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Beaufort Vital Records Office Closed

Beaufort Vital Records office is closed due to Hurricane Helene. A full service window across the street is available. Individuals can still use services online, by phone or at nearby health departments.

DPH is working to reopen this location. We understand the significance of this issue and will provide an update as soon as possible.

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South Carolina Death Indexes 1915-1967

This page contains links to all of the Death Index log files from the S.C. Department of Public Health - Division of Vital Records.

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The South Carolina Department of Archives & History also retains records of deaths for 1915-1963. You can view them at the S. C. Department of Archives and History Reference Room, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29223. Access to a microfiche index and microfilm of these deaths is available. You can find additional information on the SC Department of Archives and History website.

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