South Carolina Primary Election

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

South Carolina offers online voter registration.To register online in South Carolina, you need a Social Security number and either a South Carolina driver’s license or a South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) ID. If you don’t have a South Carolina-issued ID, you can still register by mail. Watch this video about online voter registration from the South Carolina State Election Commission.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the South Carolina State Election Commission website or contacting your local election office.

View official ballot information on the South Carolina State Election Commission website, if available.

State Election Commission1122 Lady Street, Suite 500 Columbia, SC 29201Telephone: (803) 734-9060

You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in South Carolina. Acceptable forms include: South Carolina driver's license or South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card (includes standard license and REAL ID) South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit South Carolina voter registration card with photo US military ID (includes all Department of Defense photo IDs and Veterans Affairs benefits card) US passport (includes US Passport ID Card)Voters without ID: If you have a reasonable impediment to obtaining photo ID, you may vote a provisional ballot after showing your non-photo voter registration card. If you do not have photo ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one, or you simply forgot to bring it with you to the polls, you may still vote a provisional ballot. However, for your vote to be counted, you must provide one of the photo IDs to the election commission prior to certification of the election (usually Thursday or Friday after the election).

Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on South Carolina's site. Can I vote early?Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well. Learn more about voting early in South Carolina. Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check South Carolina’s site to find where to vote early. What do I need to bring?You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in South Carolina. Acceptable forms include: South Carolina driver's license or South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card (includes standard license and REAL ID) South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit South Carolina voter registration card with photo US military ID (includes all Department of Defense photo IDs and Veterans Affairs benefits card) US passport (includes US Passport ID Card)Voters without ID: If you have a reasonable impediment to obtaining photo ID, you may vote a provisional ballot after showing your non-photo voter registration card. If you do not have photo ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one, or you simply forgot to bring it with you to the polls, you may still vote a provisional ballot. However, for your vote to be counted, you must provide one of the photo IDs to the election commission prior to certification of the election (usually Thursday or Friday after the election).

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.