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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Union County record-source URLs verified against the official local and South Carolina state publishers on the review date. 1 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Union County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Union County, South Carolina — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
26,678
Population
Census estimate
11,580
Households
Census estimate
$42,305
Median income
Annual household
$95,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Union
County seat
In South Carolina
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Union County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Union County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Union Co. The South Carolina Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Union County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Union County Records
2026
Union County official government portal active
The official Union County government website at www.countyofunion.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Union County court records portal verified
State court system links for Union County verified against the South Carolina judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside South Carolina, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Union County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Union County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Union County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the South Carolina statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the South Carolina state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Union County Records
❌ Myth: "Union County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Union County are held by the South Carolina state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Union County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Union County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official South Carolina state repository has verified, current Union County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Union County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Union County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.countyofunion.org — Official Union County government website
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Union County & South Carolina Records
For records not specific to Union County, use South Carolina's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 South Carolina statewide record systems:
- South Carolina Court Records →
- South Carolina Criminal Records →
- South Carolina Property Records →
- South Carolina Vital Records →
- South Carolina Voter Records →
- South Carolina Wants & Warrants →
- South Carolina Licenses →
- South Carolina Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
South Carolina statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Union County, South Carolina
Union County is located in north-central South Carolina. The county seat is Union (official site: http://www.countyofunion.org/).
- Population: 26,678
- Households: 11,580
- Median household income: $42,305
- Median home value: $95,300
- Below poverty line: 21.0%
- Land area: 513.6 sq mi
- Population density: 51.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 9
The South Carolina Judicial Branch
Official Free
Search case records for all counties in South Carolina. Rules governing practice and procedure and administration of state courts. Case filing in any court where E-Filing is available. Sign up for email notifications when items of interest to you are posted to our site. Interim Policy on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence · Interim Policy on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence · Judicial and Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection Act
Union County Public Index - Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Statewide South Carolina court case search.
publicindex.sccourts.org
Union County Most Wanted
Official Free
Access to the South Carolina Judicial Department Public Index web sites by a site data scraper or any similar software intended to discover and extract data from a website through automated, repetitive querying for the purpose of collecting such data is expressly prohibited · Please note that ...
Union County Sheriff Department, SC Arrests, Warrant Lookup
Official Free
The Union County Sheriff's Department maintains a "Most Wanted List" – a compilation of individuals with outstanding warrants or those who have committed heinous crimes and are on the run .
Vital Records - South Carolina: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress
Official Free
Information about how to access birth, death, and marriage records and indexes maintained by the South Carolina State Archives.
Voters - SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission
Official Free
MyscVOTES All the information needed before voting is available in one place. As an eligible voter in South Carolina, visit MyscVOTES to stay informed
Accountancy
Official Free
The information on this page is a secure, primary source for license verification provided by South Carolina Department Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This website is maintained by LLR staff and is updated nightly reflecting changes to our licensing and enforcement database.
Union - South Carolina Judicial Branch
Official Free
The Hon. Stephanie Candler Kitchens Union County Clerk of Court PO Box 703 Union, SC 29379-0703 · Office: (864) 429-1630 · Fax: (864) 429-1715 · Register of Deeds · The Hon. Stephanie Kitchens PO Box 703 Union, SC 29373-0703 · Office: (864) 429-1630 Ext.
Union County Voters
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Business Name Search - Business Entities Online - S.C. Secretary of State
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
SC business search.
businessfilings.sc.gov
Union County
Official Free
processing..please wait · This system allows you to request certified copies of corporate filings . It also allows you to request copies of the Certificate of Existence (also known as a Certificate of Good Standing) or a Certificate of Authority for an out-of-state entity
Union County Area Map
Official Free
Approximately 29,000 residents live throughout the county and its four major communities -the City of Union and the towns of Lockhart, Jonesville, and Carlisle . Prominently located in the Piedmont Region of South Carolina, Union County is convenient the major metropolitan areas of Greenville, ...
Code of Ordinances | Union County, SC - Municode Library
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MunicodeNEXT, the industry's leading search application with over 3,300 codes and growing!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find official Union County records online?
Start at the Union County Voters portal: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login. This is the official South Carolina government source for Union County business and public records.
Are South Carolina marriage records public?
Marriage records in South Carolina are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in South Carolina?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most South Carolina counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
How do I run a South Carolina background check?
South Carolina background checks are handled by the South Carolina SLED. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.