South Carolina vital records · Marriage Records
South Carolina Marriage Records
How to get a certified South Carolina marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $12.00
- Marriage Certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Processing time
- 10
- Offices issuing
- 10
- Counties
How to get a South Carolina marriage 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 10 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (DHEC 0639) ↗, 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 marriage 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
Who can request
- Children
- Ex-Spouse
- Legal Representative
- Person on Record
- Spouse
Required information
- Bride Name
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- 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
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 marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a marriage certificate in South Carolina: county offices
10 offices in 10 South Carolina counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $12.00.
- Chester County 1
- Clarendon County 1
- Dorchester County 1
- Lancaster County 1
- Lee County 1
- Lexington County 1
- Newberry County 1
- Oconee County 1
- Richland County 1
- Union County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Probate Court 1476 J.A. Cochran Bypass, Chester · Probate Offices | Chester | (803) 385-2604 | $5.00 |
| Clarendon County Probate Court 411 Sunset Drive, Suite 1304, Manning · Probate Offices | Clarendon | (803) 435-8774 | $5.00 |
| Dorchester County Probate Court 5200 E. Jim Bilton Blvd., St. George · Probate Offices | Dorchester | (843) 563-0105 | $11.50 |
| Lancaster County Probate Court 101 N. MAIN STREET, Lancaster · Probate Offices | Lancaster | 803-283-3379 | $5.00 |
| Lee County Probate Court Lee County Courthouse
1st Floor, 123 South Main Street, Bishopville · Probate Offices | Lee | 803-484-5341 EXT. 3155 | $5.00 |
| Lexington County Probate Court 205 East Main Street
Suite 134, Lexington · Probate Offices | Lexington | (803) 785-8324 | $5.25 |
| Newberry County Probate Court Newberry County Courthouse Annex located at 1309 College Street, Newberry · Probate Offices | Newberry | (803) 321-2118 | $5.00 |
| Oconee County Probate Court 415 S. Pine St., Walhalla · Probate Offices | Oconee | 864-638-4275 | $5.75 |
| DHEC’s Vital Records Division 2600 Bull St., Columbia · Vital Records Offices | Richland | (803) 898-3630 | $17.00 |
| Union County Probate Court 210 West Main Street, Union · Probate Offices | Union | (864) 429-1625 | $5.50 |
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South Carolina marriage certificate FAQs
How much does a South Carolina marriage certificate cost?
A certified South Carolina marriage certificate costs $12.00 ($12), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $3. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $5.00 and $17.00.
How long does it take to get a marriage 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 marriage certificate in South Carolina?
10 South Carolina offices across 10 counties issue marriage 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 marriage certificate?
South Carolina issues certified copies to: Children, Ex-Spouse, Legal Representative, Person on Record, Spouse.
What ID do I need for a South Carolina marriage 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 marriage certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your South Carolina marriage 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.