South Carolina DMV
location_on SC DMV office listing — South Carolina, SC
Location Details
Address
South Carolina, SC
Phone
Not listed — call the SC DMV main line for routing.
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official SC DMV site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in South Carolina
Planning to take your written permit test at South Carolina DMV? Here's what SC DMV requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: 30 multiple-choice questions, must answer 80% correctly (24 of 30).
Appointments: No appointment required for knowledge test; must arrive at SCDMV branch before 4 p.m.
Bring: Proof of identity, SSN, two proofs of SC residency, parent/guardian signature and driver ed certificate if under 17.
If you don't pass: Multiple attempts allowed with escalating waiting periods. Wait 2 day(s) before retaking.
Renewing Your License in South Carolina
South Carolina licenses are valid for 8 years and a standard renewal costs $25. U.S. citizens with a regular (Class D, E, F, G, M, or combinations) license, expired less than 9 months, no suspensions, no more than 5 points in the last 2 years, who didn't renew online or by mail last time, and who provide an electronic vision certification (or are active-duty military) may renew online with a valid credit/debit card.
When to renew: SCDMV recommends mailing renewal applications at least three weeks before the expiration date; no specific advance window is published for online renewals
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step SC renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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