Mauldin Birth Records
Mauldin birth records are part of South Carolina's statewide vital records system. Mauldin is a city in Greenville County in the upstate region of South Carolina. The Greenville County Health Department handles local vital record services for Mauldin residents. Short form birth cards are available at the county health department. Certified long-form birth certificates come from the state Office of Vital Records in Columbia or through VitalChek online. This page explains how to request Mauldin birth records and what resources are available for research.
Mauldin Quick Facts
Greenville County Health Department Birth Records
Mauldin 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.
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 Mauldin birth records.
The county health department can also issue death certificates for deaths that occurred in Greenville County within the last five years. For older records or records from other counties, contact the state office in Columbia.
How to Request Mauldin Birth Certificates
The search fee is $12.00, non-refundable under S.C. Code Ann. § 44-63-110. This covers a search and 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. Online orders go through VitalChek. The first copy is $17.00. Walk-in service is also available at the state office.
The Greenville County courts public records page provides access to county records that may assist Mauldin residents with birth records research and genealogical inquiries.
Who Can Get Mauldin Birth Records
Access to certified Mauldin 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. Mauldin birth records from 1924 and earlier are now open to the general public.
Mauldin Birth Records History
Mauldin developed as a small community in Greenville County and has grown significantly as part of the greater Greenville metropolitan area. Statewide birth registration in South Carolina began January 1, 1915. For families with roots in Mauldin before that date, church records, family Bibles, and census data 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 relevant to Greenville County. 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. The Greenville County Health Department can assist. The FamilySearch South Carolina vital records wiki lists free databases for earlier Greenville County research. For amendment questions, the SC Justice amendment guide covers the process under S.C. Code Ann. § 44-63-140.
Nearby Cities
Mauldin is in Greenville County, south of the city of Greenville. Nearby cities include Greenville, Simpsonville, and Greer. Use the links below for birth record resources in nearby cities.