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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 Methods 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 - Processes long-form birth certificates (required for travel), birth cards, death certificates, marriage certificates and divorce reports
• 2600 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29201
• County offices - Process birth cards and death certificates, and applications for corrections

Additional information:

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

Phone and online orders: VitalChek is not affiliated with the State of South Carolina and a $12.95 charge in addition to state fees is applied.

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

For additional information, contact Vital Records.