greenville county public records guide for practical access

What these records include

From property deeds and liens to civil filings, marriage licenses, and tax maps, greenville county public records document the business of local government. Residents use them to confirm ownership, verify court outcomes, or research a neighborhood. Many collections are open by law, while sensitive data may be redacted to protect privacy.

How to search efficiently

Start with the right office: Register of Deeds for land instruments, Clerk of Court for cases, and Probate Court for estates. Most indexes are searchable by name, parcel, or case number; when in doubt, call the office and ask about scope, date ranges, and copy fees. Online portals are convenient, but some older scans or oversized plats still require an in-person request.

• Register of Deeds: deeds, plats, mortgages, releases
• Clerk of Court: civil, criminal, family, judgments
• Probate Court: wills, estates, guardianships
• Tax/GIS: parcels, assessments, maps
• Sheriff: incident logs, warrants (where lawful)

For certified copies or broad pulls, submit a written request and note the statute you rely on. Clear details, reasonable time frames, and flexible formats usually result in faster, cleaner results.