Lexington County, SC Public Records

Irmo Magistrate Court
111 Lincreek Dr
Columbia, SC 29212 https://lex-co.sc.gov/departments/mag
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 803-785-2384
F: 803-749-4050
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinance
Lexington Magistrate Court
139 E Main St, Ste B
Lexington, SC 29072 http://www.lex-co.sc.gov/departments/
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 803-785-2383
F: 803-785-8155
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinance
Cayce-West Columbia Magistrate Court
650 Knox Abbott Dr
Cayce, SC 29033 https://lex-co.sc.gov/departments/mag
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 803-785-6267
F: 803-796-7635
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinance
Batesburg Leesville Magistrate Court
231 W Church St
Batesburg, SC 29006 http://www.lex-co.sc.gov/departments/
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 803-785-5013
F: 803-332-0357
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinance
Swansea Magistrate Court
500 Charlie Rast Rd
Swansea, SC 29160 https://lex-co.sc.gov/departments/mag
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 803-785-6250
F: 803-785-4078
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinance
Oak Grove Magistrate Court
428 Oak Drive
Lexington County Magistrate, District 5
Lexington, SC 29073 https://lex-co.sc.gov/departments/mag
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 803-785-6251
F: 803-785-2571
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinance
Probate Court
205 E Main St, Suite 134
Lexington, SC 29072 http://www.lex-co.sc.gov/departments/
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 803-785-8324
F: 803-785-8199
Jurisdiction: Probate, Marriage, Guardianship
The web page offers several searches; real estate 1995 to present; marriage license 1986 to present.
Circuit Court
205 E Main St
Lexington County Judicial Ctr, Rm 107
Lexington, SC 29072 https://lex-co.sc.gov/departments/cle
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 803-785-8397, 803-785-8212
F: 803-785-2215
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, sealed or expunged records released
The Clerk 's Office supports the work of the Court of General Sessions (criminal court), Court of Common Pleas (civil court) and the Family Court.

Lexington County, SC Vital Records

Contact the Lexington County Office of the Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Lexington County
Register of Deeds
212 S Lake Dr, #301
Lexington, SC 29072 https://www.lex-co.sc.gov/departments
7:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 803-785-8168
Fax: 803-785-8189
Recorded Documents

Lexington County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Lexington County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 699.25 sq mi
Population (2009): 255,607
  • Females: 51.3%
  • White: 82.1%
  • Black/African American: 14.8%
  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 78.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 39,597
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 83%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 24.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.56
Housing Units (2000): 90,978
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.2%
Migration Flow to Lexington County, SC from (2007-2008):

Lexington County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $4,914,780
  • Construction: $458,903
  • Retail Trade: $459,015
  • Professional and Technical Services: $325,270
  • Healthcare: $353,782
  • Banking: $196,758
  • Retail Trade: $459,015
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $145,252
  • Manufacturing: $642,124
  • Farms: $31,337
  • Government: $888,679
Employed (2000): 110,330
Unemployed (2000): 4,270
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $34,744
Local Government Employment (2007): 15,238
Local Government Revenue (2007): $760,326 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $493,090 (thou. dol.)

Lexington County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 3,379
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.8
Deaths (2007): 1,944
  • Per 1,000 population: 8
Infant Deaths (2007): 22
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.5

Lexington County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1,007
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 6
  • Forcible rape: 64
  • Robbery: 213
  • Aggravated Assault: 724
Property Crimes (2008): 7,267
  • Burglary: 1,408
  • Larceny-Theft: 5,205
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 654

Lexington County Genealogy Records