Richland County Birth Records

To find Richland County birth records online, use the state Birth Records Archive. Below is a tool you can use to look up old birth files. To search, type in key facts like a first or last name. You can also use both if you have them. Then hit submit.

After that, pick a match from the list. It will show facts like birth date, where the birth took place, and the names of the parents.

If you have a hard time when you try to search for birth files in Richland County, reach out for help. You can call the state group or the folks at the county office.

State Archive
Address: 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Phone: (803) 896-6100

Richland County Birth Records
Address: 2000 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: (803) 576-1910

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Official Richland County Birth Records Resources

Agency Info	Description
South Carolina Department of Public Health – Vital Records Office 2600 Bull Street Columbia SC 29201 803 898 3630	Main state branch in Richland County that gives out proof of birth from year 1915 on. You can get copies, make changes or ask for help if there is a fix needed. They serve all towns in the county.
Richland County Health and Social Services – Vital Records 2020 Hampton Street Columbia SC 29204 803 576 2939	Local spot in Richland County where folks can ask for a birth file or check on a form. Staff will guide you on what you need to bring or fill out. They help with new baby forms too.
Richland County Clerk of Court 1701 Main Street Room 205 Columbia SC 29201 803 576 1947	The Clerk’s office keeps court files that might help if you need a judge’s stamp on a name switch or birth fix. They work with law docs that may tie to birth file jobs.
Richland County Family Court 1701 Main Street First Floor West Wing Columbia SC 29201 803 576 3320	This court helps in home or kinship cases like when folks want to claim a child or fix a birth fact. Their work may call for proof from state or county birth lists.
Columbia City Clerk 1737 Main Street Columbia SC 29201 803 545 3045	City Clerk’s office in Richland County’s main city. Handles city records and may help with birth proof if tied to city matters.
Forest Acres City Hall 5209 North Trenholm Road Forest Acres SC 29206 803 782 9475	City Hall for Forest Acres in Richland County. Offers help with public files. For birth forms, they may guide you to the right spot.
Irmo Town Hall 7300 Woodrow Street Irmo SC 29063 803 781 7050	Town Hall for Irmo in Richland County. Staff can help with public files and guide you on how to get birth forms or where to ask.
Dentsville Magistrate Court 2500 Decker Boulevard Columbia SC 29206 803 576 2560	Court in Dentsville area of Richland County. May help with law files that tie to birth proof or name changes.
St Andrews Magistrate Court 2221 Devine Street Columbia SC 29205 803 576 2560	Court in St Andrews area of Richland County. Can help with law files that may link to birth forms or fixes.
Arcadia Lakes Town Hall 6911 Suite 2 North Trenholm Road Columbia SC 29206 803 782 2272	Town Hall for Arcadia Lakes in Richland County. Staff can guide you on local files and where to ask for birth forms.
Blythewood Town Hall 171 Langford Road Blythewood SC 29016 803 754 0501	Town Hall for Blythewood in Richland County. Offers help with public files and can guide you on how to get birth forms.
Eastover Town Hall 624 Main Street Eastover SC 29044 803 353 2281	Town Hall for Eastover in Richland County. Staff can help with local files and guide you on birth form requests.
Hopkins Community Center 150 Hopkins Street Hopkins SC 29061 803 776 2090	Community Center in Hopkins area of Richland County. May offer guidance on local files and where to get birth forms.