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South Carolina Department of Social Services

Tony Catone - State Director

The DSS Father Registry application will be undergoing scheduled maintenance between 6 pm on September 18th, 2025 and 2 am on September 19th, 2025. The application will be unavailable during this maintenance window.

Responsible Father Registry

Request for Authorization to Search

This registry is not available for public information. Information in the Responsible Father Registry is confidential and may be released only upon written request to one of the following. Please select one:

Authorized Users

An attorney
assisting in the adoption or termination of parental rights of a child

A licensed Child Placing Agency
assisting in the adoption or termination of parental rights of a child

South Carolina State or Local Department of Social Services Attorney representing DSS related to an open child welfare case

Other Department of Social Services Employee

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