South Carolina Death Certificate Application (Form D-2594) (D-2594)
Official state formForm D-2594Free downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Vital Records Death Application for ordering a certified copy of a South Carolina death record. It is filed with the SC Department of Public Health, Vital Records Section.
Who can use this form
- An immediate family member of the person on the record
- A parent, spouse (not divorced), child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling
- A legal guardian or legal representative
- Others with a tangible interest in the deceased's personal or property rights
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- A photocopy of your current government, school or employer photo ID
- A money order or cashier's check payable to SC DPH
Where to send it
- Mail to
- SC DPH - Vital Records Section P.O. Box 2046 West Columbia, SC 29171
- State fee
- $12 for the first copy (search fee), $3 for each additional copy
- Typical processing
- About 4 weeks by mail
- Source
- Official government page