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.
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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.