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[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find South Carolina Marriage Records | |||
== Finding South Carolina Marriage Records == | == Finding South Carolina Marriage Records == | ||
Marriages were not recorded by the counties or the state of South Carolina until July 1, 1911 when the county probate judge's office was required to issue marriage licenses. In July 1950, the county was required to send a copy to the state of South Carolina. | |||
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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1911|Before 1911]]''' </span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1911|Before 1911]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records#Marriages_from_1961_to_1949|1911 to 1949]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records#Marriages_from_1950_to_Present|1950 to Present]]''' </span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records#Marriages_from_1950_to_Present|1950 to Present]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''</span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''</span> | ||
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| width="100%" align="center" colspan=" | | width="100%" align="center" colspan="3" | '''Below are several small marriage databases containing a very small portion of the marriages that took place. Marriage information is taken from substitute records such as church records.''' | ||
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| align="left" | FamilySearch, South Carolina, Marriages, 1709-1913 | | align="left" | FamilySearch, South Carolina, Marriages, 1709-1913 | ||
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1675541| | | width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1675541|free}}, incomplete | ||
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| width="30%" | Ancestry, South Carolina Marriages, 1688-1799 | | width="30%" | Ancestry, South Carolina Marriages, 1688-1799 | ||
| width="35%" | [http://search. | | width="35%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49056 free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| width="35%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49056 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | | width="35%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49056 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
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| Ancestry, | | Ancestry, South Carolina Marriages, 1641-1965 | ||
| [http://search. | | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7840 free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid= | | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7840 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
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| Ancestry, South Carolina Marriages, 1800-1820 | | Ancestry, South Carolina Marriages, 1800-1820 | ||
| [http://search. | | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49331 free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49331 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49331 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
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| '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | | '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | ||
| Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org | | Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org/locations local Family History Center] or your local public library. | ||
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| width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | | width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | ||
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[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. <br> [[Substitute Records | [[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. <br> [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|Search other records]] with marriage information. | ||
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If you did not find your ancestor in the above indexes, try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records | If you did not find your ancestor in the above indexes, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]]. | ||
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| width="100%" align="center" colspan=" | | width="100%" align="center" colspan="3" | '''Below are several small marriage databases containing a very small portion of the marriages that took place. Marriage information is taken from substitute records such as church records.''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| align="left" | South Carolina, Marriages, 1709-1913 | | align="left" | South Carolina, Marriages, 1709-1913 | ||
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1675541|free}}, incomplete | | width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1675541|free}}, incomplete | ||
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| | | South Carolina Marriages, 1641-1965 | ||
| [http://search. | | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7840 free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid= | | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7840 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | | '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | ||
| Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org | | Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org/locations local Family History Center] or your local public library. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | | width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | ||
| | | | ||
[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. <br> [[Substitute Records | [[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. <br> [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|Search other records]] with marriage information. | ||
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'''PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage''' | '''PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage''' | ||
:*Still can't find your ancestor in the above indexes? Try searching [[Substitute Records | :*Still can't find your ancestor in the above indexes? Try searching [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]]. | ||
<center>[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records#Finding_South_Carolina_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records#Finding_South_Carolina_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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== '''Marriages from 1950 to Present''' == | == '''Marriages from 1950 to Present''' == | ||
The Vital Records office of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has copies of marriages from July 1950 to 2010. The county probate judge also keeps a copy of the marriage. | The Vital Records office of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has copies of marriages from July 1950 to 2010. The county probate judge also keeps a copy of the marriage. | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| width="100%" align="center" colspan=" | | width="100%" align="center" colspan="3" | '''Below is one small marriage database containing a very small portion of the marriages that took place. Marriage information is taken from substitute records such as church records.''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | South Carolina Marriages, 1641-1965 | ||
| [http://search. | | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7840 free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid= | | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7840 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | | '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | ||
| Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org | | Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org/locations local Family History Center] or your local public library. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | | width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | ||
| | | | ||
[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. <br> [[Substitute Records | [[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. <br> [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|Search other records]] with marriage information. | ||
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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 | | County websites can be more difficult to use | ||
| | | Has an expedited service on [https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/south-carolina/south-carolina-vital-records?click_id=578431510932684802&ppc=0 VitalChek] | ||
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county | | May be more expensive than ordering from the county | ||
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<br> '''PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage''' | <br> '''PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage''' | ||
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for the marriage date for a fee from the [http://www. | :*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for the marriage date for a fee from the [http://www.ncard.us/Directory/CountyMap.htm Register of Deeds at the County Courthouse]. | ||
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records | :*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records.]] | ||
<center>[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records#Finding_South_Carolina_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records#Finding_South_Carolina_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] | ||
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]] | ||
:*[[United States Record | :*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]] | ||
:*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]] | :*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]] | ||
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | :*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | ||
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:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | :*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:21, 18 June 2013
How To Find U.S. Marriage Records 
How To Find South Carolina Marriage Records
Finding South Carolina Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
Marriages were not recorded by the counties or the state of South Carolina until July 1, 1911 when the county probate judge's office was required to issue marriage licenses. In July 1950, the county was required to send a copy to the state of South Carolina.
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records
Marriages Before 1911[edit | edit source]
Marriages were not recorded by the counties or the state of South Carolina until July 1, 1911 when the county probate judge's office was required to issue marriage licenses.
| Below are several small marriage databases containing a very small portion of the marriages that took place. Marriage information is taken from substitute records such as church records. | ||
| FamilySearch, South Carolina, Marriages, 1709-1913 | free, incomplete | |
| Ancestry, South Carolina Marriages, 1688-1799 | free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription |
| Ancestry, South Carolina Marriages, 1641-1965 | free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription |
| Ancestry, South Carolina Marriages, 1800-1820 | free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription |
| Can't access Ancestry? | Visit your local Family History Center or your local public library. |
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
If you did not find your ancestor in the above indexes, try searching for marriage information in other records.
| 1. Look first in | 2. Then search |
Marriages from 1911 to 1949[edit | edit source]
County probate judge's offices began registering marriage licenses starting July 1, 1911.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information[edit | edit source]
| Below are several small marriage databases containing a very small portion of the marriages that took place. Marriage information is taken from substitute records such as church records. | ||
| South Carolina, Marriages, 1709-1913 | free, incomplete | |
| South Carolina Marriages, 1641-1965 | free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription |
| Can't access Ancestry? | Visit your local Family History Center or your local public library. |
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
PART A: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records or the above indexes
- Order the marriage record from the county probate judge's offices in the county the marriage took place.
PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage
- Still can't find your ancestor in the above indexes? Try searching other records.
Marriages from 1950 to Present[edit | edit source]
The Vital Records office of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has copies of marriages from July 1950 to 2010. The county probate judge also keeps a copy of the marriage.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information[edit | edit source]
| Below is one small marriage database containing a very small portion of the marriages that took place. Marriage information is taken from substitute records such as church records. | ||
| South Carolina Marriages, 1641-1965 | free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription |
| Can't access Ancestry? | Visit your local Family History Center or your local public library. |
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
PART A: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records or the above indexes
- Order the marriage record from the county probate judge's offices in the county the marriage took place.
OR
- Order the marriage record from the Vital Records office of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| County probate judge's offices | Vital Records office of the SC Dept of Health and Environmental Control | ||
| Pros | Cons | Pros | Cons |
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | County websites can be more difficult to use | Has an expedited service on VitalChek | May be more expensive than ordering from the county |
PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage
- If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for the marriage date for a fee from the Register of Deeds at the County Courthouse.
- If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can try searching for marriage information in other records.
Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
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- How to find U.S. death records
- United States Record Selection Table
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- United States Marriage Records
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- U.S. Vital Records Overview
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