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South Carolina Department of Social Services Responsible Father Registry Application

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

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This Registry is not available for public inspection and is not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Only approved users may search the Registry. Approved users must be either an attorney assisting in the adoption or termination of parental rights of a child, a child placing agency or a South Carolina State or Local Department of Social Services Attorney representing DSS related to an open DSS child welfare case. Either click the link below to request authorization to search the Registry, or login to your account.

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