WHAT DO I NEED TO GET MARRIED IN SOUTH CAROLINA?

YOUR FIRST STEP IS TO APPLY FOR A SC MARRIAGE LICENSE Y

It's so easy to get married in SC! You DO NOT have to be a resident of SC to get married in SC. HOWEVER, you DO have to have a valid SC marriage license, which can be issued from ANY SC Probate Court.

APPLY IN PERSON AT ANY SC PROBATE COURT OR ONLINE AT RICHLAND COUNTY (SEE BELOW)

SC REQUIRES a 24-HOUR WAITING PERIOD after applying for a marriage license.

Blood tests ARE NOT required in South Carolina

Witnesses ARE NOT required in South Carolina

Rings ARE NOT required in South Carolina

APPLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON

RICHLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT ONLINE

AIKEN COUNTY PROBATE COURT IN-PERSON ONLY

APPLY ONLINE AT RICHLAND COUNTY

Phone: 803-576-1975

This probate court is offering ONLINE marriage license applications. It usually takes about a week to receive your marriage license in the mail so plan ahead. The fee is approximately $55.

Click the link below to apply:

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AIKEN COUNTY PROBATE COURT IN-PERSON ONLY

APPLY IN-PERSON ONLY IN AIKEN COUNTY

Phone: 803-642-2009

109 Park Avenue SE, Aiken, SC 29801

Both the bride and groom must apply IN PERSON. There is a 24-hour waiting period for picking up your license after you apply. The fee is approximately $45.

Click the link below for more info:

MORE INFORMATION

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET MARRIED IN SOUTH CAROLINA?

YOUR FIRST STEP IS TO APPLY FOR A SC MARRIAGE LICENSE Y

APPLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON

RICHLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT ONLINE

AIKEN COUNTY PROBATE COURT IN-PERSON ONLY

AIKEN COUNTY PROBATE COURT IN-PERSON ONLY

AIKEN COUNTY PROBATE COURT IN-PERSON ONLY

AIKEN COUNTY PROBATE COURT IN-PERSON ONLY

AIKEN COUNTY PROBATE COURT IN-PERSON ONLY

HOW DO I CHANGE MY LAST NAME AFTER GETTING MARRIED? VISIT THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATON LINK: