Thursday, October 2, 2014

Free Database For South Carolina Divorce Records

By Claire Dowell


Numerous marriages now end in divorce. So, if you want to determine if a person was previously divorced, you can search through South Carolina divorce records. The Freedom of Information Act which was enacted in 1966 entitles access to these legal papers for free. You can discover if a divorce certificate was actually issued or not. However, specific limitations have been established by the state in requesting for a certified duplicate of such official documents. Those who are qualified to apply are the divorce person's children who are of legal age, a current or previous spouse and an authorized person with an authenticated government issued photo ID stating the purpose of the request.

Files of dissolved marriages since 1962 are maintained by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Office of Vital Records. If you wish to get a copy of such document, you must fill-out an application form and write with all the relevant details as to the names of the husband and wife, your relationship, your contact information and a photocopy of your picture ID.

For walk-in applicants, the average processing time is from 30-45 minutes. A standard searching fee of $12.00 will be collected but this amount is non-refundable if the record cannot be located. If you want to get another copy of the same file, you have to pay an additional amount of $3.00. If you are applying by mail, you have to wait for 2-4 weeks before the official papers will be delivered to you. In case you urgently need such document, the agency also caters to those who wish to avail of the expedited service. You only make an additional payment of $5.00 for each copy. The Vital Records Division will respond to your request within 3-5 working days. It will be in the form of a letter, a telephone call, or a certification being mailed.

Reports of divorce proceedings since 1949 can be obtained from the Clerk of Court where the petition was granted. The applicable fee for each copy of the official document varies from county-to-county.

You can also request for a copy of a divorce certificate through an online records provider authorized by the state. An additional cost of $9.50 will be charged along with the standard state fees. However, only the person named on the legal paper may order online.

An individual's claim for a divorce record varies from private affairs to money matters. It's a great opportunity that public divorce records are made available whenever, wherever, through the World Wide Web. Online records resources are growing in number, so you have a lot of options as to which site to use depending on your needs. So, if you belong to those people who have been to a marriage separation but is willing to give it another try, be sure to do background search on your potential mate. There is no better way than to make use of the public divorce records online. Say goodbye to long hours of waiting and trips to government offices and other institutions because you will obtain a lot of data in just a few minutes.




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