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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Birth Photo
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of South Carolina from 1915 to present.

First Copy: $17.00    Additional Copies: $3.00

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.

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by South Carolina Vital Records, to securely order certified South Carolina vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by South Carolina Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as South Carolina birth certificates, simple, fast and secure:

• Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
• Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
• Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.

VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering South Carolina birth certificates for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.