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Moped License
Beginning November 19, 2018, you must be 15 to apply for a moped operator's, or Class G, license, and your moped must be registered in South Carolina.If you are 14, 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. If you are at least 15 and have a driver's license, you do not have to have a moped license to operate a moped.
A moped license costs $25 and is valid for eight years.
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 your parent or legal guardian with you to sign your Application for a Moped License (SCDMV Form 447-NC).
- Bring your original birth certificate, social security card, 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).
- Bring your original birth certificate, social security card, 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.