Hurricane Helene: Public Health Department Closures

Latest updates: Hurricane Helene

Our public health departments' hours of operation may be affected by power and staffing outages. This means that some closures may not appear on the state government office delays and closings map. The health and safety of our employees and our clients remains our highest priority. We are working to get services restored as safely and quickly as possible.

Learn more about DPH's role with hurricanes, floods, and weather emergencies.

Vital Records Office Closures

Aiken and Beaufort Vital Records locations are closed due to Hurricane Helene. DPH is working to reopen these locations. Individuals can receive services online, by phone or at nearby health departments.

We understand the significance of this issue and will provide an update as soon as possible.

If you are an adult adoptee age 18 or older and would like to apply for your original birth certificate, you need to complete the Vital Records Non-Certified Pre-Adoptive application. A valid photo ID and non-refundable fee of $27 must be included with the application. All applications will be processed by mail but can be delivered in person. Average processing time is four weeks. All applications without the appropriate fees and identification will be returned to the applicant.

Written consent from at least one of the birth parents must be obtained prior to the release of the certificate. The biological parents may have already completed this step by following the steps on this page. If not, notarized written consent must obtained by one or more of the biological parents on this form. If one of the biological parents has not given consent for the release of the original birth certificate, their information will be redacted. If one or both of the biological parents are deceased, a certified death certificate may be submitted in the place of the consent.

Obtaining or Allowing to Obtain an Original Birth Certificate


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