Both the prospective bride and groom must apply at the same time at a South Carolina County Courthouse Marriage License Bureau. Courthouses are usually open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm weekdays only. County courthouses are closed on weekends and holidays. We are not county-specific, so you may obtain your license in any county in SC and get married in a different county.
There is a 24-hour waiting period before the license can be picked up (by either the bride or the groom). When applying for the license, a fee, which may vary according to location, is collected. The Courthouse will accept CASH or CREDIT CARDS only; no personal checks. The fee is $70 in Charleston County.