Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of South Carolina : one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
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The Lexington County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Lexington serves all of the following towns and cities in South Carolina :
- Batesburg-Leesville
- Cayce
- Chapin
- Gaston
- Gilbert
- Lexington
- Pelion
- Pine Ridge
- South Congaree
- Springdale
- Summit
- Swansea
- West Columbia
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in South Carolina such as Greenville County, Charleston County, Richland County, Horry County, Spartanburg County, then you can follow this link.
Lexington County Vital Statistics
Lexington County, South Carolina, is home to a population of approximately 29,331 residents. In the past year, the county recorded 452 births and 265 deaths, contributing to a healthy average life expectancy of 78.7 years for its residents. Marriage statistics reflect a community where 146 couples decided to embark on new journeys together, while 63 divorces were also recorded, highlighting the evolving nature of relationships in the area. Additionally, the county reports an infant mortality rate of 5.6, an important statistic to consider when examining the health of the community's youngest members. These vital records information pieces, encompassing birth and death records, marriage statistics, and more, provide a comprehensive look at the life events occurring within Lexington County. For those interested in further exploring these figures or obtaining specific records, the local vital records office is available to assist with any inquiries you may have.