Relocation Information

License Plates and Driver's Licenses

Securing a South Carolina License Plate - scdmvonline.com

New residents need to secure a South Carolina license plate within 45 days of relocation. Vehicle registration fee is $24. License plates may be obtained from the S.C. Highway Department at:

4103 Hwy. 701 in Conway - (843) 365-4781
1200 21st Ave. N. in Myrtle Beach - (843) 448-9957
214 Ridge Road in Georgetown - (843) 546-6445
107 Hwy. 57 North in Little River - (843) 399-5567

Obtaining a South Carolina Driver's License

Your out-of-state driver's license will be valid for 90 days once you relocate into the area. A South Carolina license may be obtained at the locations listed below with no testing other than a visual exam. There is a $12.50 fee for the license, which is renewable every five years on your birthday. You will need your out-of-state license and social security card in order to obtain a license. If you've never previously been licensed, you will need to submit certification of a driver education course and certification of satisfactory school attendance. Then you must successfully complete the vision and skills tests.

1200 21st Ave. North in Myrtle Beach - (843) 448-9957
4103 Hwy. 701 North in Conway - (843) 365-4781
107 Hwy. 57 North in Little River - (843) 399-5567
214 Ridge Road in Georgetown - (843) 527-8730

For more information on license plates and driver's license visit the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Web site.