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LICENSES & REGISTRATION BUSINESS LICENSES
Check with both the city and county in which your business is located for
licensing requirements specific to the area.
DRIVER’S LICENSE
New residents may use a valid driver's license from their former state for up to Myrtle Beach City Hall (843) 918-1200
90 days. You must convert to a South Carolina license before the end of the www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com
90-day period. If your driver's license from your home state has expired, you North Myrtle Beach City Hall (843) 280-5585
must pass the knowledge and road tests to obtain a South Carolina driver’s www.nmb.us
license. Surfside Beach Town Hall (843) 913-6342
Military personnel (and their dependents) and students temporarily living in www.surfsidebeach.org
South Carolina are not required to obtain a South Carolina driver's license. Georgetown City Finance Dept. (843) 545-4001
However, you must have a license from your home state to operate a vehicle in www.cityofgeorgetownsc.com
South Carolina.
To qualify for a South Carolina driver’s license, you must pass the eye exam Horry County (843) 915-5620
given at all Department of Motor Vehicles offices or submit a statement www.horrycounty.org
of visual acuity from an eye specialist. You must present proof of South
Carolina automobile insurance or be insured by a company licensed to do VOTER REGISTRATION
business in South Carolina. If relocating from another state, you must provide To be eligible to vote in city, state, and national elections, an applicant must be
documentation showing proof of your identity and citizenship, proof of your 18 years of age or older, a U.S. citizen, and must establish residency. Voters must
social security number, and proof of residency in South Carolina. register at least 30 days prior to election day.
A South Carolina driver’s license is valid for 8 years and must be renewed by your Call the Board of Voter Registration to obtain the nearest location to register
birthday in the eighth year. to vote. You can also register at any Department of Motor Vehicles office or
download the form online to register by mail: www.scvotes.org
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION Horry County (843) 915-5440
If you move to South Carolina from another state, you have 45 days to transfer Georgetown County (843) 545-3339
your vehicle title and registration to avoid penalties. It is important to note that
South Carolina will only issue a certificate of title for a vehicle that is physically MARRIAGE LICENSE
located in South Carolina.
The couple to be married may apply together for a marriage license at the
Vehicles must be registered every two years. Passenger vehicle registrations are Probate Court of either Horry or Georgetown County. South Carolina law requires
renewed every other year in the month you first registered your vehicle in South a 24-hour waiting period before the issuance of a marriage license. The 24-hour
Carolina. A renewal sticker will be issued each year after you pay your property period begins when a properly completed application is received and recorded.
taxes. You may renew your vehicle registration through the mail when you pay
your property taxes. Horry County Probate Court (843) 915-5370
www.horrycounty.org
You must have the following to transfer your out-of-state vehicle title and
registration: Georgetown County Probate Court (843) 545-3274
www.georgetowncountysc.org
• Out-of-state vehicle title and registration: If there is a lien on your
vehicle, you must bring the name and address of the company
that holds the lien. HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES
• Liability insurance information: You must provide the name of your Hunting and fishing licenses can be obtained at many sporting goods stores or bait
automobile liability insurance company, not the name of the agent. and tackle shops. Licenses may also be purchased by calling the South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources at (866) 714-3611 or online at www.dnr.sc.gov.
• Completed DMV Form 400: To complete the form, you must have
your odometer mileage reading and any current lien information.
GOLF CART REGISTRATION
• Paid property tax receipt: Before you can register your vehicle in A permit decal and registration is issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
South Carolina, you must first pay the property taxes required in Golf cart owners must show proof of ownership and liability insurance for the
the county in which you reside.
vehicle. Registration is renewable every five years and requires a $5 fee.
• Title and registration fees. Golf Cars also have laws for when and how they can be used, always be sure to
check your local city laws.
SC DMV LOCATIONS SC Laws Include:
Conway Office (843) 365-4781 • Liability insurance is required. A five year permit and registration must be
Georgetown Office (843) 527-8730 obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Myrtle Beach Office (843) 448-9957 • Driving is permitted during daylight hours within four miles of your home
Myrtle Beach Commons (843) 839-8003 or your gated community on secondary highways and streets with a
35mph or less speed limit.
North Myrtle Beach Office (843) 399-5567
• Crossing primary roads is allowed, however, restrictions may apply.
For more information, visit www.scdmvonline.com. • Drivers must be 16 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license.
• The same laws that prohibit the use and possession of alcohol while
operating a motor vehicle apply to the operation of a golf car.
• Seating capacity cannot be exceeded.

Become A Permanent Resident & Save!
South Carolina has two property tax rates: resident & nonresident, offering significant savings for residents.
To ensure you are receiving the benefits of being taxed as a full-time resident, there are a few things you must do:
• Change the address on your driver’s license
• Register all of your vehicles in the state of South Carolina
• Find the nearest assessor’s office in your county and complete the appropriate paperwork
For information visit the South Carolina Department of Revenue at www.dor.sc.gov or the South Carolina State Government
website at www.sc.gov.

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