Find People in Horry County
Horry County sits along the northeastern coast of South Carolina and is home to Myrtle Beach, Conway, and North Myrtle Beach. A people search in Horry County gives you access to court records, booking data, land filings, and tax rolls that link back to real people. The county seat is Conway, where most government offices are based at the Government and Justice Center on 2nd Avenue. Horry County has more than 350,000 residents and sees heavy seasonal traffic from tourists. This page explains every public tool and office you can use to search for a person in Horry County.
Horry County Quick Facts
Horry County Court People Search
The 15th Judicial Circuit Public Index is the best starting point for a court-based people search in Horry County. This online system covers Circuit Court cases in both Common Pleas and General Sessions, plus Family Court filings. You can search by party name, case number, case type, date range, or action type. Results show the case number, filing date, parties, judge, status, and docket entries. The tool is free and open to the public at publicindex.sccourts.org/horry/publicindex.
Each case record lists the full names and addresses of all parties. You can view docket entries, hearing dates, and attorney names when available. Some documents filed electronically can be viewed through the portal. For full case files or certified copies, visit the Horry County Clerk of Court at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. The current Clerk is Renee N. Elvis. Call 843-915-5080 for questions. A criminal record search costs $25, and certified copies run $5 plus $1 per page.
The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Passport services are also available at both the Conway location and a satellite office at 9630 Scipio Lane in Myrtle Beach. Weapons and pointed objects are not allowed on courthouse grounds.
Note: Juvenile records, adoption files, expunged cases, and sealed records are restricted from public access in Horry County.
Horry County Jail Booking Search
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway holds inmates for Horry County. The jail can house over 1,000 people and typically has 500 to 900 inmates at any given time. You can search recent bookings and releases online. The system covers arrests made by the Horry County Sheriff's Office, Myrtle Beach Police, North Myrtle Beach Police, Conway Police, and Surfside Beach Police.
Search results show mugshots, names, ages, charges, bond amounts, custody status, arresting agency, and housing unit. Bond types include cash, surety, personal recognizance, and no bond. The data updates daily, but there may be a short delay between an arrest and when the record appears online. Booking records and mugshots are kept on file permanently in Horry County. Arrest reports are retained for ten years.
The detention center is at 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Call 843-915-5140 for general questions. The Records Division is at 2560 North Main Street, Conway, SC 29526, and can be reached at 843-915-5350. Written record requests go to the Horry County Sheriff's Office at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. All requests follow the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act under S.C. Code Title 30, Chapter 4, with a ten business day response time.
Horry County Property Records Search
The Horry County Register of Deeds runs an online search system called AcclaimWeb. It holds property documents that tie people to land and real estate in the county. You can search by party name, book and page, legal description, subdivision, or parcel number. The system covers deed records going back to 1801, mortgages from 1996, tax liens from 2000, and plats from 2007.
The AcclaimWeb portal at acclaimweb.horrycounty.org/acclaimweb lets anyone run a basic search without an account. Documents show with redaction bars until purchased. Buyers get 24 hours of unredacted viewing. Account holders pay $0.50 per page. Non-account holders pay $1.00 per page. Plat copies range from $2 to $15 based on size. Mail requests cost $8 for each four-page set with $1 per extra page. Certified copies are $2 per document.
The Register of Deeds office is at 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1615, Conway, SC 29526. Phone is 843-915-5430. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Public access terminals are available at the office. The office also offers a free fraud alert service that notifies you any time a document is recorded under your name. This helps detect possible property fraud early.
Horry County Tax Records People Search
Tax records in Horry County link property owners to their parcels and tax payment history. The Treasurer's online portal lets you search by owner name, parcel number, tax map number, or street address. You can also search for vehicle taxes, personal property taxes, and watercraft taxes. The county holds 282,135 total parcels, with 254,282 of those being residential.
You can look up current and past tax bills at horrycountytreasurer.qpaybill.com. Results show assessed value, market value, tax payment status, and any exemptions. The median home value in Horry County is $219,700 and the median tax rate is 0.35 percent.
The Treasurer's Office and the Assessor are both at the Government and Justice Center, 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. The Treasurer's phone is 843-915-5450. The Assessor can be reached at 843-915-5040. Exemptions are available for homestead, low income, senior, and veteran statuses. Online payments are accepted by credit card, debit card, or e-check.
Note: Delinquent tax sale information and foreclosure lists for Horry County are available through the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce lien registry.
Horry County Probate Records
The Horry County Probate Court manages estates, wills, guardianships, and marriage license records. Judge Kathy G. Ward leads the court, which sits at the Government and Justice Center in Conway. Marriage records go back to July 1, 1911. South Carolina had no waiting period for marriage licenses until recent changes, and licenses have no set expiration date in the state.
Estate records include wills, trust documents, guardian filings, and conservatorship cases. The court also handles involuntary commitments for mental health and substance-related matters. Certified copies of marriage licenses cost about $11.50 each. For estates, filing fees start at $150 and vary by the type of proceeding. The Probate Court is at 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Call 843-915-5370 for help. Marriage records before 1950 are available from this court. Records after December 2021 are maintained by the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
Horry County Public Records Requests
Anyone can request public records from Horry County. You do not need to live in South Carolina. You do not need to give a reason. The FOIA manager for Horry County is Aaron P. Spelbring, who can be reached at Spelbring.Aaron@horrycounty.org or 843-915-8424. The Public Information Office is at 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526.
Horry County must respond within ten business days for records less than 24 months old and 20 business days for older records. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after that. Search and retrieval time costs $15.00 per hour after the first free hour. Electronic record fees vary. Fee waivers may be granted when the information serves the public good.
- Submit requests by email to info@horrycounty.org
- Mail requests to the Public Information Office at 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526
- Fill out the online request form at horrycounty.org/departments/public-information
- Include your name, address, phone, email, and a clear description of the records
Under S.C. Code Section 30-4-40, some records are exempt. These include active criminal investigations, confidential sources, and data that would cause an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy. South Carolina law also bans using public records for commercial solicitation directed at any person.
Statewide People Search for Horry County
State-run databases expand what you can find in Horry County. The SLED CATCH system provides criminal history checks for $25 per name. It covers all arrests and charges statewide, not just Horry County. You need a last name, first name, and date of birth. Results are instant online. Mail-in requests go to SLED Records Department, PO Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221-1398, and take 7 to 10 business days.
The SLED Sex Offender Registry tracks more than 10,000 active registrants across South Carolina. Search by name or ZIP code to find offenders near any Horry County address. The registry shows photos, aliases, and maps. You can get email alerts when an offender moves into a specific area. Using registry data to harass or threaten someone is a crime that can add up to six months of jail time for a misdemeanor and up to five years for a felony.
The SCDC Inmate Search covers people serving state prison terms. Search by name or SCDC number. Results show the inmate's photo, facility, offenses, sentence, and release date. For questions about state inmates, email FOIA@doc.sc.gov or call 803-896-8500. The LLR Licensee Lookup shows the status of any professional license in South Carolina, from contractors to nurses to real estate agents.
Cities in Horry County
Horry County covers a large area along the coast and inland. All county-level people search records for these cities are kept at the Horry County offices in Conway.
Myrtle Beach is the largest city in Horry County by visitor traffic. Conway is the county seat and the hub for all county government services.
Nearby Counties
Horry County borders Georgetown County to the south. If you need records from a neighboring area, check which county holds jurisdiction based on the person's address or the location of the event.