South Carolina Adoption Code is within Title 63 of the South Carolina Code. Title 63 is the South Carolina Children's Code and Chapter 9 specifically discusses the laws on adoption. These are just some highlighted code sections for topics involved with adoption.
| Subject Area | Code Section |
| Notice | S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-730 |
| Consent Requirements (who must consent, requirements for the form and manner of the consent) |
S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-310 S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-320 S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-330 S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-340 S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-350 S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-360 |
| Who is eligible to adopt | S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-60 |
| Requirements of Background Reports | S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-520 |
| Appointment of Guardian ad Litem (for minor adoptee and for a minor birth parent if necessary) | S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-720 |
| The effect of a final adoption decree, not only as for name changes, but how it effects parental rights and intestacy. | S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-760 |
| The Responsible Father Registry, how it is established and its purpose | S.C. Code Ann. §63-9-820 |