Marriage and Divorce Records Requests - Mail-In Only

Please be advised that we are currently processing all marriage and divorce records requests via mail only. In-person and drop-off services for these request are temporarily unavailable.

See directions for submitting a mail-in request:

Marriage Certificate

Divorce Report

Thank you for your understanding.

Sumter Vital Records Office New Location

Beginning Friday, 6/20/2025, the Sumter Vital Records office's new location is:

141 N. Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150

Processing Times Increased at Vital Statistics Offices

Please be advised that all Vital Statistics offices are experiencing longer than usual processing times due to REAL ID implementation. We encourage you to visit your local office when possible, instead of driving to the Columbia State Office. Each county office can issue birth certificates for individuals born in South Carolina. Individuals can also use online services to obtain South Carolina birth certificates.

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.


Commonly Used Forms

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Adoptee & Biological Parent Forms

Effective July 1, 2019, Section 44-63-140 of the South Carolina Code was amended to allow adult adoptees, age 18 or older, who were born in South Carolina, to obtain a copy of the adoptee’s original birth certificate, and any evidence of the adoption held with the original birth record, if the biological parent has completed the necessary forms consenting to the release of the certificate. A biological parent may also indicate their contact preference and consent to release medical history information. 
This law applies to adoptions finalized after July 1, 2019.

For more information, contact Constituent Services.

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