Beaufort County Services

The following services are provided by Beaufort County:

Marriage Licenses

Couples are required to be physically present to apply for a marriage license at the Beaufort County Probate Court.external link icon An application cannot be taken by mail or by telephone, or fax, by one party only or by proxy. Offices hours for Probate Court (with respect to marriage licenses) are:

  • In Beaufort, Monday through Friday (holidays excepted), 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  • At the satellite office, on Hilton Head Island, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., by appointment only.

Contact Information:

  • Beaufort Probate Office: 102 Ribaut Road, Beaufort -(843)255-5850
  • Hilton Head Island Satellite Probate Office: County Government Center South, 539 William Hilton Parkway - (843)255-5866

Property Tax Billing and Collection

Beaufort County is responsible for the collection of property taxes for the Town of Hilton Head Island.

Contact Information:

  • Beaufort Assessor's Office: 100 Ribaut Road, Admin Blg Rm# 210, Beaufort - (843)255-2400
  • Hilton Head Island Satellite Assessor's Office: County Government Center South, 539 William Hilton Parkway, Room #106, Hilton Head Island- (843)255-2425

Real Property Look-up

Beaufort County Online Real Property Search - PropertyMaxexternal link

Traffic Cameras

Beaufort County has placed traffic cameras throughout the county.  Follow the link provided to view live images.

Beaufort County Traffic Management Camera Locations external link icon