South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

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Note: All applicants must provide a photocopy or show a valid government, school or employer issued photo identification. Applications without proper identification will be rejected and not processed.

3 Ways to Obtain Copies of Vital Records

Walk-in: Average processing time is 30-45 minutes

Requirements:

• A completed application form
• A $12 non-refundable standard searching fee; $3 for each additional copy
• Photo ID

Services:

• State office - Issues long form birth certificates (required for travel), birth cards, death certificates, marriage certificates and divorce reports; initiates and files corrections
• Office Hours 8:30AM - 4:00PM Tel: (803) 898-3630
• 2600 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29201
• Regional offices - Issues long form certificates, birth cards, death certificates 2005 forward and initiates corrections
• County offices - Limited services and hours of operation. Contact County office for details.

Additional information:

• Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Reports of Divorce

Mail: Average processing time is 2-4 weeks (standard), 3-5 business days (expedited)

Requirements:

• A completed application form
• A $12 non-refundable standard searching fee; $17 for expedited service
• Photo ID

Mailing address:

• 2600 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29201

Additional information:

• Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Reports of Divorce

Phone and online orders: Orders can be placed with VitalCheK, the only state-authorized vendor of this service through phone and online. An additional $9.50 above standard state fees is applied by VitalChek for their service. Only a person named on the certificate may order through VitalChek.

• Call 1-877-284-1008 (toll-free) or visit www.vitalcheck.com 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Average processing time is 5-7 business days

For additional information, contact Vital Records.