South Carolina vital records · Death Certificate
South Carolina Death Certificate
How to get a certified South Carolina death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues death records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $12.00
- Death Certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Processing time
- 16
- Offices issuing
- 16
- Counties
How to get a South Carolina death certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the South Carolina office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 16 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (DHEC 2594) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $12.00 fee to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - Vital Records Office, SC DHEC – Vital Records, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
South Carolina death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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
- 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
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
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Skip the trip. Order a South Carolina death certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a death certificate in South Carolina: county offices
16 offices in 16 South Carolina counties are confirmed to issue death records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $12.00.
- Aiken County 1
- Anderson County 1
- Beaufort County 1
- Charleston County 1
- Chesterfield County 1
- Florence County 1
- Georgetown County 1
- Greenville County 1
- Greenwood County 1
- Hampton County 1
- Horry County 1
- Orangeburg County 1
- Richland County 1
- Spartanburg County 1
- Sumter County 1
- York County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken County Health Department 222 Beaufort St. NE, Aiken · Health Departments | Aiken | (803) 642-1686 | $17.00 |
| Anderson County Vital Records 220 McGee Rd., Anderson · Vital Records Offices | Anderson | (864) 260-5667 | $17.00 |
| Beaufort County Vital Records 1407 King St., Beaufort · Vital Records Offices | Beaufort | (843) 525-7637 | $17.00 |
| Charleston County Vital Records Teddie E. Pryor, Sr. Social Services Hub
3685 Rivers Avenue, N. Charleston · Vital Records Offices | Charleston | (843) 953-0032 | $17.00 |
| Chesterfield County Vital Records 203 N Page St., Chesterfield · Vital Records Offices | Chesterfield | (843)-623-3767 | $17.00 |
| Florence County Vital Records 1705 W. Evans St., Florence · Vital Records Offices | Florence | (843) 413-6440 | $17.00 |
| Georgetown County Vital Records 531 Lafayette Cir., Georgetown · Vital Records Offices | Georgetown | (843) 546-0174 | $17.00 |
| Greenville County Vital Records 352 Halton Road, Greenville · Vital Records Offices | Greenville | (864) 372-3267 | $17.00 |
| Greenwood County Vital Records 1736 S. Main St., Greenwood · Vital Records Offices | Greenwood | (864) 227-5970 | $17.00 |
| Hampton County Vital Records 531 West Carolina Ave., Varnville · Vital Records Offices | Hampton | (803) 943-3878 | $17.00 |
| Horry County Vital Records 1931 Industrial Pk. Rd., Conway · Vital Records Offices | Horry | (843) 915-8802 | $17.00 |
| Orangeburg County Vital Records 1550 Carolina Ave., Orangeburg · Vital Records Offices | Orangeburg | (803) 533-5480 | $17.00 |
| DHEC’s Vital Records Division 2600 Bull St., Columbia · Vital Records Offices | Richland | (803) 898-3630 | $17.00 |
| Spartanburg County Vital Records 118 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg · Vital Records Offices | Spartanburg | (864) 596-2227 | $17.00 |
| Sumter County Vital Records 105 N Magnolia, Sumter · Vital Records Offices | Sumter | (803) 934-2845 | $17.00 |
| York County Vital Records 1070 Heckle Blvd.
Building 302, Rock Hill · Vital Records Offices | York | (803) 909-7307 | $17.00 |
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South Carolina death certificate FAQs
How much does a South Carolina death certificate cost?
A certified South Carolina death certificate costs $12.00 ($12), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $3.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in South Carolina?
Standard processing is 2-4 weeks. Expedited service: 5-7 business days (Only available via vitalchek - $18.85). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a death certificate in South Carolina?
16 South Carolina offices across 16 counties issue death records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - Vital Records Office), or order online.
Who can request a South Carolina death certificate?
South Carolina issues certified copies to: Children, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Legal Representative, Other person of interest (personal and property rights), Parents, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 50 years.
What ID do I need for a South Carolina death certificate?
Accepted primary 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.
Can I order a South Carolina death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your South Carolina death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. Fees and processing times are set by South Carolina and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.