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Marriage Notary Public & Officiant Sonita M. Leak is the Author of the following information:
All requests for a Marriage License in Greenville County must be made in person by both parties getting married. There are additional options for picking up the license once applied for, such as Third-Party Authorization. Inquire to the Marriage License Division by calling 864) 467-7171.
For a couple consisting of Greenville County residents, the application fee is $45.00. If both parties live outside of Greenville County, yet one resides in South Carolina, the fee will be $75. For any couple traveling from out of state/country, the cost for a marriage license in Greenville County is $95. If, after review and nuptials, you discover that there is something incorrect on the license, there will be a correction fee of $6.75, so make sure when it is issued you check that it is absolutely, positively, 100% CORRECT!
There are different items requested by both parties from each Marriage License Division office and since these can vary, I definitely urge you to visit the Greenville County’s Marriage License Division website to seek your answers to what documentation, IDs, originals you need to accomplish applying. You can visit the site by clicking HERE.
There is a keepsake folder that, although not necessary, may be something you will consider purchasing for an additional $2.00, mainly because I do not recommend to any couple to use their copy of the Marriage License and Certificate to transact business. This is your copy to keep, frame, put away, and should only be used in an emergency. Why? Say you travel to the Social Security office to have your name changed and in the commission of the clerk making a copy of your certificate, it is accidentally caught in a paper jam. Say the clerk fouled up the copy and instead of putting the misprinted copy in the shredder, accidentally shreds your original. Case in point, keep it as just that, A KEEPSAKE!
A certified copy of your certificate will cost you $5.00. At this time, the copy fee is $ .25, however, it may be higher depending on your request.
Some interesting facts:
Marriage License requests can go as far back as 1911 in the Greenville County database and requests can be made by either walking in to the office or by mail.
One of the biggest questions by a couple to our service is, “Do I have to have a ceremony?” Quite simply, “Yes.” In the State of South Carolina, it is a requirement for a ceremony to be performed.
Probate Court judges, staff, nor personnel marry couples.
If you do not have a Social Security card and are not eligible to receive one, it is possible to obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration Office stating that you are unable to obtain it.
The Marriage License Division is located in Suite 5600 of Greenville County Square, 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC 29601. The number to call for inquiry is 864.467.7571.
The Marriage and License Administrators Elizabeth Robinson and Janise Chapman are at your service to assist you with your application needs.
For More Information on Application Click HERE.
To Start the Application Process Click HERE.
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