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

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 Region Office can issue birth certificates for individuals born in South Carolina. Individuals can also use online services to obtain South Carolina birth certificates.

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Certificates for deaths that occur in South Carolina must be filed electronically with the S.C. Department of Public Health.

Why?

In 2022, the South Carolina General Assembly passed S.C. H3325 which requires funeral homes and medical certifiers to complete, certify and file death certificates electronically.

Exemptions

The law provides only for an exemption when a family member is handling the disposition of the body for a friend or relative without compensation (called a "Natural Burial").  In such cases, the medical certification must still be submitted electronically.

How to Access Electronic Filing System & Training

Funeral directors and medical certifiers who have not previously used the DPH electronic system to file death certifies will need to:

  • Obtain a user ID
  • Receive training on how to use the system to file death records.

You can click here to access the Web Deaths portal.

Call 1-803-898-3630 to request access and training. Our staff will gather basic information from you when you call, and a field consultant will follow-up to schedule your training and provide details.

For more information contact vitalrecords@dph.sc.gov.

About Vital Records (Certificates)

Vital Records Forms

Death Certificates

Fees - Vital Records (Birth, Death, etc)

ID Requirements

S.C. Vital Records Data and Statistics

Virtual Training: VRSIIS Birth User Training

Virtual Training: VRSIIS Designation Acceptance Training

Virtual Training: VRSIIS Medical Training

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