This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right government office directly.
Need an Official Document?
Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Dorchester County:
- Court case files: contact the Dorchester County Clerk of Court at 5200 E. Jim Bilton Blvd., St. George, SC 29477, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM excluding holidays. Main phone: (843) 563-0160; Criminal Clerk: (843) 563-0231; Civil Clerk: (843) 563-0108. Circuit Court records are tied to the Circuit Court.
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records
- Probate, wills, and estates: see Probate Court. Dorchester Probate Court is at 5200 E. Jim Bilton Blvd., St. George, SC 29477, and can be reached at (843) 563-0105 or (843) 832-0105.
- Criminal and arrest records: see criminal records
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records
- Family Court records: contact Family Court at 212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483, phone (843) 832-0360.
- Other county records: Dorchester County public-records requests may route through the county FOIA process or the appropriate department.