Beaufort Vital Records Office Closed

Beaufort Vital Records office is closed due to Hurricane Helene. A full service window across the street is available. Individuals can still use services online, by phone or at nearby health departments.

DPH is working to reopen this location. We understand the significance of this issue and will provide an update as soon as possible.

Note: All applicants must provide a photocopy or show a valid government, school or employer issued photo identification. Applications without proper identification will be rejected and not processed.


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Adoptee & Biological Parent Forms

Effective July 1, 2019, Section 44-63-140 of the South Carolina Code was amended to allow adult adoptees, age 18 or older, who were born in South Carolina, to obtain a copy of the adoptee’s original birth certificate, and any evidence of the adoption held with the original birth record, if the biological parent has completed the necessary forms consenting to the release of the certificate. A biological parent may also indicate their contact preference and consent to release medical history information. 
This law applies to adoptions finalized after July 1, 2019.

For more information, contact Constituent Services.

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