South Carolina

South Carolina voter registration deadlines

• In Person: 30 days before Election Day.
• By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. The postmark deadline is extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday or holiday.
• Online: 30 days before Election Day.
• Election Day Registration: Not Available.

South Carolina voter registration rules

To register to vote in South Carolina, you must:

• Be a United States Citizen
• Be a resident of South Carolina, and live in the county and precinct where you are registering
• Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
• Not be confined in any public prison resulting from a conviction of a crime
• Never have been convicted of a felony or offense against Election Day laws, or if previously convicted, have served your entire sentence, including probation or parole, or have received a pardon for the conviction
• Not be under a court order declaring you mentally incompetent

South Carolina links for voting information

• Check Your Voter Registration
• Register to Vote
• State Election Website
• Local Election Office
• Polling Place Lookup
• Absentee Voting Information
• Early Voting Information
• Voter ID Information
• State Election Code

Have a question? Check the F.A.Q..