Order Certified South Carolina Birth and Death Certificates Online.

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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of South Carolina Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Vital Records Office.

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Processing Times

Current processing time for South carolina is 5-7 days. Processing begins once you have submitted all required documents through GoCertificates.com.

  • Shipping time is separate from processing time. Add both together for your total expected delivery window.
  • Processing time is determined by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, not GoCertificates. Times may vary based on current volume.

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification. After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification is received along with payment.

Valid and Current Photo Identification:

Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

  • Any United States’ DMV Office issued picture identification i.e. Driver’s License, ID card, Learner’s Permit (unexpired)
  • Current school or employer picture identification card
  • Military card (unexpired – active duty or retired member)
  • United States Passport (unexpired)
  • Foreign Passport (unexpired)
  • Re-Entry Permit (l-327 – unexpired)
  • Refuge Travel Document (form l-571 – unexpired)
  • United States Citizen Identification Card (form l-197)
  • Temporary Resident Card (form l-688 – unexpired)
  • Temporary Resident Card (form l-688 – unexpired)
  • Weapon or gun permit issued by federal, state or municipal government (unexpired)

Who Can Order a Birth Certificate?

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self Must be 18 years or older with valid photo identification
Parent Must be listed on certificate and have valid photo identification

Who Can Order a Death Certificate?

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Child Valid Photo Identification
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification
Grandparent Valid Photo Identification
Parent Valid Photo Identification
Sibling Valid Photo Identification
Spouse(not divorced at the time of death) Valid Photo Identification

Have Questions About Your South Carolina Order?

Our team is available to help with any questions about ordering your South Carolina vital records.

1-800-324-6380 (Option 1)  |  orderprocessing@genesisinfo.com

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