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Renew my Driver's License Online
As of October 1, 2020, a vision screening is required to renew any driver’s license or beginner’s permit. The vision screening will be offered at all SCDMV branches. However, a screening can be waived if an SC-licensed eye care professional electronically submits to the SCDMV a certificate of vision examination dated within the past 12 months.
If you choose to renew your driver's license online, you must provide identifying information to login below. At the end of the process, you must pay for the new license with a valid credit card. It will take up to fifteen business days from the time it's processed, to receive your renewed license in the mail.
If you're not a US Citizen, you cannot renew your driver's license online.
Upon renewing your SC license, any licenses and ID cards previously issued to you by another jurisdiction (state or province) will be cancelled. If a license or ID is later issued to you by another jurisdiction, your SC license will be cancelled automatically.
If you're a US Citizen interested in renewing your driver's license online for an eight-year license, you must meet all of the following requirements:
If you are eligible for renewing your license online, you will pay $25 and receive an eight-year license in the mail. The SCDMV will use your current photograph and signature and mail your new card to the address on file. It will take up to fifteen business days from the time it's processed, to receive your renewed license in the mail.
Renew my Driver's License by Mail
If you're not a US Citizen, you cannot renew your driver's license by mail.
If you're a US Citizen interested in renewing your driver's license by mail for an eight-year license, you must meet all of the following requirements:
You may purchase a REAL ID license by mail if all required documents are on file with the SCDMV. If the required documents are not on file, you're only eligible for a standard license that says "Not for Federal Identification" and that's what card you will receive
If you meet the requirements above, you must complete the application to Renew a Driver’s License by Mail (SCDMV Form DL-63).
Mail your completed application and a check or money order for $25, made out to the SCDMV, to the address below:
SCDMV
Alternative Media
PO Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0035
Do not mail cash.
Mail your application and payment at least three weeks before your expiration date. If you renew by mail, the SCDMV will use the same photograph and signature on your current license.
Renew my Driver's License in Person
You must do all of the following to renew at a branch:
You must pass a knowledge test if you've received more than five points against your driving record in the last two years.
The requirements to renew a license are different if you're not a US Citizen.
If you're visiting an SCDMV branch to renew your license, consider bringing all required documents to buy a REAL ID. You can find a complete list of accepted documents on the United States Citizens' Checklist (SCDMV Form MV-93).
Renew an Expired Driver’s License
Do not drive with an expired driver's 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).