Myrtle Beach People Search
Myrtle Beach is one of the most visited cities in South Carolina and the largest city in Horry County. A Myrtle Beach people search uses records from the Horry County court system along with state databases maintained in Columbia. The city has about 35,000 full-time residents, but the metro area serves many more. Horry County falls under the 15th Judicial Circuit, which provides free online access to court case records. Whether you need to find someone, check a criminal history, or look up public records, the tools below cover all the main ways to search for people in Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach Quick Facts
Myrtle Beach Court Records Search
The Horry County Public Index is the main tool for a court-based people search in Myrtle Beach. This system covers Circuit Court, Family Court, Magistrate Court, and Municipal Court records. You can search by party name, case number, date range, or case type. Access the system at the Horry County Public Index. Basic case information is free. Certified copies cost $5 plus $1 per page.
The search results show names and addresses of all parties in a case, the case number, filing dates, charges, court dates, and the final outcome. Some documents like electronic filing notices are viewable online. For full case files, contact the Horry County Clerk of Court at (843) 915-5080. The main office is at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway, with a satellite office at 9630 Scipio Lane in Myrtle Beach.
Keep in mind that certain records are restricted. Juvenile cases, adoption records, sealed cases, and expunged records do not appear in the public index. Some personal details may also be redacted to protect privacy. As of January 2026, home addresses are no longer shown on the public index for new or existing cases.
Note: The Myrtle Beach satellite office of the Clerk of Court at 9630 Scipio Lane also offers passport services on weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Myrtle Beach Inmate and Booking Search
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center holds people arrested in Myrtle Beach and throughout Horry County. The facility is at 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue in Conway. It houses over 1,000 inmates and is staffed around the clock. Booking records are kept for good, and mugshots are stored in the system for all people who are processed through the jail.
The booking database shows mugshots, names, ages, charges, bond amounts, custody status, and the agency that made the arrest. Arresting agencies include the Myrtle Beach Police, Horry County Sheriff's Office, Conway Police, North Myrtle Beach Police, and Surfside Beach Police. The system is updated each day, though there may be a short delay between an arrest and the record going live.
You do not need to register or pay to use the basic booking search. For phone inquiries, call the detention center at (843) 915-5140 during business hours. Written requests for older records go to the Horry County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 2560 N Main Street, Conway, SC 29526. Records staff can be reached at (843) 915-5350.
Background Checks for Myrtle Beach
SLED CATCH provides statewide criminal history checks that cover every county in South Carolina. The system costs $25 per search and requires the person's full name and date of birth. Results come back right away for online searches. Go to catch.sled.sc.gov to run a check. SLED CATCH pulls from arrest data submitted by all law enforcement agencies in the state, giving you a broader view than a single county search.
The Horry County Clerk of Court also offers a local criminal record search for $25 plus $1 per page for copies. This may be useful if you only need Horry County data. For full files, you must provide the person's name, any alternate spellings, and a case number if you have one. Certified copies carry a $5 fee on the first page and $1 for each page after that.
Myrtle Beach People Search Tools
The SLED Sex Offender Registry at scor.sled.sc.gov lets you search for registered offenders by name or by location. Enter a Myrtle Beach ZIP code to see who lives nearby. The system shows photos, home addresses, aliases, and a map of each person's location. You can sign up for free email alerts when someone moves into your area.
Property records are another useful tool for a Myrtle Beach people search. The Horry County Register of Deeds at acclaimweb.horrycounty.org has deeds going back to 1801. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or subdivision. The system also covers mortgages, tax liens, and plats. Copies cost $0.50 per page for account holders and $1 per page for others.
Horry County tax records are available through the Treasurer's online portal. Search by owner name, address, or parcel number to find property tax data. The county has over 282,000 parcels with a median home value around $219,700. The Horry County tax search shows assessed values, payment history, and exemption status.
Note: Horry County deeds from 1801 are the oldest property records available online in the county system.
Public Records Requests in Myrtle Beach
The South Carolina Freedom of Information Act gives anyone the right to request public records from Horry County agencies. You do not need to be a resident or show identification for most requests. Submit requests to the Horry County Public Information Office at info@horrycounty.org or call (843) 915-5390. The FOIA manager is Aaron P. Spelbring.
The response time is 10 business days for records less than 24 months old. Older records get 20 business days. Fees include $0.25 per page for copies, $15 per hour for search and retrieval after the first free hour, and $5 for the first certified page. The full FOIA statute is at scstatehouse.gov under Title 30, Chapter 4. State law prohibits using public records for commercial solicitation, with penalties up to $500 in fines and one year in jail.
Professional license checks are another part of a Myrtle Beach people search. The LLR Licensee Lookup at verify.llronline.com covers contractors, real estate agents, nurses, and dozens of other licensed professions. Search by name to see license status and any disciplinary actions on file.
Vital Records for Myrtle Beach
The South Carolina Department of Public Health keeps birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Birth and death records start from January 1, 1915. Marriage records cover July 1950 through December 2021. Divorce records cover July 1962 through December 2014. The state office is at 2600 Bull Street in Columbia. A certified copy costs $12 for the first one and $3 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
For local marriage records, the Horry County Probate Court has records from July 1, 1911 to the present. The court is at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway. Call (843) 915-5370 for questions. South Carolina has no waiting period for marriage licenses, and couples can wed as soon as they receive their license.
Horry County People Search
Myrtle Beach is the largest city in Horry County. All court records, property filings, and vital records for Myrtle Beach flow through the Horry County system. Visit our county page for a full guide to every people search tool available in Horry County.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
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