Jasper County, SC Public Records
Jasper County has an estimated population of 35,618 (2024) across 655 square miles of land. In South Carolina, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds (Register of Mesne Conveyances, or the Clerk of Court in some counties). Court cases are handled by the South Carolina Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Jasper County.
📍 Jasper County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 35,618 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 655 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | HardeevillePopulation 13,718 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Jasper County, SC
These are the main offices to visit in person in Jasper County: the Clerk of Court for court case files, and the Register of Deeds for the records listed below. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Jasper County Clerk of Court (Jasper County Courthouse)
| Address | 265 Russell Street, Ridgeland, SC 29936 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (843) 726-7710 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Circuit Court (General Sessions criminal and Common Pleas civil) and Family Court case records for the county |
| Good to know | The courthouse search lists the city as "Jasper"; the official Clerk of Court roster lists the office in Ridgeland, SC 29936. |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | sccourts.org/…/courthouse-search ↗ sccourts.org/…/clerk-roster ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
📜 Jasper County Register of Deeds
| Address | PO Box 836, Ridgeland, SC 29936-2615 (mailing address) |
| Phone | (843) 717-3615 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Recorded real-property documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats) |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | sccourts.org/…/roster ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Jasper County, SC
Criminal case records for Jasper County are kept by the court that heard each case. In South Carolina, felony cases are tried in the Circuit Court (Court of General Sessions); lesser offenses are heard by county magistrate courts and city municipal courts. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: sccourts.org ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Jasper County
| State court system | South Carolina Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Jasper County, SC
A people search for Jasper County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Jasper County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Jasper County
| Sex offender registry | South Carolina Sex Offender Registry (SLED) Source: scor.sled.sc.gov ↗ |
| State court system | South Carolina Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Jasper County, SC
Arrest and booking records for Jasper County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Jasper County
| State court system | South Carolina Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Jasper County, SC
Court records for Jasper County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Jasper County, with addresses from the official South Carolina Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Jasper County
| State court system | South Carolina Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Jasper County, SC
In South Carolina, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds (Register of Mesne Conveyances, or the Clerk of Court in some counties). Property tax assessments are kept by the County Assessor.
🏠 Where to get property records for Jasper County
| Land records | In South Carolina, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds (Register of Mesne Conveyances, or the Clerk of Court in some counties). |
📜 Vital Records in Jasper County, SC
Certified birth and death certificates for South Carolina are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the South Carolina Department of Public Health – Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Jasper County
| State vital records office | South Carolina Department of Public Health – Vital Records Source: dph.sc.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Jasper County, SC
The official sex offender registry for Jasper County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Jasper County
| Official registry | South Carolina Sex Offender Registry (SLED) Source: scor.sled.sc.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Jasper County, SC
Divorce cases in South Carolina are heard by the Family Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the South Carolina Department of Public Health – Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Jasper County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in South Carolina are heard by the Family Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | South Carolina Department of Public Health – Vital Records Source: dph.sc.gov ↗ |
| State court system | South Carolina Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Jasper County
Hardeeville (13,718), Ridgeland (3,744) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.