Driver’s License

• New residents to South Carolina may use a valid out-of-state license for 90 days (military personnel may operate on their home state license as long as it is valid).
  
• To obtain a South Carolina driver’s license, you must take a vision test, present your social security number and current insurance (if you have out of state insurance, call to make sure they are bonded in South Carolina).
  
• Anyone obtaining a license for the first time will need their birth certificate and SS# and take a road, written and vision test.
  
• You should apply at the State Division of Motor Vehicle. For more information, call 800-442-1368.
  

LOCAL DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES

BerkeleyCounty

135 Wimberly Drive, Ladson                 843-572-7854

438 N Hwy 52, Moncks Corner              843-761-5385

CharlestonCounty

3790 Leeds Ave, N. Charleston            843-740-6168

180 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston           843-727-6477

1189 Iron Bridge Rd, Mt. Pleasant        843-884-9760

DorchesterCounty

5315 East Jim Bilton, St. George         843-563-6160