How to Register

A citizen who wishes to register to vote can register in person at their county board of voter registration; or they may download a form, complete it, and mail it to their county board of voter registration.

I need to register to vote

• I think I'm registered to vote, but how do I know?
• Where do I vote?
• I'm not going to be able to make it to a poll, how can I vote?

Who Can Register?

In order to vote, South Carolina law requires one must first register to vote at least 30 days prior to the election. To be eligible to register in South Carolina you MUST:

• be a United States citizen -be at least eighteen years old on or before the next election
• be a resident of South Carolina, this county and precinct
• not be under a court order declaring you mentally incompetent
• not be confined in any public prison resulting from a conviction of a crime
• have never been convicted of a felony or offense against the election laws OR if previously convicted, have served the entire sentence, including probation or parole, or have received a pardon for the conviction.

You must be registered at least 30 days prior to any election in order to vote in that election. Registration by mail applications must be postmarked at least 30 days prior to that particular election to be eligible.

Check Your Voter Registration Information

Note: When checking your voter registration information, you must provide your name, county and date of birth as it appears on your voter registration card in order to view your information.

Update Your Voter Registration Information

If your voter registration information has changed (name, address, etc.), and you still live within the same county, you may update your voter registration information using this form. If you have moved to a different county, you will need to re-register in your new county (see How to Register above).

Students

Students may register to vote where they reside while attending college.

Students can use the following documents as proof of residency:

• a copy of a current, valid photo ID (driver's license, student ID, DMV-issued ID cards, etc.)
• copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address in the county

Voter Registration Drives

If you are planning a voter registration drive at an institution of higher learning, please make sure you have the National Voter Registration Application for students who maintain their residency outside of South Carolina. For a list of addresses of Election Commissions throughout the country please see the Election Assistance Commision web site.

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