This Is Not a Government Office or Records Custodian. Columbia Residents Directory is a private reference. We cannot retrieve records, certify copies, confirm occupancy, or alter a government roll or database. Direct those requests to the office that maintains the record. For emergencies, call 911. If you believe you are being stalked or harassed, contact local law enforcement.
Find the Right Columbia Custodian
These are the direct routes for common Columbia record questions:
- An address, parcel, or recorded transfer: use the Columbia street directory and Richland property or deed tools
- Historic volume or past household: use the Columbia city directory collections
- A careful one-person check: follow the Columbia resident lookup workflow
- Office addresses and record roles: see the Columbia records desks
- A known county document that is not online: make a focused request under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act to its custodian
Richland County Register of Deeds: 1701 Main St., Room 101, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-576-1910, weekday hours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office’s online SMS service and counter have different coverage and access rules. For an existing county record, use the Richland County public-records route.