How do I get an appointment at the South Carolina DMV? If you are a new resident of South Carolina, you may need to consider some of the processes and paperwork necessary to keep your vehicle’s documents in order, as well as the driver’s documents in order.
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is the office in charge of processing driver’s license, vehicle and related paperwork in the state of Rhode Island.
You can schedule an appointment at DMV South Carolina online, over the phone or in person at an office near you.
Request an appointment at DMV South Carolina
- Log on to DMV South Carolina at http://scdmvonline.com/.
- You can also log in from scdmvonline.com/Schedule-Appointment to schedule your DMV South Carolina appointment.
- Choose from Online Services, Real ID, ID licensing, commercial licensing, testing or forms.
- You can schedule an appointment, exam, renew your license, ID card, request a duplicate, make changes or payments.
- However, you can also check the hours of operation and access phone numbers.
- Some South Carolina DMV offices will be able to assist you in person, others from telephone services.
At DMV South Carolina, an appointment-only reservation system has been implemented for certain required in-person transactions that cannot be completed online, by phone or by mail.
Best times to visit the South Carolina DMV
Here are some tips on the best times to visit the South Carolina DMV.
- Afternoons tend to be busier than mornings
- The middle of the week tends to have shorter waits than Mondays and Fridays
- The DMV South Carolina office starts the lunch break around noon, which leaves fewer employees. Try to avoid the lunch hour if possible.
- Make sure you have enough time to finish your paperwork, especially if you are obtaining a permit or taking a road test.
What to do at DMV South Carolina
DMV South Carolina is adding more and more online services so you can get things done without having to visit a physical office for an appointment. You can renew your vehicle registration, replace your license and more online.
Online Services
The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) allows you to complete a number of transactions online from the comfort of your home. Find out how to reserve a vanity plate, renew your vehicle registration or obtain your certified driver registration online.
- Online services and appointment scheduling
- Driver’s License
- Real ID
- Vehicle Services
- Driver Services
- Driver Forms and Manuals
- Vehicle registration and title renewal
What to bring to your South Carolina DMV appointment
If you’re applying for a driver’s license or a travel ID (a REAL ID-compliant license or ID) in South Carolina, you’ll need to bring some documents with you to your South Carolina DMV appointment. If you have all of your documents with you, your visit will go faster and smoother. Documents include:
- Proof of identity, such as a passport or birth certificate
- Proof of social security number, such as a social security card or W-2 form
- Two documents proving South Carolina residency, such as a utility bill or a lease agreement
DMV South Carolina offices
As you may know, the DMV South Carolina is an office dedicated to serving anyone who wishes to process their vehicle, driver’s license or identification card documents throughout the state.
Abbeville County
Abbeville
1331 Haigler Street, 29260
(864) 459-2147
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Aiken County
Aiken
1755 Richland Avenue East, 29801
(803) 641-7752
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
North Augusta
1913 Ascauga Lake Road, 29841
(803) 279-6659
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Allendale County
Fairfax
357 Allendale Fairfax Road, 29827
(803) 584-2694
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Anderson County
Anderson
331 29 By-Pass North, 29621
(864) 260-2205
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Belton
306B Anderson Street, 29627
(864) 338-9327
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Bamberg County
Bamberg
341 Lacey Street, 29003
(803) 245-0837
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Barnwell County
Barnwell
1270 Main Street, 29812
(803) 259-3335
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Beaufort County
Beaufort
28 Munch Drive, 29906
(843) 524-1385
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Bluffton
15 Sheridan Park, 29910
(843) 815-6981
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Berkeley County
Moncks Corner
438 North Highway 52, 29461
(843) 761-5385
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Berkely County
Ladson
135 Wimberly Drive, 29456
(843) 572-7854
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Blythewood County
Blythewood
10311 Wilson Boulevard, 29016
(803) 896-5000
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Calhoun County
St. Matthews
415 Chestnut Street, 29135
(803) 874-1950
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Charleston County
Charleston — Ashley Oaks Plaza
1119-G Wappoo Road, 29407
(843) 769-5879
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Charleston
180 Lockwood Boulevard, 29403
(843) 727-6477
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
North Charleston
3790 Leeds Avenue, 29405
(843) 740-6168
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
North Charleston Dealer Central Location
8740 North Park Boulevard, 29406
(843) 953-6060
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant
1189 Iron Bridge Road, Suite 500, 29466
(843) 884-9760
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Cherokee County
Gaffney
451 Hyatt Street, 29341
(864) 488-1386
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Chester County
Chester
508 Belt Road, 29706
(803) 385-6082
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield
100 Laney Street, 29709
(843) 623-3541
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Clarendon County
Manning
3721 Alex Harvin Highway, 29102
(803) 473-3432
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Colleton County
Walterboro
102 Mable T. Willis Boulevard, 29488
(843) 538-7248
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Darlington County
Hartsville
2200 East Bobo Newsome Highway, 29550
(843) 332-4237
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dillon County
Dillon
1705 Highway 301 South, 29536
(843) 774-4712
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dorchester County
St. George
5315 East Jim Bilton Boulevard, 29477
(843) 563-6130
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Edgefield County
Edgefield
849 Highway 25 North, 29824
(803) 637-3113
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fairfield County
Winnsboro
1161 Kincaid Bridge Road, 29180
(803) 635-6291
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Florence County
Florence
3102 East Palmetto Street, 29506
(843) 317-4007
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lake City
728 South Ron McNair Boulevard, 29560
(843) 394-7902
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Georgetown County
Georgetown
214 Ridge Street, 29440
(843) 527-8730
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Greenville County
Fountain Inn
1310 North Main Street, 29644
(864) 967-4013
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Greenville
1439 Laurens Road, 29606
(864) 241-1145
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Greenville
15 Saluda Dam Road, 29611
(864) 241-1147
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Greer
610 Arlington Road, 29651
(864) 801-9375
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Greenwood County
Greenwood
510 West Alexander Ext., 29646
(864) 227-6334
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hampton County
Varnville
115 Cemetery Road, 29944
(803) 943-3482
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Horry County
Conway
4103 Highway 701 North, 29526
(843) 365-4781
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Little River (North Myrtle Beach)
107 Highway 57 North, 29566
(843) 399-5567
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Myrtle Beach
1200 21st Avenue North, 29577
(843) 448-9957
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Jasper County
Ridgeland
407 Live Oak Drive, 29936
(843) 726-6934
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Kershaw County
Camden
1056 Ehrenclou Drive, 29020
(803) 432-4340
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Lancaster County
Lancaster
1694 Pageland Highway, 29720
(803) 286-4859
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Laurens County
Laurens
390 Fairgrounds Road, 29360
(864) 682-3213
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Lee County
Bishopville
508 South Lee Street, 29010
(803) 484-4573
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Lexington County
Batesburg
509 Liberty Street, 29006
(803) 532-5285
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Lexington
122 Park Road, 29072
(803) 356-8537
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Marion County
Mullins
2757 East Highway 76, 29574
(843) 431-1148
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Marlboro County
Bennettsville
337 Highway 9 West, 29512
(843) 479-0785
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
McCormick County
McCormick
504 Airport Road, 29835
(864) 465-3229
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Newberry County
Newberry
275 Mt. Bethel-Garmany Road, 29108
(803) 276-4816
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Oconee County
Seneca
13009 South Radio Station Road, 29678
(864) 882-8698
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Orangeburg County
Orangeburg
1720 Charleston Highway, 29115
(803) 531-6866
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Santee
117 Dazzy Circle, 29142
(803) 854-2653
Tuesdays, Thursdays 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Pickens County
Pickens
2133 Gentry Memorial Highway
(864) 878-1396
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Richland County
Columbia — Decker Mall
2500 Decker Boulevard, 29206
(803) 865-9478
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Columbia — Dutch Plaza
800 Dutch Square Boulevard, Building A Suite 100, 29210
(803) 896-6238
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Columbia — Shop Road
1630 Shop Road, 29201
(803) 737-8350
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Irmo
1016 Broadstone Road, 29063
(803) 749-9041
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saluda County
Saluda
400 West Wheeler Circle, 29138
(864) 445-2571
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg
8794 Fairforest Road, Suite B, 29303
(864) 587-4713
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Spartanburg
1625 Southport Road, 29306
(864) 594-4940
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Woodruff
351 South Main Street, 29388
(864) 476-5913
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sumter County
Sumter
430 South Pike Street, 29150
(803) 775-8559
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Union County
Union
1000 North Pickney Street, 29379
(864) 427-9278
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Williamsburg County
Kingstree
785 Eastland Avenue, 29556
(843) 354-9217
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
York County
Rock Hill
305 Hands Mill Road, 29732
(803) 329-6332
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Rock Hill
1070 Heckle Boulevard, Suite 100, 29732
(803) 909-7161
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.