Horry County, South Carolina
E-Recording EligibleHorry County accepts electronic recording for real estate documents through the Register of Deeds in Conway.
Horry County at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 413,391
- County seat
- Conway
- Recording office
- Register of Deeds
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $319,000
- FIPS code
- 45051
Yes — Horry County accepts electronic recording. Deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and other notarized real estate documents can be submitted digitally to the Register of Deeds's office in Conway through approved e-recording channels instead of mailing paper originals, which typically cuts recording turnaround from days to hours.
Horry County is home to about 413,391 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 4th by population among the 46 South Carolina jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has grown about 16.9% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $319,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.
South Carolina real estate documents are recorded with the county Register of Deeds; in several counties the Clerk of Court serves as recorder.
For remote online notarization (RON), e-recording eligibility means the entire transaction can stay digital: sign and notarize online with Notaron, then submit the notarized document electronically for recording — no printing, shipping, or wet-ink originals. Title companies, lenders, and signing services use this combination to close and record the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Does Horry County accept electronic recording?
Yes. Horry County accepts electronic recording, so deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents can be submitted digitally through approved e-recording channels.
Who records deeds in Horry County?
Real estate documents are recorded by the Register of Deeds, located in Conway (the county seat).
Can I notarize online and record in Horry County?
Yes. Remote online notarization is valid in South Carolina, and because this recorder accepts electronic documents, a document notarized online with Notaron can be e-recorded without ever being printed.
Who uses e-recording with online notarization?
Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in Horry County every day.
Title & escrow companies
Close remotely and record in Horry County the same day: RON-notarized closing packages go straight from signing to e-recording — no courier, no mail-back.
Notaron for title companies →Lenders & loan servicing
Fund faster in Horry County: e-recordable mortgages, deeds of trust, and satisfactions notarized online cut days off recording turnaround and reduce rejection risk.
Notaron for lenders →Law firms & attorneys
Deeds, POAs, and estate documents for Horry County clients can be notarized on video and e-recorded without the client ever leaving home.
Notaron for law firms →Notarize online and e-record in Horry County
Connect with a licensed notary on video 24/7 — $25 per session, and your notarized documents are ready for electronic recording.
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Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.