SOUTH CAROLINA BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Which Method Should You Choose?
Two Ways to Get a Birth Certificate in South Carolina
The Old-Fashioned Way:
The standard method of obtaining South Carolina birth certificates runs as follows. First, you must download the application supplied by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
You must be able to furnish a photocopy of acceptable identification bearing your photo. The state permits applicants to send copies of a valid school, employer, or government ID; see the form for a complete list of options. Keep in mind that applications without acceptable ID are automatically rejected.
Please note that there is a $12 fee for a South Carolina birth certificate (additional copies are $3 each). Send a money order or cashier's check payable to SC DHEC.
Materials should be mailed to:
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
The New Way:
You do not have to go through all that to get the birth certificate you need. In fact, FastBirthCertificates.com’s special online form can be filled out in just a few minutes. All you need to do is hit the submit button—no post office or government office trip required. Your state-certified document will be sent to you shortly; we work with the processing agency to ensure that your order is fulfilled without delay. Our order form is fully encrypted to guarantee the security of your data, and we never handle your certificate ourselves, as it is sent directly to you via email. If you’re not sure how to get a birth certificate in South Carolina, don’t worry—we’ll lead you through the process. Contact us whenever you’re ready to get started.
The Old-Fashioned Way:
The standard method of obtaining South Carolina birth certificates runs as follows. First, you must download the application supplied by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
You must be able to furnish a photocopy of acceptable identification bearing your photo. The state permits applicants to send copies of a valid school, employer, or government ID; see the form for a complete list of options. Keep in mind that applications without acceptable ID are automatically rejected.
Please note that there is a $12 fee for a South Carolina birth certificate (additional copies are $3 each). Send a money order or cashier's check payable to SC DHEC.
Materials should be mailed to:
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
The New Way:
You do not have to go through all that to get the birth certificate you need. In fact, FastBirthCertificates.com’s special online form can be filled out in just a few minutes. All you need to do is hit the submit button—no post office or government office trip required. Your state-certified document will be sent to you shortly; we work with the processing agency to ensure that your order is fulfilled without delay. Our order form is fully encrypted to guarantee the security of your data, and we never handle your certificate ourselves, as it is sent directly to you via email. If you’re not sure how to get a birth certificate in South Carolina, don’t worry—we’ll lead you through the process. Contact us whenever you’re ready to get started.
What You'll Need?
South Carolina requires the applicant to submit identification, a signature, and a date in order to receive a birth certificate. Identification must be government issued, such as a driver license, state ID, or passport. Instructions are below.
*If you do not have ID please let us know through our contact us form.
**Please place your order before sending us this information. The below is listed for your reference and pre-preparation only. This information will be available again once your order is placed at which time we will need you to submit your identification, signature and date.**
Email: [email protected]
Or text to 415.409-8220.
fastbirthcertificates.com
355 Columbus Ave. #4
San Francisco, CA 94133
As soon as you send over your ID with the signature and date we will respond to let you know we got it.
*If you do not have ID please let us know through our contact us form.
**Please place your order before sending us this information. The below is listed for your reference and pre-preparation only. This information will be available again once your order is placed at which time we will need you to submit your identification, signature and date.**
- Email or text message instructions (best option): Sign AND DATE a plain piece of paper, and place your government issued ID under or next to the signature. Take a photo of the ID/signature with a smartphone or camera, and email that to us or text it to us. Alternatively, you may scan and email the ID/signature to us if you'd like. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THE DATE!
Email: [email protected]
Or text to 415.409-8220.
- Fax instructions (less preferred): Sign AND date a plain piece of paper, and place your government issued ID under or next to the signature. Enlarge and lighten the ID by 300%, and fax to us. This is less effective than the above.
- Mail instructions (last resort): Mail a copy of your government issued ID with a signature AND date to us (Please note that this copy will not be returned to you.)
fastbirthcertificates.com
355 Columbus Ave. #4
San Francisco, CA 94133
As soon as you send over your ID with the signature and date we will respond to let you know we got it.
How Much Will It Cost?
South Carolina Government Standard Processing
Streamlined South Carolina Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com
- State tax may be applied where applicable
- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)
- State/Government Fee = $26.00
Streamlined South Carolina Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com
- Immediate Processing Option
- $26.00 (state/government fee) + $99.95 = $125.95
- 4 to 6 business day estimated processing
- Expedited Processing Option
- $26.00 (state/government fee) + $69.95 = $95.95
- 10 to 14 business day estimated processing
- Standard Processing Option
- $26.00 (state/government fee) + $39.95 = $85.95
- 20 to 30 business day estimated processing
- State tax may be applied where applicable
- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)