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South Carolina law prohibits the release of identifying information, including but not limited to names and geographic designations, possibly also redacting names of birth parents or perhaps others living in the home at the time. All redacted records are made directly from the record on file with DSS.

Who is required to consent to a South Carolina adoption? For a child born to a married couple, both parents must consent to the adoption. For a child born outside of marriage, the mother must consent to the adoption.

Unless the consent is excused by the court, the proper written consent for adoption must be received from: The mother of the minor. The father of the minor, if: The minor was conceived or born while the father was married to the mother; The minor is his child by adoption;

To adopt a stepchild, you'll likely have to submit an adoption petition to the court. You'll need the consent of your spouse (who is the legal parent of the child) and, if the child is 14 years or older, the child will need to consent as well.

To become an adoptive parent you: Can be married, single or divorced. May or may not have other children. Can own your own home or rent. Can work full time. Must be at least 21. Must be a resident of the State of South Carolina. Must be able to meet the financial and emotional needs of your own family.

Closed adoption (also called "confidential" adoption and sometimes "secret" adoption) is a process by which an infant is adopted by another family, and the record of the biological parent(s) is kept sealed. Often, the biological father is not recorded?even on the original birth certificate.