South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-19 - Vital Statistics
Sec2 61-19.1100 - CORRECTION AND AMENDMENT OF VITAL RECORDS
Section 61-19.1100.1102 - Correction of Birth and Death Records

A. Any certification item on a live birth or death record may be corrected by the Bureau of Vital Statistics within one (1) year of the event if the Bureau of Vital Statistics becomes aware of incorrect information on a record. Any institution or individual responsible for the original submission of data shall assist in the collection of evidence of the error and correct information upon request of the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Evidence submitted in support of a correction is subject to approval by the State Registrar.

B. When the demographic portion of a death certificate is filed by a coroner due to the inability to contact the family to select a funeral home, the death certificate may be corrected to update any incorrect demographic information and to list the funeral home selected upon submission of a funeral home worksheet and the signed contract with the family.

C. Correction of items that do not appear on certifications may be made by the Bureau of Vital Statistics upon identification or query.

D. When such corrections are made by the Bureau of Vital Statistics, a notation as to the source of the information, the date the change was made, and the identity of the authorized vital statistics employee making the change shall be made on the record in such a way as not to become a part of any certification issued. Any certified copy shall not be marked as "Amended."