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Statewide registration of deaths began in 1915 in South Carolina. Counties have copies of these records.  
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1915 in South Carolina. Counties have copies of these records.  
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== '''Deaths before 1915'''  ==
== '''Deaths before 1915'''  ==
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*'''1816-1990:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/3518732 South Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1816-1990] - index


Before 1915, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. The cities of Charleston, Georgetown, Spartanburg, and Union City are exceptions. [[South Carolina Vital Records#Death_Records|Learn more]]. In most cases, you must search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.  
Before 1915, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. The cities of Charleston and Georgetown are exceptions. [[South_Carolina_Vital_Records#Death_Records|Learn more]]. In most cases, you must search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.  


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| align="center" colspan="3" | &nbsp; '''Records that give death information:'''
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:[[South Carolina Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]  
:[[South Carolina Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]  
:[[South Carolina Newspapers|Newspapers]]  
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:[[South Carolina Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]
:[[South Carolina Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]  


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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1417492|1915-1965 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History]
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' coverage data is not provided
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8741 1821-1969 - At Ancestry.com] 
| '''$;''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8741 free at FamilySearch centers.]
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| {{RecordSearch|1417434|1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org}}
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| [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/3518732 1816-1990 - At FamilySearch.org] 
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| [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30013/south-carolina-deaths-1915-1943?s=275764761 1915-1943] at MyHeritage
| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]  
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| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
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| width="25%" | [http://www.scdhec.gov/VitalRecords/SCDeathIndexes/SCDeathIndexes/ 1915-1961 - At SC Dept. of Health]
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| Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State Office].
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*{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}}
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007], incomplete ($).
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't search the index listed above?'''  
| Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the [http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/vr/ South Carolina Department of Health State Office] or [http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/search.aspx South Carolina Department of Archives and History].
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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Death Certificates'''
| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Death Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/sc.html#County From County of Death]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/wv.html#County From County of Death]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/vr/ From SC Dept. of Health State office]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From WV Dept. of Health State office]
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state  
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state  
| County websites can be more difficult to use; does not include certificates from 2005 to the present
| County websites can be more difficult to use  
| Includes all existing years
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>


'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:  
'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:  


:*The immediate family member of the person on the certificate (or one of their legal representatives)
:*The parents and grandparents of person on the certificate  
:*A person who demonstrates a direct and tangible interest when information is needed to determine a personal or a property right
:*The wife or husband of the person on the certificate
:*The children and grandchildren of the person on the certificate
:*The brothers or sisters of the person on the certificate
:*Funeral director
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate  
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate  
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.
Death certificates from 1915 to 1955 are available on microfilm through the FamilySearch Library: {{FSC|769125|item|disp=FS Library films 1913451 (1st of 654 films)}}.


'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''  
'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''  
<center>[[How to Find South Carolina Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
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:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
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Revision as of 13:25, 8 May 2013

How to Find United States Deaths Gotoarrow.png South Carolina Deaths

Statewide registration of deaths began in 1915 in South Carolina. Counties have copies of these records.

Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source]
Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:

Learn more about U.S. Death Records

Deaths before 1915[edit | edit source]

Before 1915, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. The cities of Charleston and Georgetown are exceptions. Learn more. In most cases, you must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

  Records that give death information:
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Probate (wills, etc)
Church Records
Census
Bible Records
Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths from 1915 thru the present[edit | edit source]

The state of South Carolina began recording deaths in 1915.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]

For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

South Carolina Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History Free; dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; list of county coverage (right side of the screen)
Try 2nd:
1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org Free; dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; list of county coverage (right side of the screen); click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
Next try:
Includes Index Only

Choose one of the following:

1853-1973 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1853-1973 - use your Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
Can't search the index listed above? Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the West Virginia Department of Health State Office.
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No death record for your ancestor? Other records with death information

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

To Order Death Certificates
From County of Death From WV Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state County websites can be more difficult to use Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee May be more expensive than ordering from the county

If you do not know the exact date or place of death:
For a fee, the West Virginia Department of Health office will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).

Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:
To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:

  • The parents and grandparents of person on the certificate
  • The wife or husband of the person on the certificate
  • The children and grandchildren of the person on the certificate
  • The brothers or sisters of the person on the certificate
  • Funeral director
  • Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
NOTE: A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.

Return to top: Choose another death year


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