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South Carolina Marriage Certificate

Request a certified copy of a South Carolina marriage certificate with guided help from USVC. USVC is an independent document assistance service — the South Carolina issuing agency reviews eligibility and issues the record.

How to get a South Carolina marriage certificate

To obtain a certified copy of a South Carolina marriage certificate, an application must be submitted to the South Carolina agency that holds vital records, together with the required information about the record and the applicable agency fee. USVC provides a guided online application, reviews the information you supply for completeness, and forwards your request for processing.

  1. 1. Confirm the record was created in South Carolina. Requests are handled by the state where the event was registered.
  2. 2. Complete the guided South Carolina application. Every field is explained in plain language.
  3. 3. Pay the USVC online processing fee. $125.00 per copy, plus optional rush processing.
  4. 4. USVC reviews your request and contacts you if anything is missing or unclear.
  5. 5. The South Carolina state and agency fee and any shipping fee are charged separately once your request is reviewed and accepted.
  6. 6. Track your order using the order number issued at checkout.

Information needed for a South Carolina marriage certificate

  • First name on the record
  • Last name on the record
  • Spouse first name
  • Spouse last name
  • Spouse maiden name (if applicable)
  • Date of event
  • City of event
  • County of event
  • Your relationship to the person on the record
  • Reason for your request

Fees explained

  • USVC online processing fee: $125.00 per copy.
  • Rush processing (optional): $30.00 per order.
  • South Carolina state and agency fee: set by the issuing agency, shown before you submit and charged separately.
  • Shipping / delivery fee: depends on the delivery method you choose and is charged separately.

Who may request this record

Eligibility to receive a certified record is determined by the issuing agency and may be limited to the person named on the record or specific qualifying relatives and representatives.

Identification requirements

Identification requirements are set by the issuing agency. If identification is needed, USVC will contact you with instructions after your order is reviewed.

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South Carolina marriage certificate questions

Can I order a South Carolina marriage certificate online?
Yes. You can complete a South Carolina marriage certificate request online through USVC. USVC is an independent document assistance service, not a government agency: we help you prepare and submit your application, and the South Carolina issuing agency decides whether to release the record and issues the certified copy.
How much does a South Carolina marriage certificate cost through USVC?
USVC charges an online processing fee of $125.00 per copy. Rush processing is an optional $30.00 per order. The South Carolina state and agency fee and any shipping or delivery fee are separate and are charged separately after your request is reviewed. The exact amounts are shown to you before you submit.
Who may request a South Carolina marriage certificate?
Eligibility is set by the South Carolina issuing agency and is usually limited to the person named on the record and specific qualifying relatives or legal representatives. USVC cannot change or waive those eligibility rules.
What information do I need to request a South Carolina marriage certificate?
You need the details shown on the record — the full name of the person named on it, the date and place of the event in South Carolina, and your relationship to that person and reason for the request. USVC's guided form explains each field, and our team contacts you if anything is missing.
How long does a South Carolina marriage certificate request take?
Timelines are determined by the South Carolina issuing agency and vary with agency workload. USVC reviews your application promptly, offers optional rush processing of your USVC submission, and gives you an order number so you can follow your order status.
Is USVC a government agency?
No. USVC is a private, independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Government agencies may provide the same records directly, potentially at a lower cost.
What is a certified copy?
A certified copy is an official copy issued by the government agency that holds the record, bearing the marks that agency uses to show authenticity. Only the issuing agency can produce one; USVC assists with the application.

More answers are available in the USVC frequently asked questions.

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