South Carolina Marriage Laws

PLEASE NOTE: State and county marriage license requirements often change. This information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as professional legal advice.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county probate office before making any wedding or travel plans.

To get married in the state of South Carolina, you need to obtain a marriage license. The following requirements apply to both residents and non-residents:

· The bride and groom must appear together at the office of a South Carolina county probate judge and file a written application (PDF file). This application asks for the full name, social security number, age, and place of residence of the bride and the groom. It is a sworn statement that must be signed by the bride and the groom and then notarized in the office of the probate judge.

Grand Strand Probate Court Contact Information

Horry County
Deirdre W Edmonds
Government & Justice Center
1301 2nd Ave.
Post Office Box 288
Conway, SC 29528
Office: (843) 915-5370
Fax: (843) 915-6370

Other Locations:
Little River
Phone (843) 399-5533

In the Ralph Ellis Building
107 Hwy. 57 N.

At 9630 Scipio Ln.
Surfside Beach
Phone 915-5371

Georgetown County
Waldo A. Maring
Georgetown County Courthouse
715 Prince St.
Georgetown, SC 29442-1270
Office: (843) 545-3274

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