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This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for completing the Vital Records Application for birth and death certificates online. By following these instructions, you can ensure that your application is filled out accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the Vital Records Application.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Vital Records Application. This will open the form in your editing environment, allowing you to fill it out online.
2. Begin by providing your full name in the designated section, along with your day phone number, and your complete address, including city, state, and zip code.
3. If the certificate should be mailed to a different address, fill out the recipient’s name and address information in the specified fields.
4. Indicate your relationship to the person named on the certificate by checking the appropriate box. This is important for determining your entitlement to the requested records.
5. State the purpose for requesting the certificate in the provided space to clarify the reason behind your application.
6. Sign the application where indicated. Remember that submitting false information is a felony under state law.
7. For birth certificates, fill in the individual's full name, date of birth, sex, and city and county of birth. Provide both parents' names and states of birth, and indicate whether they were married at the time of birth.
8. Indicate the type and number of certifications you are requesting, as well as the total fees to be submitted.
9. For death certificates, fill in the deceased's full name, date of death, sex, age at death, and city and county of death. Specify the type and number of certificates you are requesting.
10. Send your completed application along with a photocopy of your identification to the specified address for SC DHEC – Vital Records.

Complete and submit your Vital Records Application online now to ensure your records are processed promptly.