Marriage Records in Dorchester County, SC

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• South Carolina Vital RecordsOfficial

  Order certified birth and death certificates from the South Carolina Department of Public Health, the official state vital records office.

  ~4 weeks by mail; 5-7 business days online$12 (includes 1 copy)Online, mail, in personEligible relationship required; valid photo ID

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• Dorchester County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Dorchester County, SC County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Dorchester County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).