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 Notes about Marriages in South Carolina

To get a South Carolina Marriage License, you must be 18 or 16 with a guardian signing for you.

You must have a South Carolina marriage license to be married in South Carolina. No exceptions.

No Blood Tests are  required.

You must have your passport or photo ID and social security card with you when you pick up your license.

The fee is $45.00 cash only and there is a 24 business hour waiting period required at the courthouse.

Special Note for Divorcees:  South Carolina requires a copy of your divorce decree when you  pick up a new license.  This is especially important to women that have legally changed back to their maiden name.  Make sure you take this paperwork with you when you pick up the license.

You may fax your information to the Court House in Aiken only to begin the 24 hour waiting period, however, both parties must be there to sign for the license and produce the required ID to pick them up.

Click Application, Tab through form to fill in information, Hit submit button, proof read for errors, Print on your printer to create a legal document. Groom and Bride must sign and date and fax to the number provided. We offer remote wedding officiants in South Carolina and Georgia. Call for pricing.