Marriage records can be requested from the Probate Court. Divorce records can be obtained through the Family Court Office. Information with marriage records includes the parties that applied, date applied, and the date of marriage. These records may also be requested through Vital Records.

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Marriage records in South Carolina are public records and are available only to those named on the marriage certificate. Reasons for needing a marriage record include insurance purposes and documenting name changes.

A divorce decree shows the specific terms of a divorce. A copy is required to help enforce court decisions about spousal support, custody and visitation, child support, and the division of a couple’s debts and assets. A divorce certificate may be needed for name changes or remarriage.