Couples can secure an application at one of four locations.

• Conway - 1301 2nd Ave
  Phone (843) 915-5370 or
  Myrte Beach - 21st  Ave
  Phone (843) 205-5370
• Little River - 107 Hwy 57 North
  Phone (843) 915-5372.
• Surfside Beach - 9630 Scipio Lane
  Phone (843) 915-5371.

Couples also have the option of downloading an application and filling it out at their convenience.  Applications must be on file at least 24 hours before a Marriage License can be issued. Individuals under the age of 18 must have certified copies of their birth certificates, as well as notarized statements of consent from a parent or legal guardian. Individuals over age 18 may use a driver's license, voter registration card, birth certificate, or passport to verify age. The fee is $50 cash for all county residents, $75 cash for state residents, and $100 cash or money order for out-of-state residents and all others. Questions call (843) 915-5370. 

(At Public Beach/Access Areas)

• Garden City Beach
• Surfside Beach
• Myrtle Beach (very limited within city limits)
• North Myrtle Beach
• Cherry Grove

(Nice Private Beach/Areas)

• Myrtle Beach State Park
• Ocean Lakes Campground
• Lakewood Campground
• Pirateland Campground
• Apache Campground

Hotels

Many Hotels along the Grand Strand will allow ceremonies to be performed and have packages to compliment your needs. You will need to contact the hotel for information.

Perferred Hotels / Resorts For Wedding Stays/Needs

▪  Kingston Plantation Resort
    (Ask for Megan Barnheart, Wedding Planner)    
*  North Beach Plantation
    (Ask for Debbie Jener at the Spa)
▪  Holiday Inn Surfside Beach
    (Ask for Lesley Montee, Group Sales Manager)
▪  Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort
    (Ask for Rebecca Kaneiwa, Wedding Coordinator)
▪  Pawleys Plantation Resort
    (Ask for the Banquet Manager)

 Tide Chart - High/low tides

If you're thinking about a wedding on public property within the City of Myrtle Beach, here are some helpful details:

The public beach — Commercially produced weddings are not permitted on the public beach. All other weddings are allowed on the public beach.

Private portions of the beach — Only a handful of oceanfront lots extend to the high tide line, and the city has no jurisdiction for either commercially produced or non-commercial weddings on those few lot extensions.

Public parks in commercial areas, by reservation — Weddings are permitted in public parks in the commercial areas of the city, with an approved Facility Use Permit. Contact City Hall at (843) 918-1008. Shelter rental is required if a shelter exists at the park ($25 for city residents; $42.75 for non-residents). Insurance certification is not required if the Facility Use Permit is in the name of the bride or groom.

Public parks in commercial areas, without reservation Weddings are permitted without a Facility Use Permit. Other park users cannot be required to leave the park.

Parks in residential areas, by reservation — Weddings are permitted with an approved Facility Use Permit. No insurance certificate is required. Shelter rental is required if a shelter exists at the park ($25 for city residents; $42.75 for non-residents).

Parks in residential areas, without reservation — Weddings are permitted with an approved Facility Use Permit. No insurance certificate is required.

• Hurl Rock Park, Ocean Boulevard at 20th Avenue South
• Nance Plaza, Kings Highway at Ninth Avenue North
• Justin W. Plyler Boardwalk Park, Ocean Boulevard at Mr. Joe White Avenue (11th Avenue North)
• Chapin Park, Kings Highway at 16th Avenue North
• Anderson Family Park, Ocean Boulevard at 20th Avenue N.
• Cameron Park, Ocean Boulevard at 27th Avenue North
• Woman's Club Park, Ocean Boulevard at Haskell Circle
• Futrell Park, Mr. Joe White Avenue and Dunbar Street
• Park at Market Commons, Farrow Parkway