South Carolina Marraige Certificate Application : scdhec.gov
Organisation : South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC)
Facility Name : Marraige Certificate Application
State : South Carolina
Country : USA
Website : https://scdhec.gov/vital-records/marriage-certificates
What is South Carolina Marraige Certificate?
Records are available for marriages between July 1950 and December 2020. For marriage records prior to or after these dates, you will need to contact the Probate Court that originally issued the marriage license. Find the Probate Court in your county.
Related / Similar Facilities : South Carolina Divorce Reports Application
How To Request a South Carolina Marraige Certificate?
To Request a South Carolina Marraige Certificate, the procedure are given below
1. Online or Phone through VitalChek
Average processing time is 5-7 business days.
Visit VitalChek on the web or call 1-877-284-1008, 7 days a week, 24-hours-a-day. Only the persons named on the marriage certificate, their adult children or a present or former spouse may order through VitalChek.
On;ine Link : https://www.vitalchek.com/order_main.aspx?eventtype=MARRIAGE
You will need to provide:
**A $17 non-refundable standard searching fee
**A $10.50 additional charge to pay for the services of VitalChek
**Shipping fees should you choose to have your record sent to you by UPS rather than regular U.S. mail
**Only the person named on the marriage certificate, their adult children or a present or former spouse may order through VitalChek.
2. In-Person
Average processing time is 30-45 minutes.
Same day service is a goal of Vital Records; most requests can be processed the same day. For services that require additional processing time such as paternity affidavits, corrections and amendments; please arrive early to ensure adequate time to process your request. Same day service is not guaranteed for requests such as paternity affidavits, adoption processing, corrections and amendments.
You will need to provide:
**A completed application form
**A $12 non-refundable standard searching fee
**$3 for each additional copy
**A valid government, school or employer issued photo ID.
Where to Go:
DHEC State Vital Records Office, Columbia
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: (803) 898-3630
Address: 2600 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29201
3. By Mail
Mail requests are only accepted at the state office in Richland County.
You will need to send:
**A completed application form
**A $12 non-refundable standard searching fee (Add $3 for each additional copy)
**A valid government, school or employer issued photo ID (photocopy of one).
**When we receive applications without proper identification, we reject them automatically; we do not process them.
Mail to:
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Mail requests are only accepted at the state office.
4. Drop-off
**Drop-off requests are only accepted at the state office in Richland County.
**Average processing time is two days.
You will need to provide:
**A completed application form.
**A $12 non-refundable search fee (search fee includes one certified copy of the marriage certificate).
**Each additional copy is $3. We accept exact cash, or a money order or cashier’s check made payable to S.C. DHEC.
**A valid government, school or employer-issued photo ID.
Additional information:
**We’ll give you a receipt when you drop off your request.
**We can mail your marriage certificate to you or you can pick it up at the Columbia state office.
Where to Go:
DHEC State Vital Records Office, Columbia
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: (803) 898-3630
Address: 2600 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29201
Who can obtain a certified copy of a marriage certificate?
You are entitled to obtain a certified copy of a marriage certificate if you are,
**One of the married party (bride or groom)
**The married party’s adult child(ren)
**A present or former spouse of either married party, or
**The married party’s legal representative.
Other applicants may be provided with a statement that the marriage occurred, including the date and county in which the marriage license was issued.
What information is needed to apply for a marriage certificate?
**Full name of the groom
**Full name of the bride
**Full date of marriage (month, day, year)
**County where the marriage license was issued
**Signature of the person requesting the marriage certificate and their current mailing address
**The relationship between the married parties and the person requesting the certified copy
**Full name and complete mailing address of the person to whom the certificate is to be mailed
**Area code and daytime telephone number of the person requesting the marriage certificate
How can I check on the status of a marriage certificate request?
If you have not received any response to your request within 30 days of submission, you may call 803-898-3630 or e-mail us (vrrequeststatus@dhec.sc.gov) for an update.