Marriage License Requirements in Berkeley County:

  • $50.00 Filing Fee. CASH ONLY: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS OR CHECKS
  • Both parties must appear together and file the written application. Application hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.
  • Both parties must have both (SSN and Picture ID):
    • SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER – Bring one of the following:
      • Social Security Card
      • Tax Return (page 1) showing your FULL Social Security Number
      • W-2 showing your FULL Social Security Number
    • PICTURE IDENTIFICATION – Picture Identification must be one of the following:
      • Valid State Issued Driver’s License
      • Valid State Issued Identification Card
      • Valid Military Identification Card
      • Valid Passport or Visa
  • There is a 24-hour waiting period after the application is filed before the license can be picked up and the parties can be married.
  • Certified copies may be obtained after the Original executed license has been returned to our office upon payment of $5.00 per copy. (CASH ONLY)

Contact Information

Marilyn Taylor
(843) 719-4520