Marriage License Info

If you're getting married in South Carolina, you’ll need a valid South Carolina marriage license. The license must be obtained from a South Carolina probate court and can be used anywhere within the state, regardless of which county issues it.

Here are a few key things to know:

• Both parties must apply through a South Carolina county probate court.

• There is a mandatory 24-hour waiting period before a license is issued.

• Once issued, your license does not expire.

• South Carolina does not require a ceremony witness.

• Your officiant is responsible for signing and filing your license after the ceremony.

• Charleston County Probate Court

• Berkeley County Probate Court

• Dorchester County Probate Court

• Georgetown County Probate Court

• Williamsburg County Probate Court

• Beaufort County Probate Court

• Colleton County Probate Court

• Orangeburg County Probate Court

County Links