A South CarolinaMarriage License
is required for legal recognition of a marriage performed in the state
of South Carolina. It must be signed by the Minister/Officiate and filed
with the County Clerks office.
Issuing a marriage license is the duty of the
County Clerk
and can be obtained in any county in
South Carolina. You must obtain the
license at least 24 hours prior to ceremony.
There
is no expiration date for a South Carolina marriage
license.
There is a waiting period after the application is filed
before the license can be picked up and the marriage can take place.
If you are 18 years old or older, you must provide proof of your age by
presenting one of the following:
Valid driver’s license
Original birth certificate or a certified copy of your birth certificate
Current military identification card
Current passport
No blood test or physical exam is required.
South Carolina residency is not required.
No proof of divorce is required.
The fee for a marriage license varies from county to county.
A South Carolina marriage license is valid only for marriages performed in South
Carolina.
There is no expiration date for a South Carolina marriage license.
(South Carolina Clerk of Court may help you further)
