Recently Moved or Making a Move to South Carolina?
Info to Make Your Life Easier
Timelines
- 90 days: Obtain SC Driver's License
- 45 days: Transfer Title & Registration
SC Drivers License
- Where: SC DMV
- Must Bring:
- 2 Forms Of Proof Of Residency
- Must Have Name & Local Address Attached
- Ex: Bank Statement | Utility Bill | Pay Stub Insurance Card, Policy, Or Bill
- 2 Forms Of ID
- Ex: Current Out Of State Driver's License, Birth Certificate, Passport
Register Vehicle
- Where: SC DMV
- What to Bring:
- Proof of Insurance
- Completed Title Application (DCDMV Form 400)
- Receipt of Paid Property Taxes on Vehicle
- Out of State Vehicle/registration
- Expect to Pay:
- $250- Infrastructure Maintenance Fee
- Title & Registration Fee
Time Saver
Head to your county treasurer's office & pay your property taxes on your vehicle before heading to the DMV! You cannot register your car without doing this first & will need the paid receipt- it's a SC thing!
Change Of Address Form
Once you know the address you will be moving to, don't forget to fill out this change of address form. This will ensure all your mail is being forwarded to your new address!
Utility Info
SCE&G - SC ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY
- To sign up: go to Sceg.com & create an account. Phone number: (800) 251-7234.
- Info Needed: Complete address, Phone number, Social Security, Driver’s license number, Primary contact person & phone number, Proof of ID (birth certificate or passport)
SCE&G is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy.
CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM
Handles the Greater Charleston Area Public water and wastewater.
- To Sign Up: (843) 727-6800 - Charleston Water
- New property & residential customers will need the following info to begin services: Full name and billing/property address, Social Security number, daytime & evening phone number, and the date you would like service to be turned on
CSW sewer covers the City of Charleston, unincorporated areas in West Ashley, parts of Johns Island, and the Cainhoy peninsula.
For water customers outside of these areas, public sewer service is provided by one of the following:
- Berkeley County Water & Sanitation
- Dorchester County Water & Sewer Department
- James Island Public Service District
- North Charleston Sewer District
- Town of Hollywood
- Town of Meggett
- Town of Ravenel
Garbage Collection
- For the City of Charleston new residents: you will be issued a garbage container for your household upon request
- Online Request at charleston-sc.gov or call (843) 724-7311
Register to Vote
- Register online: at info.scvotes.sc.gov
- Requires driver's license & updating address with DMV first
- Register in person: Visit your county board of voter registration. You can also register while receiving services at DMV