Name and Membership Changes
Does BEC recognize common law marriage?
No. Since the state of South Carolina no longer recognizes common law marriage, we cannot either.
How do I update my name on my account?
If you have gone through a qualifying event (marriage, divorce, etc.) that has prompted a legal name change, you can request to have your name updated on your Berkeley Electric Cooperative account. In order to process a name change, please complete ...
Contact Authority Form
Affidavit of Marriage Form
The affidavit of marriage may be used in lieu of a marriage certificate. Form must be notarized to be valid, which may be done in our office, free of charge. This can be used even when last names do not match. The document is only used in-house as ...
How do I add someone to my account?
To add your spouse to your account, please complete the electronic form below. Be prepared to upload copies of government-issued photo identification and a copy of the marriage license. The following conditions must be met prior to converting the ...