 Marriage Licenses may be applied for at the Probate Court between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Both parties must be present to apply for a Marriage License. If you are over the age of eighteen (18) you must bring one form of picture identification that clearly shows the name and date of birth. State Drivers License or ID, military ID, passport are the best forms of identification used. The Drivers License does NOT have to be a South Carolina Drivers License.
The first form of identification you both are required to bring is your Social Security Card. If you do not have your social security card you must at least know your Social Security Number to fill out forms. Those without a Social (foreign nationals or otherwise) should bring their passport/visa.
The second form of identification may be one of the following:
If you are under the age of eighteen (18) you must bring a Certified Copy of your Birth Certificate which will be kept on file and a parent or guardian must accompany the minor and give consent.
Persons who are applying and have been divorced need to bring a copy of the divorce papers with them.
Applicants are required to pay a $40.00 fee, CASH ONLY. There is a 24 hour waiting period before you can receive your marriage license. You do not have to be a resident of this state to apply for a marriage license but the ceremony must be performed in South Carolina by ministers of the Gospel, accepted Jewish Rabbis or officers authorized to administer oaths in South Carolina (Notary Public). A blood test is not required. For additional information you should contact the Marriage License Division at (843) 832-0104 (Summerville).
For your convenience
If you want the license mailed to you, you may bring a self-addressed envelope to the Court when you apply for your license. If you forget to bring the envelope, you may purchase one at the court for $1.00. The normal postage for a license to be mailed is currently $.60. This is subject to change with the postal rate changes.
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