South Carolina DMV Information & Resources

Whether you’re getting your learner's permit, a temporary or a permanent license, we’ll help you find the closest South Carolina DMV so you’ll know where to go to get it. Instantly locate your nearest office, the hours of operation, address, contact information, payment options, and specific services.
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South Carolina DMV Services

If you need a license, title, tag, or registration in South Carolina, you will need to visit the Department of Motor Vehicles. With office locations around the state, it is easy to find one that is close to your home. The offices have different hours and days of operation. Some are open five days a week, while others are closed some of the days. In addition, the offices offer different services. Make sure an office provides the services that you need before you show up. Otherwise, you will have to go to another location.

Make an Appointment for a Skills Test

The DMV typically serves people on a first come, first served basis. However, it does accept appointments for skills tests. It takes appointments for all vehicle classes. If the same vehicle is used for more than one test, schedule the tests at least 30 minutes apart. That will give the person time to complete the test before the next person begins.

Tasks You Can Complete Online

The South Carolina DMV also offers a variety of services online. Use the online service to get a duplicate driver’s license, obtain a certified driver record, or pay your reinstatement fees. You can also renew your registration, get a duplicate registration certificate, and exchange your plate. In addition, you can replace your license plate or change your address. You can also provide an emergency contact with the online form. If you don’t already have an emergency contact listed, you should use the online form to add one.

DMV Penalties

The DMV assesses penalties for late registration and late registration renewal. For a registration, the penalties kick in on day 46. They kick in immediately with a registration renewal. The fees go up as the days pass and cap out at $75, so register your vehicle or renew your registration immediately to avoid high penalties.

Contact the DMV

You can reach the DMV through the mail or by email. You can also contact a representative over the phone.

Department of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 803-896-5000

While most DMV centers in South Carolina close at 5pm, we encourage you to visit earlier during hours of operation to be sure you get the help you need.

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Richland

Columbia

228-A O

(803) 419-9403

Columbia

1630 Shop Road

(803) 737-8350

Columbia

131 Haigler St. Extension

(864) 459-2147

Columbia

228-A O'Neil Court

(803) 419-9403

Abbeville

1331 Haigler Street Ext

(864) 459-2147

Blythewood

10311 Wilson Blvd.

(803) 896-9983

Irmo

1016 Broadstone Road

(803) 749-9041

Charleston

Charleston

180 Lockwood Blvd.

(843) 727-6477

Charleston

1119 G Wappoo Road

(843) 769-5879

Charleston

1119-G Wappoo Road, Ashley Oaks Plaza

(843) 769-5879

North Charleston

3790 Leeds Ave.

(843) 740-6168

Mount Pleasant

1189 Sweetgrass Basket Parkway Suite 500

(843) 884-9760

Mt. Pleasant

1189 Sweetgrass Basket Parkway, Suite 500

(843) 884-9760

Greenville

Greenville

15 Saluda Dam Road

(864) 241-1147

Greenville

300 University Ridge

(864) 241-1145

Greenville

300 University Ridge Suite 105

(864) 241-1145

Greer

610 Arlington Road

(864) 801-9375

Fountain Inn

1310 N. Main St.

(864) 967-4013

Anderson

Belton

123 O

(864) 338-5114

Belton

123 O'Neal St.

(864) 338-5114

Belton

123 O'Neal Street

(864) 338-5114

Anderson

331 Highway 29 By-Pass North

(864) 260-2205

Horry

Myrtle Beach

1200 21st Ave. North

(843) 448-9957

Myrtle Beach

1330 Howard Parkway

(843) 839-8003

Little River

107 Highway 57 N.

(843) 399-5567

Conway

4103 Highway 701 N.

(843) 365-4781

Aiken

North Augusta

1913 Ascauga Lake Road

(803) 279-6659

North Augusta

1711 Ascauga Lake Road

(803) 279-6659

Aiken

1755 Richland Ave.

(803) 641-7752

Spartanburg

Spartanburg

1625 Southport Road

(864) 594-4940

Spartanburg

8794 Fairforest Road Suite B

(864) 587-4713

Woodruff

351 S. Main St.

(864) 476-5913

Mccormick

MC Cormick

504 Airport Road Secondary Road 53

(864) 465-3229

McCormick

504 Airport Road, Mailing: Route 2, Box 83R

(864) 465-3229

York

Rock Hill

305 Hands Mill Road

(803) 329-6332

Fort Mill

3071 Hwy 21

(803) 547-8350

Beaufort

Bluffton

15 Sheridan Park

(843) 815-6981

Beaufort

28 Munch Drive

(843) 379-8822

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