We Are Not a Records Office. This is a private reference service, not a government custodian. It cannot obtain copies, certify a record, verify a person’s residence, or change an official roll. Direct those requests to the office that holds the record. For emergencies, call 911. If someone is stalking or harassing you, contact local police.
Need a Particular Record?
Use the route that matches the question and the address county.
- Property or a named street: start with the Summerville street directory.
- Older directory and archive research: use the Summerville directory book.
- One-person record verification: review the resident lookup method.
- Office roles and county caution: see Summerville records offices.
- Unpublished public material: make a focused request under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act to the responsible custodian.
Dorchester County Register of Deeds: 201 Johnston Street, St. George, SC 29477; 843-832-0181 or 843-563-0181. Land-archive research hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; recording hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Use this office for recorded deeds, plats, liens, and other land instruments.
Dorchester County Assessor and GIS: the county identifies a Summerville office at 500 N. Main Street. GIS hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; its listed phones are 843-832-0208 and 843-563-0208. Confirm the parcel county before using a Dorchester route because Summerville also reaches Berkeley and Charleston counties.