and age appear in a coded format next to each entry.
Charges listed include a wide range of offenses. The booking agency is usually the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. The detention center sits at 521 Gibson Road in Lexington, SC 29072. The main phone line is 803-785-2700, with a backup at 803-785-2743. The roster updates on a regular basis, though there may be a short delay between a status change and the online record.
Inmate records are public under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act at S.C. Code Section 30-4-10 et seq. This law requires jails to make confinement documents available for the prior three months without a written request.
Note: The online roster may not reflect the most current data if a booking or release just took place.
Court Records for Lexington People Search
The South Carolina Judicial Branch provides a statewide case records search that includes Lexington County. You can search by name, case number, or filing date for civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases. Some municipal court records from towns like West Columbia, South Congaree, and Springdale also appear. As of January 2026, home addresses no longer display on the public index for any cases.
Case data may include names of all parties, date of birth, file number, case type, status, judges, attorneys, motions, and hearing dates. Juvenile matters, sealed records, and adoption files are excluded from public access. Basic case data and docket summaries are free. Certified copies or full records may require fees and proper authorization from the Lexington County Clerk of Court.
The Clerk of Court is Lisa M. Comer. Her office is at 205 East Main Street, Suite 128, Lexington, SC 29072. The phone number is (803) 785-8212. Hours run from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. Certified copies of court documents cost $5 each. Regular copies are $0.25 per page. A criminal record search through the Clerk's office costs $25 per name.
Lexington Property and Land Records
The Lexington County Assessor's Office handles property valuation for all real property in the county. The office maintains records on about 137,851 parcels. In 2024, staff processed 15,903 deeds and tracked changes to 19,944 mobile homes. The free property tax data search portal shows owner name, mailing address, property location, legal description, classification, assessed values, tax data, and recent sales. The office is at 212 South Lake Drive, Suite 101, Lexington, SC 29072. Call (803) 785-8190 for questions.
The Register of Deeds stores all land records for Lexington County. Tina Guerry serves as Register of Deeds. The office records deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, easements, power of attorney documents, military discharge papers, and business name registrations. Recording fees are $10 for the first page and $5 for each page after that. Historical records go back to 1804 when the county was formed. Deed Book M is the first volume that survived the fire of 1839.
Under S.C. Code Section 30-5-30, the Register of Deeds must keep a public record of all filed instruments. Public computers at the office let you search records for free. Printing or certified copies cost extra. The office is at 212 South Lake Drive, Suite 301, in Lexington. Call (803) 785-8168 for help.
The full South Carolina Code of Laws is searchable online through the state legislature's website.
Lexington Marriage and Estate Records
The Lexington County Probate Court handles estates, wills, guardianships, and conservatorships. The court offers two online search tools. An estate search covers records from 1995 to the present. A historical estate search covers 1865 to 1994. A marriage search database covers 1911 to 1987. The court is at 205 East Main Street, Suite 134, Lexington, SC 29072. The phone number is (803) 785-8324.
Marriage licenses cost $50 from the Probate Court. The court oversees distribution of property when someone passes away, appoints guardians for minors or incapacitated adults, designates conservators to manage finances, and handles certain trusts and estate disputes. Search by the first or last name of the deceased to find estate records online.
For birth and death certificates, the South Carolina Department of Public Health maintains records from 1915 forward. Visit dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records to order copies. Birth records become public after 100 years. Death records open after 50 years.
Note: The Probate Court website is a public resource, and Lexington County makes no warranty about the accuracy or completeness of the data.
FOIA Requests in Lexington
Lexington County follows the South Carolina FOIA under S.C. Code Section 30-4-10 et seq. Any person can request public records, including out-of-state residents, businesses, and media. The county must respond within 10 business days. Complex requests may extend to 30 calendar days with written notice. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page for black and white and $0.50 for color. Staff time for search and retrieval costs $20 per hour after the first hour.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has its own FOIA process. Fees run $22 per hour for search, retrieval, and redaction. Copies cost $0.25 per page in black and white. A 25 percent deposit is required before the department fills each request. Payment must be by cashier's check. Submit forms to the Sheriff's Department at 521 Gibson Road or email FOIA@lcsd.sc.gov. The department must respond within 10 business days under S.C. Code Section 30-4-30(C).
- County government FOIA through the administration building
- Sheriff's Department FOIA for law enforcement records
- Clerk of Court for court file requests
- Probate Court for estate and marriage records
- Register of Deeds for property document copies
State Tools for Lexington People Search
SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov runs name-based criminal history checks for $25 per search. It covers all South Carolina arrests tied to fingerprint records. Results come back right away for online orders. The system does not include sex offender data, wanted persons, or out-of-state records. Charitable groups that meet state requirements pay a reduced fee of $8.
The sex offender registry at scor.sled.sc.gov lets you search by name or ZIP code. It shows photos, aliases, and maps. The SCDC inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us covers state prison inmates. Both tools are free.
The LLR Licensee Lookup at verify.llronline.com lets you check professional licenses for people in Lexington.
Note: SLED CATCH only returns South Carolina records and does not cover federal arrests or cases from other states.
Lexington County People Search
The town of Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County. The county maintains separate systems for court filings, property deeds, tax records, and inmate data. For a broader search that covers all of Lexington County, visit the county people search page.
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