South Carolina Driver's License

📋 What to Bring

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  Proof of identity and date of birth

  A government-issued birth certificate, U.S. passport, or other document from the U.S. Citizens' Checklist (SCDMV Form MV-93)

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  Social Security Number

  Provide your SSN when you apply

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  Proof of current physical address

  Bring proof of your current SC address — two documents are required for a REAL ID

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  Consent for Minor (under 18)

  If under 18, an authorized adult must sign the Consent for Minor (SCDMV Form 447-CM) at the branch and bring a picture ID

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  Glasses or contact lenses

  Bring them if you wear them — you must pass a vision test (no worse than 20/40 corrected)

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  Test and permit fees

  $2 for the knowledge test, plus $2.50 for the beginner's permit once you pass

📅 How to Schedule

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   Study the manual and practice

   Read the South Carolina Driver's License Manual and practice. The knowledge test covers road signs and the state's traffic laws and rules of the road.

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   Visit an SCDMV branch

   No appointment is needed for the knowledge test — take it at any SCDMV branch (before 4 p.m.). You must be at least 15 to apply for a beginner's permit. If under 18, an authorized adult must come to sign the Consent for Minor.

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   Pass the vision and knowledge tests

   Pass the vision test, then the 30-question knowledge test (you need 24 correct). Once you pass, you receive your beginner's permit and enter South Carolina's graduated licensing program. Later, schedule your road test at public.scscheduler.com.