The Register of Deeds (ROD) office is where real estate records are filed and preserved for public use in Richland County. Whether you're buying a home, researching property, or just need a copy of your deed, this is the place to start.
Why Recording Matters
Recording your real estate documents protects your ownership rights. According to South Carolina law, documents like deeds and mortgages are only valid once they’re officially recorded in the County’s land records.
Need help getting started with a search? Our team is here to point you in the right direction. However, please note: we can’t conduct the search for you or provide advice in the execution of documents.
Who Uses Our Services?
- Attorneys & Paralegals
- Mortgage companies & title researchers
- Land surveyors
- Homeowners looking for a copy of their deed or mortgage
- Genealogists tracing family history
Some visit us daily for professional reasons. Others come once in a lifetime to look up a family record or verify a property transaction.
Types of Recorded Documents
- Deeds
- Mortgages
- Property liens
- Plats (maps of land parcels)
- Satisfactions (mortgage releases)
- Tax liens
- UCC filings (Uniform Commercial Code)
Thinking of Changing a Deed?
If you want to add or remove someone’s name from a deed or transfer ownership of property, you’ll need to speak with a qualified attorney. Our staff cannot help prepare legal documents—that’s considered the practice of law.
You can find legal help through the SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service at 803-799-7100.