Sumter County SC

Lookup Public Records in Sumter County, South Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Sumter County Overview

Sumter County, South Carolina was established in 1800 and as of the 2010 census, had a population of 107,456. Sumter is both the county seat and the largest community. It is the home of Shaw AFB, headquarters to the 9th Air Force, AFCENT, United States Army Central, with several other tenant units. It is one of largest bases in the USAF’s Air Combat Command. The county has a total area of 665 square miles of land, plus 17 square miles of water. It is drained by the Black River and its tributaries. Its western border is formed by the Wateree River. One of South Carolina’s most famous areas are the High Hills of Santee comprising the western part of the county. The county is one of five that borders Lake Marion, also known as South Carolina’s “Inland Sea.” Neighboring counties are: Lee to the north, Florence to the northeast, Clarendon to the south, Calhoun to the southwest, Richland to the west, and Kershaw to the northwest. The county was named for Thomas Sumter. He was a soldier in the Colony of Virginia militia; a brigadier general in the South Carolina militia during the American War of Independence, a planter, and a politician. Of the 15 zip codes in use by the county, the most populous is 29150.

Sumter County Clerk Information

James C. Campbell, Clerk of Court
215 N. Harvin St
Sumter, SC 29150
803-436-2227

Job Duties include:

• Maintains records of criminal cases heard in General Sessions court. This includes sentence sheets, arrest warrants, indictments, and pleadings. This does not include a transcript of the court hearing. A $5.00 fee is charged for certified copies of sentence sheets, etc. See below for more details
• Maintains records of cases heard in Court of Common Pleas, which is civil disputes between parties.
• Schedules jury and non-jury rosters for Common Pleas.
• Maintains records of all judgments for Common Pleas
• Maintains and provides copies of all final divorce decrees, separation agreements, and proceedings. A $5.00 fee is charged for all certified copies of these documents. Requests must be made in writing or in person. No requests are done by telephone.
• Collects fine payments for General Sessions fines. We accept cash or money orders. No personal checks are accepted for fine payments.
• Selects potential Jurors from a jury pool for each term of court.
• Notary applications for Notaries may be picked up at the clerk’s office in the judicial center on the 3rd floor.
• Registration of Notaries. Please bring your long form commission with the gold seal and $5.00 registration fee.
• Supervises Family Court services and activities.

Sumter County Clerk of Court

Sumter County Records

James “Jimmy” Barfield, Assessor
13 E Canal St
Sumter, SC 29150
803-436-2115

Assessments and values, tax exempt property, tax credits and exemptions:

Sumter County Assessor

Vicky McCarthy, Register of Deeds
141 N Main St, Room 202
Sumter, SC 29150
803-436-2177

Land records, deeds, fee schedules, plats and surveys, maps, passports, tax liens, easements and condemnations:

Sumter County Register of Deeds

Past due tax information:

Sumter County Tax Info

Carolina Richardson, Treasurer
13 E Canal St
Sumter, SC 29150
803-436-2213

Pay property taxes:

Sumter County Property Taxes

Motor vehicle information: Not available.

Online forms and fee schedules:

Sumter County Fees

and

Sumter County Forms

Sumter County Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office

Address: 141 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150, United States
Phone: 803-436-2177