The following information is pertinent to applications for, and issuance of, marriagelicenses within the jurisdiction of the Florence County Probate Court, Room 206, City-County Complex, 180 N. Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501.

1. Marriage license fees, set by County ordinance, are as follows: $25.00.

All fees must be paid by cash..

2. Office hours for Probate Court with respect to marriage licenses: Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (holidays excepted)..

3. Both parties (prospective bride and groom) are required to be physically present to apply for a marriage license. An Application CANNOT be taken by mail or by telephone, or fax, by one party only or by proxy..

4. Except as noted below, the minimum age for males and females WITHOUT parental consent is 18, and the minimum age for males and females WITH parental consent is 16..

5. Certain exceptions to the minimum age and parental consent requirements exist in cases where the female applicant is pregnant or has borne a child and other specific conditions are met under S.C. Code Section 20-1-300.

6. An ORIGINAL CERTIFIED copy of the BIRTH CERTIFICATE or a hospital or baptismal certificate (issued and dated within one year after birth) is required for proof of age for applicants UNDER the age of 18. Applicants age 18 or older may furnish other documentary evidence of age, such as a valid driver's license, state ID card, military ID, passport, or visa. Applicants are required to provide their Social Security Numbers, or their Alien Identification Numbers if they are resident aliens who do not have Social Security Numbers..

7. Blood tests and physical examinations ARE NOT REQUIRED.

8. There is a twenty-four (24)hour waiting period from the time of the application until the issuance of the license.

9. The ceremony may be performed by certain members of the clergy and by Officers authorized to administer oaths in this state; e.g., Judges and South Carolina Notaries Public. Witnesses are not required..

10. The ceremony MUST take place in South Carolina, but not necessarily within the County where the license was issued.

For further information: The Office of the Florence County Probate Court is located in Room 206, City County Complex, 180 North Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501. Telephone (843) 665-3085.

W. Kenneth Eaton, Jr., Judge
Sharon C. Davis, Deputy Judge
Johnny L. Rodrigue, Clerk
Folline S. Guilford, Marriage License Clerk