Greer Birth Records
Greer birth records are part of South Carolina's statewide vital records system. Greer is located primarily in Greenville County, with a small portion in Spartanburg County. Birth records for Greer residents are determined by the county where the birth occurred. The Greenville County Health Department serves as the local office for short form birth cards for most Greer residents. Certified birth certificates are available from the state Office of Vital Records in Columbia or through VitalChek online. This page explains how to request Greer birth records.
Greer Quick Facts
Greenville County Health Department Birth Records
Greer residents can obtain short form birth cards through the Greenville County Health Department at 1745 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC 29605. This office is a branch of the state vital records system and can issue birth cards for any South Carolina birth registered from January 1, 1915 to present. If you are unsure which county your birth was recorded in, the state Office of Vital Records can help identify the correct record.
Long-form certified birth certificates are only available from the South Carolina Department of Public Health Office of Vital Records at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. The state office phone is (803) 898-3630. The DPH took over vital records duties from the former DHEC on July 1, 2024. The DPH Vital Records page provides current forms and ordering options for Greer birth records.
How to Request Greer Birth Certificates
The search fee is $12.00, non-refundable under S.C. Code Ann. § 44-63-110. This covers one certified copy if the record is found. Additional copies at the same time are $3.00 each. Payments must be by money order or cashier's check payable to "SCDHEC - Vital Records."
To order by mail, complete Form D-2595 from the DPH birth certificates page. Include a copy of your photo ID and payment, then mail to 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. For online orders, VitalChek is the authorized vendor. The first copy is $17.00.
The Greenville County courts public records page provides access to county records relevant to Greer residents researching birth and family history.
Who Can Get Greer Birth Records
Access to certified Greer birth records is restricted under S.C. Code Ann. § 44-63-80. Eligible individuals include the person named on the certificate if they are 18 or older, a parent listed on the record, a legal guardian, a legal representative, and immediate family members of a deceased person who provide a certified death certificate. The SC Department of Social Services may also access records for child support and paternity purposes.
All applicants must include a copy of a valid photo ID. Under Section 44-63-80(D), birth records become publicly available 100 years after the date of birth. Greer birth records from 1924 and earlier are now open to the public.
Greer Birth Records History
Greer developed as a textile and railroad town in the late 1800s and sits at the border of Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Statewide birth registration in South Carolina began January 1, 1915. For Greer families with roots before that date, church records, family Bibles, census data, and city directories are the primary sources for birth research. The South Carolina Department of Archives and History at 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223 holds historical materials for both Greenville and Spartanburg counties. The SCDAH online index provides digital access to selected records.
For individuals with no official birth record, S.C. Code Ann. § 44-63-180 allows registration of a delayed birth certificate through the state registrar. The FamilySearch South Carolina vital records wiki lists free databases that can help trace Greer area families before 1915. For amendment questions, the SC Justice amendment guide explains the process under S.C. Code Ann. § 44-63-140.
Nearby Cities
Greer is in the upstate region of South Carolina near the border of Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Nearby cities include Greenville, Spartanburg, and Simpsonville. Use the links below for birth record resources in nearby cities.