South Carolina Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any SC county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $25.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for South Carolina?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of South Carolina to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
Yes, there is a mandatory 1 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, one parent or legal guardian must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your marriage license will never expire once it's been issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Abbeville CountyProbate Court
Court Sq & Main St
Abbeville, SC 29620
864-459-4626
Map Aiken County
Probate Court
109 Park Ave SE
Aiken, SC 29801
803-642-2002
Map Allendale County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 737
Allendale, SC 29810
803-584-3157
Map Anderson County
Probate Court
100 S Main St
Anderson, SC 29622
864-260-4049
Map Bamberg County
Probate Court
110 N Main St
Bamberg, SC 29003
803-245-3008
Map Barnwell County
Probate Court
Courthouse # 112
Barnwell, SC 29812
803-541-1031
Map Beaufort County Clerk
Probate Court
100 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29901
843-525-7440
Map Berkeley County
Probate Court
300 California Ave, # B
Moncks Corder, SC 29461
843-719-4519
Map Calhoun County
Probate Court
302 Railroad Ave
St Matthews, SC 29135
803-874-3514
Map Charleston County
Probate Court
#2 Court House Square Room , # 201
Charleston, SC 29401
843-740-5890
Map Cherokee County
Probate Court
1434 N Limestone St
Gaffney, SC 29342
864-487-2583
Map Chester County
Probate Court
140 Main St
Chester, SC 29706
803-385-2604
Map Chesterfield County
Probate Court
200 W Main St
Chesterfield, SC 29709
843-623-2376
Map Clarendon County
Probate Court
Courthouse # 103
Clarendon, SC 29102
803-435-8774
Map Colleton County
Probate Court
200 E Washington St
Walterboro, SC 29488
843-549-7216
Map Darlington County
Probate Court
10 Public Sq., # 208
Darlington, SC 29532
843-398-4310
Map Dillon County
Probate Court
401 W Main St, # 303
Dillon, SC 29536
843-774-1423
Map Dorchester County Recorder
Probate Court
101 Ridge St
St George, SC 29477
843-832-0105
Map Edgefield County
Probate Court
124 Courthouse Sq
Edgefield, SC 29824
803-637-4076
Map Fairfield County
Probate Court
Congress & Washington St
Winnsboro, SC 29180
803-635-1411
Map Florence County
Probate Court
80 N Irby St, # Msc-L
Florence, SC 29501
843-665-3085
Map Georgetown County Clerk
Probate Court
715 Prince St
Georgetown, SC 29442
843-527-6325
Map Greenville County Clerk
Marriage License
301 University
Ridge # 1200
Greenville, SC 29601
864-467-7571
Map Greenwood County
Probate Court
Room 114 County Court House
Greenwood, SC 29646
864-942-8625
Map Hampton County
Probate Court
Elm St
Hampton, SC 29924
803-943-7512
Map Horry County Clerk
Probate Court
1201 3rd Ave
Conway, SC 29526
843-248-1294
Map Jasper County Recorder
Probate Court
305 Russell Ave
Ridgeland, SC 29936
843-726-7718
Map Kershaw County Clerk
Probate Court
1121 Broad St
Camden, SC 29020
803-425-1500
Map Lancaster County
Probate Court
116 W Dunlap St
Lancaster, SC 29720
803-283-3379
Map Laurens County
Probate Court
321 S Harper St
Laurens, SC 29360
864-984-7315
Map Lee County
Probate Court
11 Court House Sq
Bishopville, SC 29010
803-484-5341
Map Lexington County Clerk
Probate Court
139 E Main St, # 110
Lexington, SC 29072
803-359-8324
Map Marion County
Probate Court
201 Court St, # 202
Marion, SC 29571
843-423-8244
Map Marlboro County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 455
Bennettsville, SC 29512
843-479-5610
Map McCormick County
Probate Court
133 S Mine St, # 101
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
864-465-2630
Map Newberry County Recorder
Probate Court
1309 College St
Newberry, SC 29108
803-321-2118
Map Oconee County
Probate Court
211 W Main St
Walhalla, SC 29691
864-638-4275
Map Orangeburg County
Probate Court
Amelia St R M C Dept #108
Orangeburg, SC 29116
803-533-6280
Map Pickens County
Probate Court
222 Mcdaniel Ave
Pickens, SC 29671
864-898-5903
Map Richland County Probate
Court-Marriage License
1701 Main St
Columbia, SC 29202
803-748-4709
Map Saluda County
Probate Court
100 E Church St
Saluda, SC 29138
864-445-7110
Map Spartanburg County
Probate Court
366 North Church St
Spartanburg, SC 29301
864-596-2556
Map Sumter County Clerk
Probate Court
141 N Main St
Sumter, SC 29150
803-436-2166
Map Union County
Probate Court
200 W Main St
Union, SC 29379
864-429-1625
Map Williamsburg County
Probate Court
125 W Main St
Kingstree, SC 29556
843-354-6655
Map York County Clerk
Probate Court
2 South Congress St
York, SC 29745
803-684-8513
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