South Carolina Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for South Carolina death records.

Method For Ordering South Carolina Death Records

If you need South Carolina death records, then you can obtain copies through South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. You can order the death records that you need in a variety of ways directly from the Department.

Methods You Can Use For Ordering

To order your South Carolina death records, there are three options of methods that can be used. If you need to pay by a credit card, then you can order by phone or online through an independent company for an additional fee. You can also visit the Department in person or mail in your application. Processing time takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 4 weeks depending on the process selected.

Limited Information To Non-Family Members

South Carolina death records are restricted in the information that is given to the public. Only immediate family members, legal representatives, and those with a legal need will be given an actual certificate. Members of the general public, however, can receive a statement that the death occurred, which includes the date and county.