Moped License

If you are 15, you may apply for a moped operator's, or Class G, license by taking the vision and knowledge test at any SCDMV branch. South Carolina does not require a skills test for moped applicants. You must have a valid driver's license or moped license to drive a moped. Additionally, your moped must be registered.

If you are 16 or older with a moped license, you may drive a moped alone at any time.

Anyone younger than 16 with a moped license may operate a moped:

• Alone only during daylight hours; and
• During nighttime hours when with a licensed driver who is 21 or older and has at least one year of driving experience. That driver must be a passenger on the moped or within a safe viewing distance of the moped driver when operating the moped.

A moped license costs $25 and is valid for eight years.

Find an SCDMV branch

You must present the correct documents that prove your identity to receive a moped license. You can find a complete list of accepted documents on the United States Citizens' Checklist (SCDMV Form MV-93) and the International Customers' Checklist (SCDMV Form MV-94). If you are under 18, do all of the following:

• Bring an adult who fits into one of the categories on the Consent for Minor (SCDMV Form 447-CM) form with you to sign your Application for a Moped License (SCDMV Form 447-NC).
• Provide your social security number. The number must match your legal name and date of birth on file with the Social Security Administration.
• Bring your original birth certificate, and two proofs of your current, physical SC address.
  You will find a complete list of acceptable documents on the United States Citizens' Checklist (SCDMV Form MV-93).
• Pass the vision and knowledge tests.

If you are 18 or older, do all of the following:

• Complete the Application for a Moped License (SCDMV Form 447-NC).
• Provide your social security number. Your legal name and date of birth associated with the number must match what's on file with the Social Security Administration.
• Bring your original birth certificate, and two proofs of your current, physical SC address.
  You will find a complete list of acceptable documents on the United States Citizens' Checklist (SCDMV Form MV-93).
• Pass the vision and knowledge tests.