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Increased Processing Times and Mail-In Only Requests

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.

Hampton County Vital Records - Temporary Hours Change

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.

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DPH shall apply all rules, procedures, policies, and practices relating to the issuance of birth certificates to same-sex spouses on the same terms as it applies them to different-sex spouses. For more information, see the memo here.

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