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South Carolina Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in South Carolina — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

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South Carolina · 49 offices

49
Offices listed
47
Counties covered
$12.00
Birth cert. fee
4–6 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$12 · 2-4 weeks

Death Certificate

$12 · 2-4 weeks

Marriage Certificate

$12 · 2-4 weeks

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - Vital Records Office (SC DHEC - Vital Records Office)

Address
2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201
Mailing
SC DHEC – Vital Records, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone
(803) 898-3630
Hours
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

South Carolina Birth Certificate

Fee
$12
Additional copy
$3
Rush fee
Only available via vitalchek - $18.85
Processing time
2-4 weeks
Rush processing
5-7 business days
Public after
100 years

Who can request

  • Legal Guardian
  • Legal Representative
  • Parents
  • Person on Record

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Email
  • Father's Name at Birth
  • Father's Place of Birth
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Maiden Name
  • Mother's Place of Birth
  • Number of Children Born in State to this Parents
  • Parents´ Place of Marriage
  • Place of Birth
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • College ID
  • Driver's License
  • ID Card
  • Learner Permit
  • Passport
  • Permanent Residents Card
  • Re-Entry Permit
  • Refugee Travel Document
  • Temporary Resident Card
  • US Citizenship ID
  • US Military ID
  • Weapon Permit
  • Work ID
Application form (DHEC 2595) ↗

South Carolina Death Certificate

Fee
$12
Additional copy
$3
Rush fee
Only available via vitalchek - $18.85
Processing time
2-4 weeks
Rush processing
5-7 business days
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Children
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Legal Representative
  • Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
  • Parents
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Age at Death
  • Date of Death
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Email
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Place of Death
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • College ID
  • Driver's License
  • ID Card
  • Learner Permit
  • Passport
  • Permanent Residents Card
  • Re-Entry Permit
  • Refugee Travel Document
  • Temporary Resident Card
  • US Citizenship ID
  • US Military ID
  • Weapon Permit
  • Work ID
Application form (DHEC 2594) ↗

South Carolina Marriage Certificate

Fee
$12
Additional copy
$3
Rush fee
Only available via vitalchek - $18.85
Processing time
2-4 weeks
Rush processing
5-7 business days

Who can request

  • Children
  • Ex-Spouse
  • Legal Representative
  • Person on Record
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Bride's Name Before Marriage
  • Date of Marriage
  • Email
  • Groom Name
  • Groom Name Before Marriage
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place where License Was Issued
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • College ID
  • Driver's License
  • ID Card
  • Learner Permit
  • Passport
  • Permanent Residents Card
  • Re-Entry Permit
  • Refugee Travel Document
  • Temporary Resident Card
  • US Citizenship ID
  • US Military ID
  • Weapon Permit
  • Work ID
Application form (DHEC 0639) ↗

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Secretary of State
Phone
(803) 734-2512
Mailing
SC Secretary of State's Office Attn: Authentications 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525 Columbia, SC 29201
Link
State apostille page ↗
Details
Photocopies of vital records are not acceptable. All vital records must be certified by the issuing government agency. A death or birth certificate can only be provided by DHEC’s Vital Records Division. All documents in a foreign language must be signed, notarized, and accompanied by an English translation signed by the translator with the translator’s signature notarized.

South Carolina vital records FAQs

How much does a South Carolina birth certificate cost?

The fee is $12.

How long does a South Carolina birth certificate take?

2-4 weeks

How much does a South Carolina death certificate cost?

The fee is $12.

How long does a South Carolina death certificate take?

2-4 weeks

How much does a South Carolina marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $12.

How long does a South Carolina marriage certificate take?

2-4 weeks

Where do I get a birth certificate in South Carolina?

South Carolina birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 49 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a South Carolina birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.