Georgetown County SC Property Records: Search Deeds, Parcel Cards, Taxes, GIS Maps & Reassessment
Georgetown County property records are split across several official systems. Use the Assessor/qPublic route for parcel cards, ownership, value, legal residence and agricultural assessment questions; use the Register of Deeds online record system for deeds, mortgages, plats, liens and certified-copy needs; use the Treasurer and Tax Collector for current or delinquent tax questions; and use Georgetown County GIS for coastal parcel-map context.
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Fastest Way to Search Georgetown County Property Records
Which Georgetown County Property Record Do You Actually Need?
Use this table before searching. It prevents wrong-office calls and helps you avoid relying on a tax page when you really need a recorded deed, or a deed index when you only need a parcel card.
| Your Question | Correct Georgetown County Route | Search With | What You Get |
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| Who owns the parcel or what is its value? | Assessor / qPublic | Owner, address, TMS/PID, parcel number or map search | Property record card, values, building sketch/details, reassessment value and special assessment clues. |
| Can I find the deed, mortgage or plat? | Register of Deeds / Georgetown County Online Record System | Name, book/page, file number, instrument, date range or plat reference | Index and document information for recorded land-title documents, plats, mortgages and liens. |
| Can I pay or view current taxes? | Treasurer / online tax payment site | Property tax record, tax bill, owner/address or parcel details | Current tax notice, online payment, receipt/payment route and payment restrictions. |
| Are taxes delinquent? | Tax Collector / Delinquent Tax Office | Parcel, owner, tax year and delinquent account details | Delinquent account review, penalties/costs, levy/sale process context and tax sale route. |
| Where is the parcel on a map? | GIS map server / ArcGIS | Address, TMS/PID, owner clue or map location | Parcel-map context, coastal/road/location layers and visual property reference. |
| Can online records prove title? | Recorded documents + title professional | Full deed chain, releases, liens, judgments and tax status | Research evidence; legal ownership and clean title need professional review. |
How to Search Georgetown County Assessor Property Records
Use the Assessor when you need property record cards, values, ownership updates from recorded deeds, building sketches, new construction appraisal, legal residence, agricultural assessment, rollback tax information or reassessment appeal help.
Real property + mobile homes
The Assessor assigns values to real estate and mobile homes for tax purposes, but does not accept tax payments.
Sketch + details
The office provides property record cards showing building sketches and related property information.
90-day appeal window
For reassessment notices, Georgetown County says owners have 90 days from the notice date to appeal.
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Open the county Assessor page firstThis explains what the office does and does not do.
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Start with the Assessor page if your question is value, parcel record, legal residence, agricultural assessment, rollback tax, mobile home registration, appeals or property record cards. Official page: Georgetown County Assessor.
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Use the official qPublic property-record searchBest for parcel cards, values, owner/address and map clues.
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Step 1: Open the county’s property-record search route. Step 2: search by owner, address, parcel/TMS/PID or map. Step 3: open the matching parcel. Step 4: save the TMS/PID, owner, address, value, property card details, legal description clues and map reference. Search route: Georgetown County qPublic Property Records.
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Use Assessor forms for special assessment or changesDo not treat search results as an application.
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For legal residence, agricultural special assessment, multiple lot discount, change of address, real property appeal, ATI exemption or parcel division/combination, use the forms and instructions linked on the Assessor page. Completed legal residence applications may be submitted by mail, fax or drop box at the historic courthouse entrance.
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Contact Assessor for value disputes, not tax paymentsThe Assessor does not accept county property tax payments.
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Assessor contact: Tim Holt, Assessor. Physical address: 129 Screven Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. Mailing address: P.O. Drawer 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442. Phone: 843-545-3017. Fax: 843-545-3156. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, except legal holidays.
Georgetown County 2025 Reassessment and Appeal Rules
Georgetown County’s reassessment page matters because many property searches are triggered by new values. A reassessment notice is not a tax bill, and a value appeal is different from paying or disputing taxes.
| Reassessment Point | County Guidance | What to Do |
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| Why values update | Countywide reassessment is required by state law every five years, with a one-year extension allowed by county ordinance. | Compare the new value with recent comparable sales and property facts. |
| Notice is not a bill | Georgetown County says reassessment notices are not tax bills; bills arrive later. | Appeal value if wrong, but use Treasurer/Tax Collector for billing and payment later. |
| 15% cap | Most property value increases due to reassessment cannot rise more than 15% over five years unless sold or improved. | Check whether the notice shows market value and taxable capped value. |
| Appeal window | Owners who disagree with the new value have 90 days from the notice date to file an appeal. | Use the informal appeal form and submit evidence before the notice deadline. |
| No appraiser required | The county says no appraiser or agent is necessary to appeal, and there is no cost to the owner. | Prepare sales, photos, repair/condition proof, property-card errors and valuation notes. |
How to Search Georgetown County Recorded Property Documents
Use the Register of Deeds when you need documents concerning land titles, deeds, certain liens, mortgages, plats, financing statements, certified true copies, record books or microfilm help.
Land title documents
The Register records, maintains and provides informational access to land-title documents, certain liens and other property-transaction records.
Index + document info
The online record system provides access to Georgetown County property records, including index and document information.
Free monitoring
Georgetown County offers a no-cost Property Fraud Alert service with email and text notification options.
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Collect deed-search clues from qPublic firstTMS/PID, owner name and legal clues make deed searching faster.
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Before using the deed system, copy TMS/PID, owner names, property location, legal description clues, sale history and plat references from the Assessor/qPublic record.
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Open the Register of Deeds pageUse this for deeds, mortgages, plats and certified recorded copies.
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Review the office responsibilities, limitations, redaction notice, eRecording vendors and contact details. Official office page: Georgetown County Register of Deeds.
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Search the online record systemUse name, book/page, file number, instrument or date range.
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Open the Georgetown County Online Record System. Search by party names, book/page, file number, instrument number or date range. For documents recorded after May 14, 2021, the search page notes new book codes: RB for Record Book, PLS for Plat Slide and MLB for Miscellaneous Book. Online route: Georgetown County Online Record System.
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Search forward for releases and satisfaction recordsOne mortgage or lien result is not the whole title story.
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After finding a mortgage, deed of trust, mechanic’s lien, federal tax lien or financing statement, search later dates for release, satisfaction, cancellation, assignment or related documents before assuming the record remains open.
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Use fraud alert for owner-name monitoringHelpful for homeowners and investors.
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To receive alerts when documents are filed under your name or business, use the county’s Property Fraud Alert route. The county says the service is free and now supports text notifications if your mobile number is on file. Sign-up route: Georgetown County Property Fraud Alert.
Important Register of Deeds Rules Before You Rely on a Record
The Register’s online system is useful, but the county warns that records may still be processing and that the online system is for public convenience rather than a certification of authenticity.
| Issue | County Guidance | What It Means for You |
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| Online record delay | Some records may be processing and not yet available online, in-house, or in the permanent index. | Recently recorded documents may not appear immediately; call the office if timing matters. |
| Search accuracy | Accuracy depends on the method and criteria entered by the searcher. | Search multiple name spellings, date ranges, book codes and instrument clues. |
| Office limits | The Register does not perform title searches, give legal recommendations, provide forms or prepare legal documents. | Use title/legal help for deeds, liens, estate transfers, corrective deeds or title decisions. |
| Sensitive information | Certain private numbers must not be included in documents unless legally required, and redaction requests must identify the page containing the information. | Review documents before recording; request redaction if eligible sensitive numbers appear online. |
| eRecording cutoff | E-recorded documents received after 4:30 PM EST will not be processed until the next business day. | Time-sensitive closings should submit early and verify acceptance. |
How to Search and Pay Georgetown County Property Taxes
The Treasurer collects current real and personal property taxes and sends tax notifications. The Tax Collector / Delinquent Tax Office investigates and collects delinquent real and personal taxes, assessments, penalties and costs.
Current taxes
The Treasurer sends notifications and collects real and personal property taxes.
Delinquent taxes
Unpaid accounts become delinquent on March 17 each year under county guidance.
Card / e-check
Georgetown County accepts credit/debit card and electronic check payments online for current real and personal tax payments.
Prior-year taxes
South Carolina law prevents paying a current bill online when prior-year taxes are outstanding on the same property.
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Check the Treasurer page before payingMake sure your question belongs with current tax collection.
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Use the Treasurer for tax notifications, current tax collection, tax refunds, tax records for public/legal professionals and payment questions. Official page: Georgetown County Treasurer.
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Pay or view current taxes onlineReview convenience fees before submitting payment.
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Open the county’s online payment route, search the tax account, verify owner/property/tax year, review convenience fees, then submit payment only after confirming no prior-year delinquent taxes block the current bill. Payment route: Georgetown County Tax Search & Pay.
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Contact Treasurer for current-tax helpUse this office for payments, refunds and tax information.
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Treasurer contact: Miriam Mace, Treasurer. Physical address: 129 Screven Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. Mailing address: P.O. Box 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442. Phone: 843-545-3101. Fax: 843-545-3295. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, except legal holidays.
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Use Tax Collector for delinquent taxesThe Treasurer does not collect delinquent property taxes.
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If prior-year taxes are owed, use the Tax Collector / Delinquent Tax Office. The county says unpaid tax accounts become delinquent on March 17 each year and may move into warrant, levy, distress and sale procedures. Official page: Georgetown County Tax Collector.
How to Use Georgetown County GIS and Parcel Maps
Use GIS when you need visual parcel context, coastal location, nearby roads, subdivision layout, waterways, flood-relevant context or map layers. Use recorded documents and surveys for legal boundaries.
GIS map route
Georgetown County Economic Development links to the Georgetown County Map Server / GIS map.
Address + TMS/PID
Use the TMS/PID from the Assessor or deed search to reduce map-search errors.
Not title proof
GIS layers help research location, but they do not replace a deed, plat, survey or legal title report.
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Find the parcel record firstTMS/PID makes map research cleaner.
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Search qPublic or the deed system first, then copy the TMS/PID, property address, owner name, subdivision or plat reference. Use those clues in the GIS map instead of relying on a partial road name.
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Open the Georgetown County GIS map routeUse the county map server / ArcGIS route for visual parcel review.
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Open the Georgetown County Map Server / GIS page, then choose the GIS map route. County GIS page: Georgetown County Map Server – GIS. Map hub: Georgetown County ArcGIS.
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Use maps as supporting evidence, not final proofEspecially near marshes, waterways, beaches and subdivision plats.
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For coastal parcels, flood concerns, marsh boundaries, easements, access, buildability or boundary disputes, use GIS as a first screen only. Verify with recorded plats, surveys, zoning/building offices and professional review.
Georgetown County Property Records Offices and Maps
Georgetown County Assessor
Address: 129 Screven Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Mailing: P.O. Drawer 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442
Phone: 843-545-3017
Fax: 843-545-3156
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, except legal holidays
Use for: values, property cards, legal residence, agriculture, appeals, mobile homes and reassessment.
Register of Deeds
Address: 129 Screven Street, Room 145, Georgetown, SC 29440
Mailing: P.O. Box 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442
Phone: 843-545-3088
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM; recording stops at 4:45 PM
Use for: deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, eRecording and certified copies.
Treasurer / Current Taxes
Address: 129 Screven Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Mailing: P.O. Box 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442
Phone: 843-545-3101
Fax: 843-545-3295
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, except legal holidays
Use for: current taxes, tax notifications, refunds and public/legal tax information.
Tax Collector / Delinquent Taxes
Address: 129 Screven Street, County Courthouse, Georgetown, SC 29440
Mailing: P.O. Drawer 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442
Phone: 843-545-3101
Fax: 843-545-3295
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, except legal holidays
Use for: delinquent taxes, penalties, costs, tax sale and forfeited land questions.
If Your Georgetown County Property Records Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
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| No qPublic result by address | Road suffix, unit, rural route, subdivision spelling, owner update or coastal address variation. | Search fewer address words, try owner name, then use TMS/PID from a tax bill or deed. |
| Owner changed in deed system but not assessor record | Recorded deed update and Assessor ownership transfer timing may differ. | Save the deed recording details and ask Assessor about ownership update timing. |
| Deed search too broad | Common surname, trust, LLC, spouse name, lender name or wide date range. | Search both grantor and grantee names, narrow dates, try book/page, file number or instrument number. |
| Recent document missing online | The online system warns that some records may still be processing or not yet in the index. | Contact Register of Deeds with recording date, party names and document type. |
| Current tax payment rejected or returned | Prior-year delinquent taxes may be outstanding on the same property. | Call Tax Collector / Delinquent Tax Office before paying the current bill again. |
| Tax amount dispute | Assessor value, Auditor calculation and Treasurer collection are different functions. | Use Assessor for value, Auditor for tax amount/calculation, Treasurer for payment, Tax Collector for delinquent accounts. |
| GIS boundary looks wrong | GIS is visual reference and may not match survey-grade legal boundaries. | Check recorded plats, surveys, deed descriptions and professional survey/title review. |
| Need legal ownership proof | Assessor/tax/GIS pages are not a legal title opinion. | Search recorded deed chain, releases, liens and tax status; use a title company or attorney. |
Georgetown County Property Records FAQs
QHow do I search Georgetown County property records online?▾
Use Georgetown County qPublic for Assessor property records, the Georgetown County Online Record System for deeds and recorded documents, the tax payment site for current taxes, and Georgetown County GIS / ArcGIS for parcel maps.
QWhere do I find Georgetown County deed records?▾
Use the Georgetown County Register of Deeds and the Georgetown County Online Record System. Search by party name, book/page, file number, instrument number, document type and date range.
QWhat is a TMS or PID in Georgetown County?▾
The Register of Deeds defines the Tax Map Sequence Number, also known as a PID, as the reference number containing information needed to identify and locate a particular property.
QWhere do I pay Georgetown County property taxes?▾
Use the Georgetown County Treasurer for current tax collection and the county’s online tax payment site for current real and personal property tax payments. If prior-year taxes are outstanding, contact the Tax Collector / Delinquent Tax Office first.
QWhat happens when Georgetown County property taxes are delinquent?▾
The county says unpaid tax accounts become delinquent on March 17 each year. The Tax Collector investigates and collects delinquent real and personal taxes, assessments, penalties and costs.
QWhere is the Georgetown County Assessor located?▾
The Georgetown County Assessor is at 129 Screven Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. Mailing address is P.O. Drawer 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442. Phone is 843-545-3017. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, except legal holidays.
QHow do I appeal a Georgetown County reassessment value?▾
If you receive a reassessment notice and disagree with the value, Georgetown County says you have 90 days from the date of the notice to file an appeal. Use the informal appeal form on the notice and submit evidence to the Assessor’s Office.
QWhere can I view Georgetown County parcel maps?▾
Use Georgetown County GIS / Map Server or the county ArcGIS route. For best results, first find the TMS/PID from qPublic or the deed system, then use that reference in map research.
QCan Georgetown County online records prove legal ownership?▾
No. Online records are helpful for research, but legal ownership and clean title should be verified through recorded documents, releases, liens, tax status, surveys and professional title or attorney review.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Georgetown County property records website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify parcel records, deeds, taxes, reassessment deadlines, GIS maps, fees, payments and legal ownership directly with Georgetown County or South Carolina government sources.