Simpsonville Birth Records
Simpsonville birth records are part of South Carolina's statewide vital records system. Simpsonville is a city in Greenville County, south of the city of Greenville in the upstate region. The Greenville County Health Department handles local vital record services for Simpsonville residents. Certified birth certificates are available from the state Office of Vital Records in Columbia or through VitalChek online. This page covers how to request Simpsonville birth records and what resources are available for research.
Simpsonville Quick Facts
Greenville County Health Department Birth Records
Simpsonville residents can access birth card services through the Greenville County Health Department at 1745 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC 29605. This office can issue short form birth cards for any South Carolina birth registered from January 1, 1915 to present. The short form confirms that a birth is on record with the state.
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 has current forms and ordering options for Simpsonville 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 Simpsonville 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. For online orders, VitalChek is the authorized vendor. The first copy is $17.00. Walk-in service is available at the state office in Columbia.
The Greenville County courts public records page provides access to official records that may assist Simpsonville residents with birth records research.
Who Can Get Simpsonville Birth Records
Access to certified Simpsonville 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. Simpsonville birth records from 1924 and earlier are now open to the general public.
Simpsonville Birth Records History
Simpsonville developed as a small community in Greenville County and has grown into one of the county's larger cities in recent decades. Statewide birth registration in South Carolina began January 1, 1915. For families with roots in Simpsonville before that date, church records, family Bibles, and census data are the primary sources. The South Carolina Department of Archives and History at 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223 holds historical materials for Greenville County. The SCDAH online index provides 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
Simpsonville is in Greenville County, southeast of the city of Greenville. Nearby cities include Greenville, Mauldin, and Greer. Use the links below for birth record resources in nearby cities.