Public records, made practical

Your HOA documents—found, organized and ready.

Skip the maze of county databases. Get recorded declarations, bylaws and amendments in one clearly indexed digital package.

✓ Public-source records✓ Indexed PDFs✓ Instant delivery✓ No subscription✓ Growing public-record catalog

Growing public-record catalog

Growing every week.

We're continually expanding our public-record catalog with new communities and counties. Don't see yours? Search above — additional areas are added regularly, and custom research may be available for communities not yet indexed.

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ASHLEY TOWN HOMES

Lexington County, SC

Recorded governing-document package located in Lexington County public records.

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Village at Houndslake

Aiken County, SC

Recorded governing-document package located in Aiken County public records.

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BROOKSTONE

Lexington County, SC

Recorded governing-document package located in Lexington County public records.

About HOA Records Direct

Public records, organized for real people.

HOA Records Direct was created to make recorded HOA and condominium governing documents easier to find and review. We locate public records, organize them by community, and clearly identify the documents available before purchase.

Learn more about us

A cleaner way to get recorded documents

From county records to a usable package.

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We research

We locate the association and its recorded governing documents in public county records.

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We organize

Each document is named, indexed and paired with its available recording reference.

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You download

Your protected digital package is delivered together after purchase.

Simple one-time pricing

Pay for the records you need. Nothing more.

Ready packages

From $12

Fair pricing based on the number of reviewed recorded documents included.

Delivered instantly after purchase.

Your package is available immediately — no waiting.

  • 1 document — $12
  • 2 documents — $19
  • 3–4 documents — $29
  • 5–8 documents — $39
  • 9+ documents — $49

Package refresh

$15

For a fresh search after a previous package purchase.

Delivered within 24 hours.

  • Search for later filings
  • Newly located documents
  • Updated document index
  • Refreshed references

HOA Records Direct provides copies and organization of publicly recorded documents. Packages are not association-issued resale certificates, title searches, or legal opinions.

HOA Records Guides

Understand the records before you need them.

Learn how HOA governing documents are recorded, how declarations, bylaws and amendments differ, and how to search for covenants in South Carolina public records.

South Carolina
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How to Find HOA Covenants in South Carolina

Learn where to search, what document names to look for and why amendments or related filings can be easy to miss.

Governing documents
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HOA Declarations, Bylaws & Amendments Explained

Understand the main types of HOA governing documents, what each one generally does and why the complete document history matters.

Public records
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How County-Recorded HOA Documents Work

Learn what recording dates, instrument numbers and separate amendment filings mean when researching a community.

Before you order

Clear answers, upfront.

Packages & Records
What can be included?

Depending on what is available in the applicable public recording system, a package may include recorded declarations, covenants, bylaws, master deeds, amendments, restatements, restrictions, rules and related governing documents.

Are these official resale documents?

No. HOA Records Direct provides organized copies of publicly recorded documents. We do not issue resale certificates, account balances, violation letters, financial statements, estoppel certificates or legal opinions.

How current is a package?

Each package displays the date through which the available public index was searched. Later filings may exist, and public recording systems may contain indexing delays or unavailable images.

What do I receive after purchase?

You receive a digital package containing the reviewed recorded documents identified for that association, organized for easier reference and download. The exact contents depend on the records available for that community.

Can recorded documents later be amended or replaced?

Yes. A declaration, bylaw, restriction or other governing document may later be amended, supplemented, restated, terminated, superseded or otherwise affected by a later recording. Buyers should verify current requirements when the documents will be used for a legal, title, real-estate or financial decision.

Why might two communities have similar or overlapping documents?

Some communities share master declarations, amendments, common-area documents or other recorded filings. Phases, townhomes, sub-associations and master associations may also have overlapping governing documents. We organize records according to the public-record relationships we identify.

Do packages include HOA dues, violations, balances or contact information?

Generally, no. HOA Records Direct focuses on publicly recorded governing documents. Current dues, account balances, violations, resale information, management contacts and similar association-issued information are not part of the service unless they happen to appear within a recorded public document.

Why does the association name look different from what residents call it?

Public records may use a legal association name, subdivision name, phase name or older recorded name that differs from the name commonly used by residents or in marketing. We index associations using the public-record information available to us and may also track alternate community names when they help identify the correct records.

Can I use these documents for a closing or legal decision?

The documents may be useful for research, but HOA Records Direct does not provide a title search, resale certificate, legal opinion or certification that a document remains enforceable. For a closing or other legal or financial decision, verify the records with the association, county recording office, title professional or attorney.

Purchasing & Custom Research
What if my association is not in the catalog?

You can submit a $79 custom research request. We will search available public recording sources for the community you provide and organize the records we are able to locate. Public-record availability varies by jurisdiction.

Do you cover every county and state?

Not yet. Our catalog is expanding by county and state. Availability depends on public-record access and the recording systems used by each jurisdiction. New communities and counties are added regularly.

Is HOA Records Direct affiliated with the HOA or county?

No. HOA Records Direct is an independent public-record research and document-retrieval service. We are not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, county office, title company or law firm.

How are package prices determined?

Ready-made package pricing is based primarily on the number of reviewed recorded documents included in the package. Larger packages cost more because they contain more indexed public-record material.

Can I request only one specific document?

Sometimes. If the document is already indexed in our catalog, it may be available as part of the association package. If you need help locating a specific filing that is not already indexed, custom research may be appropriate.

What if no documents are found?

Public-record availability varies by county and state. For custom research requests, the fee covers the research and organization work performed and does not guarantee that every requested document exists, is publicly available, or can be located.

Can I request an updated search later?

Yes. A package refresh is available for $15 when you want us to search for later filings after a previous package purchase. Availability depends on the public recording system and the indexed-through date of the original package.