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.

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Death
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death 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


Marriage
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the State of South Carolina from July 1, 1950 to December 31, 2008.

First Copy: $17.00    Additional Copies: $3.00


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


Divorce
A certified copy of the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. Divorce records are available for events that occurred within the State of South Carolina from January 1, 1962 to December 31, 2008.

First Copy: $17.00    Additional Copies: $3.00

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 vital records, 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 vital records 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.