Williamsburg County Court Records

Williamsburg County, South Carolina, court records are legal documentation maintained by record custodians that provide an extensive account of trial court proceedings within the county. These records may include case filings, case summaries, hearings, orders, motions, and judgments. Searchers may also find Williamsburg County arrest records as a subset of court records in instances where arrests result in criminal cases.

Are Court Records Public in Williamsburg County?

By the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Williamsburg County court records are public records except those subject to specific legal restrictions. These restrictions usually apply to adoption, juvenile proceedings, and certain confidential information.

South Carolina's FOIA limits public access to court records in instances where court documents reveal company secrets, confidential plans, procedures, or economically valuable information. The Act also permits the exemption or redaction of court records if they unduly infringe on someone's privacy, lead to interference in ongoing investigations, or are exempted by law.

Williamsburg County Court Records Search

Interested parties may find Williamsburg County court records through the South Carolina Judicial Branch's online portal. Using the portal's Case Search, they may acquire Williamsburg County public case information, court calendars, and other relevant records.

Alternatively, record searchers may submit a record request to the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court/Family Court in person or by mail. The Clerk of Court's Office provides the public access to non-restricted civil, criminal, family, and land records.

Irrespective of the record type, requesters must be prepared to present a valid photo ID for such documents.

Williamsburg County Courts

The Williams County trial court system comprises 1 Circuit Court, 1 Family Court, 1 Probate Court, 2 Magistrate Courts, and 4 Municipal Courts. The location addresses of some of these courts are as follows:

Williamsburg County Circuit Court
125 West Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556
Phone: (843) 355-9321 ext. 6200
Fax: (843) 355-1580

Williamsburg County Family Court
147 West Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556
Phone: (843) 355-9321 (Ext.6100)
Fax: (843) 355-1586

Williamsburg County Probate Court
147 West Main Street, P.O. Box 1005, Kingstree, SC 29556
Phone: (843) 355-9321 (Ext. 6200)

Williamsburg County Magistrate Court - Hemingway Satellite Office
Chavis One-Stop Complex
2811 South State Highway 41-51, Hemingway, SC 29554
Phone: (843) 558-4145

Williamsburg County Magistrate Court - Kingstree Central Office
209 Short Street, Kingstree, SC 29556
Phone: (843) 355-9565
Fax: (843) 355-6444

Greeleyville Municipal Court
P.O. Box 212, Greeleyville, SC 29056
Phone: (843) 426-2111
Fax: (843) 426-2270

Hemingway Municipal Court
110 South Main Street, P.O. Box 968, Hemingway, SC 29554
Phone: (843) 558-2551
Fax: (843) 558-0370

Williamsburg County Criminal and Civil Records

Interested parties may access Williamsburg County criminal and civil court records using the South Carolina Judicial Branch's Case Search or by visiting the Williamsburg County Clerk of Courts office. Criminal records typically include Williamsburg County arrest records, case filings, warrants and bail records, case summaries, and outcomes. Civil records consist of case filings, docket entries, and court orders and judgments.

Individuals seeking civil and criminal court records from the Clerk of Court's Office must provide adequate information (e.g., party's name or case number) to expedite the record search process. For more details on possible search fees and the cost of copying court records, inquirers may contact the Clerk of Court at:

125 W Main Street
Kingstree, SC 29556
Phone: (843) 355-9321, ext. 7100
Fax: (843) 213-6913

Williamsburg County Marriage Records

The South Carolina Department of Public Health maintains marriage records from July 1950 to December 2023. Interested applicants may contact the Williamsburg County Probate Court for records outside this timeframe.

Eligible requesters may obtain certified copies of Williamsburg County marriage records via mail-in, in-person, online, and drop-box requests. Individuals wishing to mail their marriage record requests must download and complete a marriage certificate request form. They must send the completed application form, a photocopy of their valid photo ID, and a non-refundable $12.00 search fee ($3.00 for each additional copy) to:

S.C. Department of Public Health
Vital Records Section
P.O. Box 2046
West Columbia, SC 29171

Williamsburg County Divorce Records

Eligible applicants may obtain Williamsburg County divorce records from the record custodian, the South Carolina Department of Public Health. The agency offers qualified parties certified copies of the Report of Divorce (July 1962 to December 2023).

Searching for a Williamsburg County divorce record and an initial copy costs $17.00 for in-person and online requests. Mail-in and drop-box requests incur a $12.00 fee per copy. Regardless of the delivery choice selected, each additional copy costs $3.00.

Eligible applicants wishing to receive divorce records in person must download and fill out the divorce order form. Subsequently, they must send the completed application form, a photocopy of their valid photo ID, and the necessary fee to the Vital Records Section.

Williamsburg Birth Records

Eligible persons may obtain Williamsburg County birth certificates from the South Carolina Vital Records Office. The agency has been the record custodian for births in the state since 1915.

To obtain the record, eligible parties must complete a birth certificate application and provide a valid ID, fee, and any other proof of authorization needed. They must send the application packet to the Vital Records Office at the foregoing address.

The Vital Records Office charges $17.00 (search fee and a copy) for an in-person birth certificate request and $3.00 for each extra copy ordered simultaneously.

Williamsburg Death Records

Qualified individuals may access Williamsburg County death certificates from the South Carolina Department of Public Health. When applying for a Williamsburg County death record, requesters should include a copy of accepted identification, the completed request form, and the necessary fee. The application materials, including the fee, must be mailed to the South Carolina Department of Health (SC DPH) - Vital Records Section.

The DPH charges $12.00 for a certified birth certificate, which includes the search fee and a copy. Each extra copy ordered simultaneously costs $3.00.

Williamsburg County Probate Court Records

In Williamsburg County, the Probate Court handles legal issues related to probating the assets of deceased individuals, the appointment of guardians for incapacitated/incompetent adults, application and granting of marriage licenses, and the appointment of conservators for the estates of minors ($25,000 or more) and incapacitated persons. The Williamsburg County Probate Court is also responsible for the approval of minor settlements ($25,000 or less), monitoring guardianships and conservatorships, and assisting Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Centers with the involuntary commitment of mentally ill and/or chemically dependent persons.

Interested persons seeking Williamsburg probate records may contact the court at:

147 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 1005 Kingstree, SC 29556
Phone: (843) 355-9321; Ext. 6200
Fax: (843) 213-6997
Email: probatecourt@wc.sc.gov

As of April 2025, Williamsburg probate records are not available online. Therefore, the court advises prospective applicants to call or email to schedule an appointment.

Williamsburg County Property Records

Interested parties wishing to access Williamsburg County property records may visit the Williamsburg County Register of Deeds website to create an account. After creating an account, users may search most documents created and maintained by the Register of Deeds Office for the specified search range. Those who require documents beyond the available date range or certified copies may contact the Clerk of Court, who also serves as the Register of Deeds Office, at:

125 West Main Street
Kingstree, South Carolina 29556
Phone: (843) 355-9321
Fax: (843) 355-1580
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Williamsburg County Court Records Online

Parties seeking Williamsburg County court records may obtain such documents via the South Carolina Judicial Branch's Case Records Search. Alternatively, third-party sites such as Southcarolinacourtrecords.us may offer a more leisurely viewing of public Williamsburg County court records. Inquirers may find specific cases by entering case numbers, party names, or dates. These third-party sites provide real-time viewing and downloading of court documents, streamlining the process. However, such platforms operate independently of any government agency. Therefore, the correctness of results cannot be guaranteed.