Complete your state-required 6-hour course online and save $50 on your SC marriage license fee.
Mailed & Notarized Certificate Included
Available in: Standard • Faith-Friendly • Inclusive • Español
South Carolina law financially rewards couples who complete premarital prep. By taking our 6-hour approved course, the mandatory state fee portion of your marriage license is completely waived.
Without Course
+$50
Mandatory SC State Fee
With Our Course
$0
State Fee is Waived
Gross SC Discount: -$50.00
Course Cost: +$25.49
Net Cash Saved: $24.51
Enroll for $25.49. The course is self-paced and 100% online. You must spend a minimum of 6 hours reviewing the material to satisfy South Carolina law.
Because SC Probate Judges expect an authentic document, we physically sign, notarize, and mail your original certificate directly to your home via USPS.
Present your physical, notarized certificate to any County Probate Court in SC to instantly have the $50 state fee waived from your marriage license.
We believe premarital counseling isn't one-size-fits-all. When you enroll, you can choose from four distinct, fully-approved course tracks designed to match your specific values and dynamics.
Our traditional, secular evidence-based curriculum. Focuses on core communication skills, financial planning, and modern conflict resolution.
Select StandardIntegrates Christian principles and biblical foundations alongside clinical relationship tools. Perfect for couples seeking a faith-based approach.
Select Faith-FriendlyA modern, affirming curriculum specifically designed for LGBTQ+ couples, addressing unique relationship dynamics and community support.
Select InclusiveNuestro curso completo traducido al español. Cumple con todos los requisitos del estado de Carolina del Sur para el descuento.
Inscribirse (Español)Whether you apply at the Probate Court in Greenville, Richland, Charleston, or any other county, our curriculum fully satisfies the legal requirements of SC Code § 20-1-230.
Licensed Psychotherapist SC Ordained Minister
Kristen Franzen is a highly experienced licensed psychotherapist (LMHC & LPC) and an Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church. Under South Carolina law, an "official representative of a religious institution" is legally authorized to administer your premarital preparation course.
With a passion for helping couples build resilient, lifelong marriages, Kristen designed this 6-hour curriculum to go beyond just satisfying state requirements. She personally reviews every completion and physically signs and notarizes your certificate to guarantee a seamless experience at your local Probate Court.
Yes. South Carolina imposes a strict 24-hour waiting period. You must wait at least 24 hours from the time you apply at the Probate Court before your marriage license can be issued to you. Taking our course does not skip this wait, but it does secure your $50 state fee waiver.
South Carolina law strictly requires a minimum of 6 hours of premarital preparation. Our online course is self-paced, meaning you can log in and out over several days, but you must accumulate 6 hours of coursework before your completion certificate is generated.
Unlike some states, South Carolina Probate Courts mandate that you present an original, physically signed and notarized document. They often reject printed PDFs or photocopies. To protect you from being turned away, Kristen Franzen personally signs, notarizes, and mails your original certificate via USPS.
In South Carolina, marriage licenses are issued by the Probate Court in each county (not the Court Clerk or County Clerk). You and your partner will need to apply together in person at the Probate Court office.
Yes! Whether you choose the Standard, Faith-Friendly, Inclusive, or Spanish track, your 6-hour curriculum is fully compliant with SC Code § 20-1-230 and guarantees your $50 license discount.
Join thousands of couples who have built a stronger foundation with Cadenza Counseling. Only $25.49 per couple.
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