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South Carolina Marriage License Requirements
1. Both parties must appear in the office of the court of the Probate
Judge to file an application for a marriage license.
This can be done in any county of the state of South Carolina. 2. The application requires the full, legal names, social security numbers, ages and places of residence for both parties. 3. Minors over the age of 16 may apply for a marriage license. An original birth certificate or certified copy must be filed. A parent or legal guardian of the minor must appear and sign a consent form. 4. Proof of age and identification are required for parties between 18-25 years of age. One of the following must be presented:
5. No blood test or physical exam is required.
6. South Carolina residency is not required. 7. No proof of divorce is required (only a sworn statement is required, if necessary). 8. A sworn statement must be signed by both parties and notarized in the office of the Probate Judge. 9. There is a cash fee of $70.00 in Charleston County. For counties outside of Charleston, call your county probate office. 10. A South Carolina marriage license is only valid for weddings performed in South Carolina, but you can use a license from any South Carolina county in any South Carolina county. You can get your license in Berkeley County and marry in Charleston County. 11. There is no expiration date for a S.C. Marriage license. 12. Very important: There is a 24 hour waiting period after you apply for you marriage license before you can pick it up. If you plan to marry on Saturday or Sunday, you must apply no later than Thursday at 3:00 or 3:00, so you will have time to pick up your license on Friday. 13. The marriage license must be filed in the appropriate office within 15 days of the wedding ceremony. This is done by the officiant. |