DHEC’s Vital Records Division
2600 Bull St., Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Contact & location
- Address
- 2600 Bull St., Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
- Records for
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Phone
- (803) 898-3630
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues South Carolina state records
Richland County follows South Carolina’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $12.00
- South Carolina birth certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 5,478,831
- South Carolina population
This office charges $17.00, $5.00 more than the South Carolina fee.
See full South Carolina requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $17.00 | 4–6 weeksSouth Carolina estimate |
| Death Certificate | $17.00 | 4–6 weeksSouth Carolina estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $17.00 | 4–6 weeksSouth Carolina estimate |
| Divorce Record | $17.00 | 4–6 weeksSouth Carolina estimate |
Processing times are set at the state level. County offices do not publish their own, and are estimates that vary with demand.
The DHEC’s Vital Records Division’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Columbia. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
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