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Note: Obtaining or using public records for commercial solicitation directed to any person in this State is prohibited under South Carolina Code 30-2-50 et seq.
If applicable, the requester/requesting organization will be responsible for all costs related to the fulfillment of records requests.
Public Record Requests
Please submit your records request to our Online FOIA Request Portal.
If you have questions, please contact the Public Information Office.
Requests may also be submitted via US Mail to the below address:
Dorchester County
Public Information Office
500 N. Main St.
Summerville, SC 29483
Open Records Links
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Assessor |
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Clerk of Court |
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Coroner's Office |
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| Family Court | Family Court Records Requests |
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GIS Mapping |
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| Marriage License | Request a Certified Copy of a Marriage License |
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Probate Court |
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Register of Deeds |
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Transportation Authority |
Copy Fees
Copy charges for page sizes, not listed below, will be priced upon request.
Note: A front and back page is considered to be two pages.
| Paper Size | Black & White | Color |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 x 11 | .20 | .60 |
| 8.5 x 14 | .22 | .83 |
| 11 x 17 | .28 | .89 |
Under Section 30-4-30(C) of South Carolina Law:
Allow a minimum of ten (10) business days excluding weekends and observed holidays for a response to a request for records that are two years old, or less.
Allow a minimum of twenty (20) business days excluding weekends and observed holidays for a response to a request for records that are more than two years old.