Fillable Vital Records Marriage/divorce Application Form (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Vital Records Application for Marriage and Divorce

Instructions and Information

1) One form may be used to request a certified copy of a marriage license only, or

a report of divorce/annulment only, or for both a marriage license and report of

divorce if for the same couple.

2) Complete all of the information in the top section of the form and all informa-

tion in the marriage and/or divorce sections based upon whether a marriage,

divorce or both certificate(s) are being requested.

Information

MARRIAGES/DIVORCES – The central filing of marriages was not required until July 01, 1950. Marriages prior to that date must be obtained from

the Office of the Probate Judge in the county where the license was obtained. Reports of divorce are available from July 01, 1962 forward.

SCDHEC does not have a copy of the divorce decree. The actual divorce decree must be obtained from the Office of the Clerk of Court in the

county where the final divorce hearing was held.

TURNAROUND TIME – The usual turn around time for ‘Mail’ requests is approximately 7 - 10 days from the date of receipt. The usual turn around

time for ‘waiting’ on-site customers is approximately thirty (30) minutes during non-peak hours (8:30 am – 11:00 am and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm).

If it has been more than four (4) weeks since you submitted your request, call (803) 898 3630 to determine the status.

IDENTIFICATION – A valid/current government, school or employer issued photo identification document of applicant is required before a search of

the records will be conducted. Requests that do not contain proper identification will be returned unprocessed. Acceptable documents are:

1. Any United States’ DMV Office issued picture identification ie Driver’s License, ID card, Learner’s Permit (unexpired)

2. Current school or employer picture identification card

3. Military card (unexpired – active duty or retired member)

4. United States Passport (unexpired)

5 Foreign Passport (unexpired)

6. Re-Entry Permit (l-327 – unexpired)

7. Refuge Travel Document (form l-571 – unexpired)

8. United States Citizen Identification Card (form l-197)

9. Temporary Resident Card (form l-688 – unexpired)

10. Permanent Resident Card (form l-551 – unexpired)

11. Weapon or gun permit issued by federal, state or municipal government (unexpired)

WEBSITE – provides additional information on SC Vital Records.

PAYMENT – Acceptable methods of payment for mail requests are a money order or cashier’s check made payable to SC DHEC. Onsite customer

service also accepts credit and debit cards and cash.

SEARCH FEE – A $12 “search fee” is required by law. The $12 search fee is non-refundable. The required search fee includes one (1) certifica-

tion, if record is located. If additional copies of the same type certification are ordered at the same time, additional copies are $3 each.

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