What are South Carolina's Marriage License Requirements?

• Marriage licenses are good in any South Carolina county; regardless of at which courthouse it was obtained.


• Both the bride and groom must apply together at a South Carolina County Courthouse


• There is no blood test or physical exam required.


• Marriage license fess vary from county to county


• A Driver’s License and Social Security number are required; a birth certificate is not.


• You do not have to be a resident of South Carolina to marry in South Carolina


• The marriage license does not expire


• You can marry immediately after receiving your license


• Once you have applied for your marriage license, there is a 24 hour waiting period before you can pick up your license
  
  For more information contact the local county courthouse.