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 drriver'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 Vehicles. For more information, call 800-442-1368
LOCAL DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES
Berkeley County
135 Wimberly Dr/Ladson 843-572-7854
438 N Hwy 52/Moncks Corner 843-761-5385
Charleston County
3790 Leeds Ave/N. Charleston 843-740-6168
180 Lockwood Blvd/Charleston 843-727-6477
1189 Iron Bridge Rd/Mt. Pleasant 843-884-9760
Dorchester County
5315 East Jim Bilton/St. George 843-563-6160
