South Carolina death records

This page provides quick reference information on where to obtain vital records in the state of South Carolina.

For those who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address as well as the postal address (sometimes they are the same) for the main government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held.
Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.

Division of Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tel: (803) 898-3630

State office has birth and death records since January 1915 and marriage and divorce records since 1950 and 1962 respectively.  Earlier records are with county Probate Judge ( marriages) or Clerk of County Court (divorces).

Each of South Carolina’s 46 counties has a vital records office in the county public health department who can search for birth and death records.