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:
Thank you for your understanding.
Beginning Friday, 6/20/2025, the Sumter Vital Records office's new location is:
141 N. Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150
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.