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How is a completed marriage license returned in Charleston County?

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Direct answer

In Charleston County, after the ceremony the couple is responsible for returning the signed copies labelled PROBATE JUDGE and PROBATE JUDGE/DPH COPY to the Probate Court, either by mail or through the drop box at the office door, which is available from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The Court publishes no deadline for returning the completed license. A certified copy cannot be ordered until the ceremony has been performed and the license has been filed with the Court.

Published rule and conditions

Return and recording rule
After the ceremony the couple is responsible for returning the signed copies labelled PROBATE JUDGE and PROBATE JUDGE/DPH COPY to the Probate Court, either by mail or through the drop box at the office door, which is available from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

The Court publishes no deadline for returning the completed license. A certified copy cannot be ordered until the ceremony has been performed and the license has been filed with the Court.

Official requirement

After your wedding ceremony, you will be responsible for returning the signed copies labeled PROBATE JUDGE and PROBATE JUDGE/DPH COPY to the Probate Court via mail or the drop box is available at our office door from 8:30AM to 5:00PM.

Issuing office

Charleston County Probate Court, Marriage License Division

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage License Division: Probate CourtCharleston County Probate Court, Marriage License Division - checked July 30, 2026

    To fulfill the Application for License and Certificate of Marriage process the couple must complete the Live Online Virtual E-Application (LOVE) which contains general information such as name, age, address and email address and make a non-refundable payment of $70.00 by credit card. The cost is seventy dollars ($70) by credit card plus a transaction fee and is non-refundable. As mandated by South Carolina law, there is a twenty-four hour waiting period after the application is filed before the Marriage License is released. For this reason, both Applicant A and Applicant B must be present when completing the Application for License and Certificate of Marriage. Within TWO business days following the fulfilled Application for License and Certificate of Marriage, your Marriage License will be emailed to the email address listed on your Application for License and Certificate of Marriage. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. No residency requirements. A South Carolina marriage license is valid only for marriages performed in person in South Carolina. All applicants must upload a valid photo ID. United States Citizens must upload proof of their social security number. An Ordained minister, Jewish Rabbis, officers authorized to administer oaths in South Carolina or a South Carolina Notary can perform wedding ceremonies in South Carolina. After your wedding ceremony, you will be responsible for returning the signed copies labeled PROBATE JUDGE and PROBATE JUDGE/DPH COPY to the Probate Court via mail or the drop box is available at our office door from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. The cost is $5.00 per copy paid by credit card plus a transaction fee. A certified copy does not expire.

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