How to Get Your South Carolina Marriage License

Getting married in South Carolina is simple — you just need to apply for a marriage license through the local probate court.

(or) you can go online to the Charleston Probate Court if you are not able to go physically to a courthouse. This is a great step for out of town guests wanting to get married in Myrtle Beach. You can obtain your SC Marriage License from the comfort of your living room, never having to go to the courthouse.

Here is everything you need to know to make it official.

THE LINKS ARE BELOW FOR ALL 3 COURTHOUSES.

Step 1: Apply for Your License

Apply through the Horry County Probate Court.
You can visit in person at the Conway or Myrtle Beach office, or start the process online here:
👉 Horry County Marriage License Application

Step 2: Bring Identification

Both applicants must be 18 or older and present valid photo identification, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state-issued ID.
You do not have to be a South Carolina resident to get married here.

Step 3: Wait 24 Hours

South Carolina law requires a 24-hour waiting period between when you apply and when your license is issued.
If you’re coming from out of state, be sure to plan for this waiting period. The courts are open Monday - Friday and closed on all national holidays. So make sure to see if the court will be open on the days you will be in Myrtle Beach and want to get married.

Step 4: Pick Up Your License

After the 24-hour waiting period, return to the same probate court office to pick up your marriage license.
There is no expiration date, so you can use your license anytime once it’s issued.

Step 5: Have It Signed by a Licensed Officiant

To make your marriage legal, your marriage license must be signed by a South Carolina-licensed officiant such as:

Minister Jennifer / Myrtle Beach Wedding Officiant at Justice of the Peace Myrtle Beach 843-213-2556
I offer Marriage License Signing Appointments for couples who prefer a quick, private, and legal signing since the courthouses no longer offer signing.

Step 6: Return a Copy to the Probate Court

Once your marriage license is signed, the officiant will help you return it to the probate court so your marriage can be recorded officially. You can then order Certified Copies.

Courthouse Links:

The 2 Courthouses near Myrtle Beach should you prefer to go to the courthouse are:

Horry County Probate Court, 1301 2nd Ave, Conway, SC 29526 (843) 915-5370

Here is the link to the Horry County Courthouse and how to apply in person or by mail.

https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/probate-court/services/marriage-license

Georgetown County Probate Court, 401 Cleland St #140, Georgetown, SC 2944 (843) 545-3274

Here is the link to the Georgetown Probate Court: https://www.gtcounty.org/226/Marriage-License

The only ON-LINE COURT

Here is the link to the Charleston Probate Court: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/probate/marriage-license.php#online-marriage-license-application