S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-19.400.401
All forms, records, electronic data files, reports, and supporting documentation used in the system of vital statistics are the property of the Department and shall be surrendered upon demand. The forms prescribed and distributed by the Department for reporting vital events shall be used only for official purposes. Only those forms, including worksheets used in the preparation of records or reports, furnished or approved by the State Registrar shall be used for the submission of records and reports or in certifications thereof. Electronic data records will be accepted only when standards set by the State Registrar are met. Only computer programs specified and provided or otherwise authorized by the State Registrar shall be used for the submission of records and reports.
S.C. Code Regs. § 61-19.400.401