SOUTH CAROLINA VITAL RECORDS
The South Carolina Division of Vital Records (South Carolina Vital Records) issues certified copies of South Carolina birth certificates, South Carolina death certificates, South Carolina marriage records and South Carolina divorce records for events that occurred in the State of South Carolina. You may order copies of South Carolina vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
SOUTH CAROLINA BIRTH CERTIFICATES
South Carolina Vital Records issues certified copies of South Carolina birth certificates that can typically be used for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You are entitled to obtain a certified copy of a South Carolina birth certificate if you are the person named on the certificate (must be 18 years of age), the parent(s) named on the birth certificate. All others must submit proof of entitlement (i.e. guardianship papers, power of attorney, etc.). Entitlement documentation will need to be fax to 877.284.1084, upon completion of your online order.
Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
South Carolina Vital Records will only ship copies of South Carolina birth certificates to the entitled applicant's address.
SOUTH CAROLINA DEATH CERTIFICATES
South Carolina Vital Records issues certified copies of South Carolina death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You are entitled to obtain a certified copy of a South Carolina death certificate if you are a member of the decedent's family or if you are their legal representative. Others who demonstrate a direct and tangible interest may be issued copies when information is needed to determine a personal or a property right. Proof of entitlement should be faxed to 877.284.1084, upon completion of your online order.
Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
South Carolina Vital Records will only ship copies of South Carolina death certificates to the entitled applicant's address.
SOUTH CAROLINA DIVORCE RECORDS
South Carolina Vital Records issues certified copies of South Carolina divorce records that can typically be used as proof of divorce and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You are entitled to a copy of a report of divorce if you are one of the divorced parties (husband or wife), their adult child(ren), a present or former spouse of either divorced party, or their respective legal representative. Other applicants may be provided a statement that the divorce occurred, including the date and county of divorce.
Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
South Carolina Vital Records will only ship copies of South Carolina divorce records to the entitled applicant's address.
SOUTH CAROLINA MARRIAGE RECORDS
South Carolina Vital Records issues certified copies of South Carolina marriage records that can typically be used as proof of marriage and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You are entitled to a certified copy of a marriage record if you are one of the married parties (bride or groom), their adult child(ren), a present or former spouse of either married party, or their respective legal representative. Other applicants may be provided with a statement that the marriage occurred, including the date and county the marriage license was issued.
Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
South Carolina Vital Records will only ship copies of South Carolina marriage records to the entitled applicant's address.
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SOUTH CAROLINA VITAL RECORDS site
Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Order By Facsimile You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 877.284.1084.
Birth Certificate Fax Application
Death Certificate Fax Application
Divorce Certificate Fax Application
Marriage Certificate Fax ApplicationOrder By Phone To place your order by phone, please call 877.284.1008. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.
Please see
Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.