How Long Will it Take to Get Your Certificate?
Average Processing Times
- In person: 30-45 minutes
- By mail: 2-4 weeks
- By phone or online: 5-7 business days
For more information contact vitalrecords@dph.sc.gov.
All South Carolina Vital Statistics offices are experiencing longer than usual processing times due to REAL ID implementation. To get a certified copy of a birth or death that occurred in South Carolina, visit a local office or order online through authorized third-party vendors, VitalChek and GoCertificates.
To get a certified copy of a marriage or divorce that occurred in South Carolina, submit the request by mail. In-person and drop-off services for these requests are temporarily unavailable. See mail-in directions for a Marriage Certificate or Divorce Report.
Beginning Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, until further notice, Hampton County Vital Records hours of operation will be 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thank you for your patience during this time.
For more information contact vitalrecords@dph.sc.gov.