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Search Spartanburg County public records today and find information on anyone with just a few clicks.

Once you know where to look, information such as probation, warrants, arrests, criminal, court, property records and even vital records such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are readily accessible.

No matter what’s being searched for, this guide provides all the necessary details to find public information through Spartanburg County agencies and includes South Carolina state agencies when local searches are limited.

How To View Spartanburg County Arrest Records, Mugshots & the Reason for Detainment

The South Carolina Freedom of Information Act ensures transparency and public access to government records.¹ Under this state law and the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), public records pertaining to arrests can be found in several ways, depending on the arresting agency and where the subject is being held.²

When trying to find someone’s mugshot or simply find out if someone is in jail, searchers will find it beneficial to know the arrestee’s full name and approximately where and when the arrest occurred.

Spartanburg County arrest records can conveniently be found through the sheriff’s office website as they offer many helpful search tools. Each of the online arrest logs for inmates in the Spartanburg County Detention Center–the county jail–are listed below:

• Spartanburg County Bookings (A-Z)
• Spartanburg County Jail Roster (By Booking Date)
• Spartanburg County Recent Arrest Reports (Past 72 Hours)
• Spartanburg County Jail Records (Past 90 Days)

Inquiries about daily arrests can also be made by phone or in person. Contact information for the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office can be found below for inquiries by phone or in person:³

Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
8045 Howard Street
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303

Phone: 864.503.4500
Fax: 864.503.4561

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 771
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304

In addition to the free arrest history search options outlined above at the county level, individuals can check with other local law enforcement such as city police departments for narrower search results.

For example, the city of Spartanburg has its own police department where arrest information can be requested by phone or in person. Although they do not offer an online directory or arrest log, location and contact information for the Records Division of the City of Spartanburg Police Department can be viewed below:

City of Spartanburg Police Department
Records Division
145 West Broad St. 
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306

Records Division: 864.596.2035
General Inquiries: 864.596.2000

Copies of police records and arrest details obtained from the city of Spartanburg Police Department are free for parties directly involved in the incident, but members of the public will be charged $3 per report.

To find arrest reports in other cities, searchers can type “[city name] police department contact information” into any search engine and find the official website along with methods of contacting the department.

How To Search Spartanburg County Public Records Pertaining to Marriage & Divorce

South Carolina public records include documentation of both marriages and divorces. There are a couple of ways to check if someone is married in Spartanburg County as well as at the state level.

Retrieve Marriage & Divorce Records Through Spartanburg County Resources

To find out if someone is married, in-person requests can be made to the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court, who provides Spartanburg County marriage records and divorce documents for a nominal fee as long as the event occurred within the county.⁴

Spartanburg County Clerk
180 Magnolia Street
2nd Floor – Ste. 500
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306

Phone: 864.596.2591
Hours: M – F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3483
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304

A Request for Marriage Certificate can also be submitted to the Spartanburg County Probate Court along with a $5 cashier’s check or money order payable to “Spartanburg County Probate Court.”

Although the court does not offer a form for requesting certificates of marriage or divorce, they can be viewed free of charge in person at the courthouse dating back to July 1911 or copies can be purchased there for a small fee.

Spartanburg County Probate Court
Marriage Division
180 Magnolia Street
First Floor – Ste. 302
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306

Phone: 864.596.2556
Fax: 864.596.2011
Hours: M – F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Interested parties can find Spartanburg County divorce records by selecting “dissolution of marriage” from the dropdown menu on the Family Court public access portal and entering relevant search criteria including the county.

Divorce judgment case records can also be accessed via the Spartanburg County 7th Judicial Circuit public index by specifying the case type, number, agency, or other applicable search terms.

Access South Carolina Vital Records Relating to Marriage & Divorce

In addition to the local options, public divorce records or marriage documents are accessible online via VitalChek, an independent service endorsed by the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC).

Marriage records dating from July 1950 to December 2022 and death records ranging from July 1962 and December 2022 can be purchased through VitalChek if the requester fits these criteria:

• The requester is one of the parties in the marriage or divorce (husband/wife/divorcee)
• The requester is an adult child of the married or divorced couple
• The requester is a previous or current spouse of the married/divorced party
• The requester is a legal representative of someone listed on the record

VitalChek records pertaining to both divorce and marriage can be ordered online, by phone, or by mail for varying fees. Although requesters who do not fit the above criteria will not be granted a certified or complete record, VitalChek will offer a statement that the marriage or divorce did happen, along with the name of the county where the license or certificate was issued and the date that the event occurred.

For questions about costs or the process of obtaining vital records through this service, individuals can call VitalChek at +1.800.284.1008.

Members of the public seeking marriage and divorce records outside of VitalChek’s date range are advised to request these documents from the probate court where the original marriage license or divorce decree was granted.

Individuals seeking marriage or divorce records in Spartanburg County could even opt for utilizing a third-party platform, as these services are not limited to a county or even state search and can instead do a broader review at the national level, check for aliases, and access online information that may not be readily available through free public record searches.

Lastly–for marriage records dating back to before these agencies and courts documented them–searchers could check with local churches near where the marriage ceremony was held as churches often kept marriage records before online repositories existed. Church records regarding marriage or divorce could even be used to trace genealogy or learn more about one’s family tree.

If marital records are needed for events that occurred in neighboring counties, individuals are welcome to review our resource on locating public records in South Carolina for free; here, citizens can find reliable methods of looking up not only marriage and divorce certificates, but also statewide public information on arrests, court cases, criminal reports, and more.

How To Obtain Spartanburg County Criminal Records

Public criminal records hold information on an individual’s warrants, arrests, charges, convictions, detention facilities and sentencing. These details come from court, jail and police records.

Although there aren’t any means of obtaining comprehensive or certified Spartanburg County criminal records at the local level, Spartanburg County public records that hold criminal information can be accessed through various agencies. 

Track Down Criminal History Information via Local Law Enforcement Agencies

The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office allows for public inquiries by phone or in person in the city of Spartanburg but requesters will be charged a fee for copies.³ The Sheriff’s Office website also offers several free criminal record check methods for viewing county arrest details (outlined above in the section on arrest records).

Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
8045 Howard Street
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303

Phone: 864.503.4500
Fax: 864.503.4561

Other local law enforcement agencies will also be able to check if someone has a criminal record.

For example, the Records Division of the City of Spartanburg Police Department allows individuals to access police reports for $3 per report (or for free for those directly involved in the incident).

City of Spartanburg Police Department
Records Division
145 West Broad St.
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306

Records Division: 864.596.2035
General Inquiries: 864.596.2000

Find Criminal Case Information Through the Court System

At the city level, criminal cases are heard by municipal courts and records can be accessed via the relevant court. For example, the City of Spartanburg Municipal Court provides criminal case information to requesters either by mail or in person.

City of Spartanburg Municipal Court
City Hall
145 West Broad St.
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mailing Address:
P.O. Drawer #1749
Municipal Court
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304

In person requests for criminal case details or records throughout Spartanburg County can be made to the Clerk of Court at the county courthouse.⁴

Spartanburg County Clerk
180 Magnolia Street
2nd Floor – Ste. 500
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306

Phone: 864.596.2591
Hours: M – F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Criminal cases at the Circuit Court level are heard by the Court of General Sessions and case information can be viewed via the online Spartanburg County Seventh Judicial Circuit Public Index by entering relevant search criteria such as case number, case type, and date range.⁶

How Can I Find South Carolina Criminal Records Through State Resources?

South Carolina criminal records are most reliably obtained at the state level, as these will be official and in depth criminal records.⁷

The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) serves as the state’s criminal record repository.⁸ The SLED provides members of the public two options to look up someone’s criminal record: the online State Law Enforcement Division: Citizens Access to Criminal Histories (SLED CATCH) or an application submitted by mail.⁹

Online

1. Fill out the electronic SLED CATCH criminal history check form (subject’s first name, last name, date of birth and gender must be entered; maiden name and social security number are optional search criteria but will help narrow down the search to ensure the correct record is retrieved)⁹
2. Enter credit card information and submit the $26 payment ($25 criminal record fee plus a $1 credit card processing fee)
3. Submit the payment
4. Review the online criminal record and print a copy for your records

By Mail

Name-based criminal history records may also be requested from SLED by postal mail. The $1 convenience fee does not apply to mail-in requests, so the criminal record check fee is $25 and payable by certified check, business check, cashier’s check, or money order made out to the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division.

Applicants must submit the SLED Criminal Record Check Application, $25 payment via accepted payment method, and a self-addressed and stamped envelope to:¹¹

South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division
Records Department
PO Box 21398
Columbia, South Carolina 29221-1398

If a notarized or certified record is needed, the applicant must make note of that on the application. Questions about a record can be directed to the SLED Public Dissemination Unit by phone at (803)-896-1443. Applicants who run into technical issues may call the SLED help desk at (803)-896-1443 or email [email protected].

Criminal records obtained from SLED will not include sex crimes or warrants, but instructions for finding information on both of these is explained below

South Carolina criminal history information may also be requested via the following agencies at the state or federal levels:

• The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) provides a free and publicly accessible incarcerated inmate search, searchable by name, state ID, or SCDC ID. Inmate profiles include criminal information such as mugshots, offenses, detention facilities, projected release dates, and demographic information¹²
• The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator allows users to conduct searches by name or Bureau of Prisons (BOP) number and view historical criminal data on federal inmates¹³
• The South Carolina Sex Offender Registry shows information on subjects convicted of sex crimes throughout the state; this is a free tool and is searchable by the offender’s name or location (within up to a 3-mile radius)¹⁴
• To perform a nationwide search of registered sex offenders, individuals can perform a free search on the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) by name or address with a chosen radius (up to 3 miles)¹⁵

How To Conduct a Background Check in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

In South Carolina, background checks can be conducted for either personal or professional reasons as each has its own purpose and intricacies.

Personal background checks can be done on anyone from a family member to a colleague or even a potential date, while professional checks are used regarding screening for employment, housing, licensing, adoption, or even purchasing firearms.

Some of the features and differences between personal and professional background checks are described briefly below, along with how to perform each in Spartanburg County:

Personal Background Checks

• Can help give insight on the subject’s criminal, legal, and employment history
• Do not require the subject’s consent or even knowledge since they rely on public records
• The person conducting the search or check does not need to state a reason
• Information gained from the background check may not be used to stalk, harass, commit hate crimes or otherwise threaten

Although personal background checks can be done by reaching out to individual law enforcement agencies, jails, courts, county clerks, or via online search tools that host Spartanburg County public records, third-party services are skilled at conducting these searches efficiently and effectively and are very affordable. This can save searchers a great deal of time and tedious searching, and the third-party sites have access to records in other counties or states so they can offer broader search results.

Professional Background Checks

• Disclose prior addresses, places of employment, arrests, charges, convictions, court records and even marital status and educational history
• Necessitate written consent from the subject of the check
• Allow the subject to report inaccuracies or dispute information within the check
• Can be name-based searches (Level 1) or fingerprint-based searches verified by the FBI (Level 2)
• Must abide by all state and federal laws including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and those protected by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) which protect applicants, trainees and employees from discrimination and ensure accuracy and transparency in consumer information^{16, 17}

Spartanburg County does not offer background checks at the local level, but both name-based and fingerprint-based background checks are available via the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED).⁹

Level 1 name-based checks are available online or by mail and the process is detailed above in the section about state criminal records. Level 2 fingerprint-based checks are far more reliable as there is no potential for false matches when fingerprints are used for verification, but these comprehensive checks are only granted via authorized agencies if required by state statute.

SLED does not provide fingerprinting services, so individuals must either inquire with the agency requiring them to undergo the background check or visit an IdentoGO fingerprinting location, show valid identification, and pay the applicable fingerprinting fees (separate from the background check fee paid to SLED).

There are two IdentoGO locations in Spartanburg County. Appointments must be scheduled online in advance.

IdentoGO State Agency Enrollment Office
160 East Saint John Street
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306 – 5148
(Open the 3rd Tuesday of each month 10 a.m. – Noon & 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

IdentoGO State Agency Enrollment Office
477 East Blackstock Road
Suite 5
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29301-3712
(Open the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month 9:30 a.m. – Noon & 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

How Do I Check for Warrants in Spartanburg County?

Citizens in Spartanburg County, South Carolina can check public records for warrant details on wanted individuals through a couple of options.

At the county level, interested parties may contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office about current warrants either by phone or in person:³

Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
8045 Howard Street
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303

Phone: 864.503.4500
Fax: 864.503.4561

Although there is not an online warrant search tool at the county or state level, it’s possible to check if someone has a warrant by inquiring with city police departments or by reaching out to the Spartanburg County Clerk.⁴

Spartanburg County Clerk
180 Magnolia Street
2nd Floor – Ste. 500
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306

Phone: 864.596.2591
Hours: M – F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

How To Determine if Someone Is on Probation in Spartanburg County South Carolina

Probation describes the release of incarcerated individuals from jail to being under supervision back in society. Questions about probationers in Spartanburg County can be directed to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, but a helpful online search resource is available as well.³

The Released Inmate List provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) allows individuals to search for prior inmates who have since been released–including both probationers and parolees (those released from prison)–by date range and county.

Users can input their desired date range and select “Spartanburg” from the county dropdown list. After clicking “Search”, individuals will be brought to a page of search results listing each subject’s SCDC ID, name, demographics, release date and type, and whether or not they are a registered sex offender.

Checking the “Release Type” column will be most helpful in determining if an individual is on probation, parole, supervised re-entry, under community supervision or was released free and clear.

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) offers its own probation and parole database that is searchable by name, SID number, county, or year of birth. After search criteria is entered, users of this free service will be able to browse the results and click on any individual’s profile to view further information including:

• Age
• Gender
• Main Offense
• Name
• Race
• SID Number
• Supervision Start & End Dates
• Supervision Type
• Year of Birth

The Spartanburg County Probation, Parole & Pardon Office can provide further assistance and information to searchers curious about probation policies or whether or not a certain person has been released to supervision.

Spartanburg Probation & Parole Office
160 Commerce St.
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306

Phone: 864.596.2582
Fax: 864.596.2230

How To Look Up Spartanburg County Court Records

South Carolina’s court system extends from the circuit courts (including magistrate, probate, family court, and municipal courts in each city or municipality) to the courts of appeals, and then to the highest court in the state–the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Spartanburg County court records can be requested by phone or in person by contacting the Clerk of Court at the Spartanburg County Courthouse; the Circuit Court hearings are held in the same courthouse.^{4, 21}

Spartanburg County Clerk
180 Magnolia Street
2nd Floor – Ste. 500
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306

Phone: 864.596.2591
Hours: M – F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Interested parties can utilize the free Seventh Judicial Circuit Public Index to conduct a Spartanburg County case search of any case heard in circuit, magistrate and municipal courts including the court of general sessions and the court of common pleas.⁶ Self-help resources such as packets and forms pertaining to Spartanburg County judicial records are available online as well.

The Clerk of Court of Appeals may be contacted for public case records, costs per document or record copy, court dates, and other court details involving appeals from the circuit and family courts.

Clerk of Court of Appeals
1220 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: 803.734.1890
Fax: 803.734.1839
Hours: M-F 8:30 am. – 5 p.m.

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11629
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

For online searches of both appellate and state supreme court cases, individuals can browse the South Carolina Appellate Case Management System and search by case title, number, or date filed.²²

How To Obtain Birth & Death Certificates & Other Vital Records in Spartanburg County (SC)

Aside from marriage and divorce certificates, Spartanburg County public records also include other vital records such as those pertaining to birth and death.

The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) allows for individuals to request these records via several methods, as long as they fit certain criteria.

The following people may purchase certified birth certificates through DHEC:

• The person named on the certificate (if over age 18)
• The parent(s) listed on the certificate
• The legal guardian(s) of the subject of the certificate (must show a certified court order verifying guardianship)
• A legal representative of any of the above
• Immediate family members or their legal representatives (if the subject of the certificate is deceased–in this case, a certified death record must be presented)

Certificates of birth are legally confidential for 100 years following the birth. Until this time period has passed, only uncertified certificates can be obtained. DHEC hosts records of births that occurred in South Carolina from 1915 on

The following people may purchase certified death certificates through DHEC:

• Immediate family members of the person listed on the certificate
• Legal representatives of any immediate family member
• Any individual who can prove that they have a tangible interest that necessitates obtaining a death record (i.e. life insurance policy, property ownership, etc.)

Certificates of death are legally confidential for 50 years following the death. Until this time period has passed, only uncertified certificates can be obtained

The methods of purchasing each type of record via DHEC are summarized below:

Online:

	Birth Certificates	Death Certificates
Processing Time:	5-7 Business Days
Who Can Order:	Person named on certificate	Immediate family member of the deceased subject
Documents Needed:	Valid government, employer, or school-issued I.D.
Purchasing Process:	Order via GoCertificates $17 Non-refundable expedited search fee $3 per additional copy $8.70 processing fee per additional copy	Order via GoCertificates $17 Non-refundable expedited search fee $3 per additional copy $8.70 processing fee per additional copy
	Order via VitalChek $17 Non-refundable expedited search fee $3 per additional copy $8.75 processing fee per additional copy	Order via VitalChek $17 Non-refundable expedited search fee $3 per additional copy $8.75 processing fee per additional copy

By Phone via VitalChek:

• Takes approximately 5-7 business days
• Order birth or death records by calling +1.877.284.1008 (available 24/7)
• Only the person named on the record (birth records) or immediate family members (death records) may order by phone
• Fees:
  • $17 non-refundable expedited search fee
  • $3 per additional copy
  • $12.85 fee for expedited shipping

In Person:

• Takes approximately 30-45 minutes
• Requester must provide:
  • A completed Birth Record Request Form or Death Record Request Form
  • $12 non-refundable search charge (payable by money order, cashier’s check, credit/debit, or cash)
  • $3 fee per additional copy
  • Current government, employer, or school-issued photo identification

Birth and death records can be ordered in-person at the county’s DHEC Vital Records Office in the city of Spartanburg. Certificates of death are limited to those dating 2005 to present day.

Spartanburg County Vital Records Office
151 East Wood
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29305

Phone: 864.596.2227

By Mail:

Vital records requested by mail are only accepted at the state DHEC office in Richland County. Processing time is approximately 4 weeks. Applicants should follow these steps to submit a request by mail:

1. Fill out a Birth Record Request Form or Death Record Request Form
2. Prepare the $12 search fee with an extra $3 per additional copy requested (payable by money order or cashier’s check made out to “SC DHEC”)
3. Make a photocopy of a valid school, government, or employer-issued photo I.D.
4. Mail all of the above items together to:
   • DHEC State Vital Records Office
     2600 Bull Street
     Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Drop Off:

Drop-off requests are only accepted at the state office (address listed above) Mondays–Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Turnaround time is usually 2 business days.

Requesters should submit the following:

• Completed Birth Record Request Form or Death Record Request Form
• $12 non-refundable search charge (payable by money order, cashier’s check or exact cash)
• $3 fee per additional copy
• Current government, employer, or school-issued photo identification

Completed certificates can either be picked up at the office or mailed to the requester’s address.

Third-party services that operate separately from DHEC can assist with finding vital records for a nominal fee, but these will not be official or certified records.

How To Access & View Spartanburg County Property Records Through the County Assessor

Spartanburg County residents and other interested parties can find property information via the online property search tool which is hosted by qPublic and endorsed by the Spartanburg County Assessor.

This search resource allows for members of the public to search for property records by any of the following criteria:

• Account Number
• Location Address
• Mobile Home Decal Number
• Mobile Home Serial Number
• Owner Name
• Parcel Number

In addition to this free search of public records in Spartanburg County, property information can also be found using the map view with optional filters and layers such as dimensions, easements, parcel numbers, and more.

The Spartanburg County Assessor may also be contacted directly–either by phone or in person–at their office address listed below:

Spartanburg County Assessor
366 North Church Street
Main Level – Ste. 800
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303

Phone: 864.596.2544
Fax: 864.596.2223
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5762
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304

Spartanburg County public records can most efficiently be found through the county clerk (court records), assessor (property records), law enforcement agencies (arrest records and warrants), the state public records repository (criminal records), or vital records offices (birth, death, marriage, and divorce records).