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 61-19.1100.1111 - Administrative Amendments to Parental Titles

A. Parental titles on a birth certificate may be designated as mother, father, or parent. Upon request of the parent listed on the certificate of a minor child, the title may be changed one (1) time for each parent upon receipt of an affidavit created by the Department and signed by the parent whose title is to be changed, stating the title the parent would prefer to be listed for their name only on the certificate.

B. Subsequent changes to the parental titles will require an order from a court of competent jurisdiction.

C. If the affidavit is completed within the first year of life, no special filing fee will be charged for creation of the affidavit and no notation will be made on the face of the certificate.

D. For certificates of adults, the affidavit must also be signed by the registrant showing consent to the parental title change.

E. Parental titles on a death certificate may be designated as mother, father, or parent. Upon request of the informant or a parent listed on the certificate, the title may be changed one (1) time for each parent upon receipt of an affidavit created by the Department and signed by the informant and the parent.