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SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER’S LICENSING

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)

What is the minimum age to get a Beginner’s Permit in South Carolina?

The minimum age to get an Instruction (learner’s) Permit in South Carolina is 15 years old.  Visit the Beginner’s Permit page here: http://scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Drivers-License/Beginner-Permits

What are the steps to get a South Carolina Driver’s License?
  • You must hold your beginner's permit for at least 180 days before you are eligible to get a South Carolina Driver’s License
  • You need to take a road test if you do not hold a valid driver’s license
What is the South Carolina Graduated Driver’s License Program?
  • The graduated driver’s license program is designed for people 15 to 17. It allows you the opportunity to develop your driving skills. It restricts nighttime and unsupervised driving at first, but these restrictions are lifted over time
  • You can earn full driving privileges at 17 or after keeping your Conditional or Special Restricted license for one year if you received no traffic offenses and were not at-fault in any collisions. You do not have to visit an SCDMV branch to receive full driving privileges. You will receive a sleeve in the mail from the SCDMV. You must keep your license in this sleeve to take advantage of your full driving privileges
What are the Requirements of the South Carolina Graduated Driver’s License Program?

If you're 15 or 16 and applying for your first driver's license, you must complete the Certification of DL Under 18 form and meet the following requirements:

  • Hold your beginner's permit for more than 180 days
  • Complete a driver's education course with 8 hours in the classroom and 6 hours of driving
  • Enrolled in School with satisfactory attendance
  • Practice driving with a licensed individual listed on the Consent for Minor form for at least 40 hours, including ten hours of night driving
What are the Requirements to Obtain a South Carolina Conditional License?

Conditional Licenses are available to a 15-year-old Driver. If you are at least 15 ½, but less than 16, and have met the above requirements, you are eligible for a Conditional license. Once you pass the required tests for your Conditional license, you will earn full driving privileges once you have held your Conditional license for one year with no traffic offenses and not been at-fault in any collisions.

What are the Requirements to Obtain a South Carolina Special Restricted License?
  • A Special Restricted License is available to a 16-year-old Driver. If you are 16, but less than 17, have met the above requirements, and have passed your vision and road test, or if you are 16 and have a Conditional license, you are eligible for a Special Restricted license
  • A Special Restricted and a Conditional license have the same nighttime and unsupervised driving restrictions, however, if you have a Special Restricted license and you are 16 years old, you may apply for a waiver to drive alone until midnight
Is a written test required to get a South Carolina Beginner’s Permit?

You must pass a knowledge test consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions based on the South Carolina Drivers Handbook. A score of 80% is required. You must answer 24 out of the 30 questions correctly to pass the South Carolina knowledge exam.

Schedule your written test appointment here: http://www.scdmvonline.com/schedule-appointment

How Do I Schedule My South Carolina Road Test?
What are the Accepted Forms of Identification to Bring to DMV to apply for a South Carolina Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License for the first time?

When applying for a South Carolina Beginner's Permit, driver's license, or identification card for the first time, you must present originals or government-issued copies of all of the following documents:

  • Proof of Identity, US Citizenship, and Date of Birth
  • Proof of a Social Security Number
  • Two Proofs of Current, Physical SC Address
  • Proof of Legal Name Change History (if applicable)
  • Liability insurance information (not required for a beginner's permit or ID)
What is the Phone Number for the South Carolina DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)?

The South Carolina main DMV phone number is 803-896-5000

What is the email address for the South Carolina DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)?

You can send an email to the South Carolina DMV here:

http://scdmvonline.com/Emergency-Contact

What is the Website for the South Carolina DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)?
  • South Carolina’s DMV website is: http://scdmvonline.com/
  • The South Carolina DMV Driver’s License services page is:

http://scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Drivers-License

http://scdmvonline.com/schedule-appointment

Where are Driver’s Licenses and Beginner’s Permits issued in South Carolina?

South Carolina DMV hours and locations and branch phone numbers can be found here: http://scdmvonline.com/Locations

Does a Parent or Guardian Need to Take Me to the DMV for the written Permit Test?

If you are under 18, you must bring an individual listed on the Consent for Minor (SCDMV Form 447-CM) with you to sign your application. The form is available here:

http://scdmvonline.com/-/media/Forms/447-cm.ashx?la=en&hash=84D8F4AAFE1B6D991F45B7FC7F6317E74853C94B

Is a Vision Test Required before getting a South Carolina Driver’s License?

A vision test is required to obtain a South Carolina Beginner’s Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License

Do I have to undergo a physical to obtain a South Carolina Driver’s License?

A physical exam is not required to obtain a South Carolina Learner’s Beginner Permit or Driver’s License

Do I Need to Provide a Driver’s License photo?

A photograph will be taken at the South Carolina DMV

What are the Steps After Applying for a South Carolina Beginner’s Permit?

After passing the written knowledge test, you must hold your Instruction Permit for 180 days before you are allowed to take your road test. You must also be get at least 50 hours of driving experience, including 10 hours at night, with a supervising driver. If you are under 17 years old, you have to take a driver’s education course.  If you’re under 18, you must get at least 40 hours of behind the wheel training