South Carolina Voter Registration

Not yet registered to vote in South Carolina? Start your online voter registration here!

• You can also register by mail, Email, or Fax by filling a voter registration form here.
• Or visit your county office to register in person: Find out your county office's location here.

Not sure if you're registered to vote in South Carolina? Confirm your voter registration status here!

Dates & Deadlines for Voting in the Primary

The South Carolina State Primary is June 11th

Voter Registration Deadline:

• In-Person Request by: Friday, May 10th
• Email, Online, or Fax by: Sunday, May 12th
• Postmarked by: Monday, May 13th

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:

• Received by: Friday, May 31st (5:00 PM)
• Emergency Ballot Period from: Friday, June 7th - Tuesday, June 11th

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:

• Received by: Tuesday June 11th

Early Voting for the Primary:

• Early Voting is available from: Tuesday, May 28th - Friday, June 7th

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Am I eligible to vote in South Carolina?
A: You are eligible to vote if you:

• Are a U.S. citizen
• Are a resident of South Carolina
• Are at least 18 years old by Election Day
• Live in the preceint in which you want to vote

Q: What would make me uneligible to vote in South Carolina?
A: You are NOT eligible to vote if:

• You were disqualified from voting due to a court order
• You are in prison or jail for a conviction of any kind. (Does not include pre-trial detention)
• You were convicted of an offense against state election laws and have not served the entire sentence, including probation or parole, or have not received a pardon

Q: Can felons vote in South Carolina?
A: If you have completed a felony sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation, or you have been pardoned, then you are immediately eligible to register to vote. Check here for more information.

Q: Can students vote in South Carolina?
A: Students are eligible to vote if they:

• Reside in South Carolina but are attending college in another state
• Reside in another state but attend college in South Carolina
  Keep in mind however that South Carolina does not accept Student ID; another form of identification must be provided.

Q: What do I need to provide to vote in South Carolina?
A: In South Carolina, you need to show a valid photo ID, such as:

• Valid South Carolina Driver's License
• Valid South Carolina Voter ID Card with Photo
• Valid ID Issued by the South Carolina DMV
• Valid US Passport
• Valid Military ID

Q: How do I qualify for Absentee Voting?
A: You must be a registered voter in South Carolina to vote absentee and meet one of the qualifications below:

• You are student attending school outside your county of residence (includes spouses and dependents).
• You are a members of the Armed Forces or Merchant Marine serving outside your county of residence (includes spouses and dependents).
• You are serving with the American Red Cross or with the United Service Organizations (USO) who are attached to and serving with the Armed Forces outside your county of residence (includes spouses and dependents).
• For reasons of employment you will not be able to vote on Election Day.
• You are physically disabled.
• You are a government employee serving outside their county of residence on Election Day (includes spouses and dependents).
• There is a death or funeral in the family within three days before the election.
• You plan to be on vacation outside their county of residence on Election Day
• You are a certified poll watcher, poll manager, or county election official working on Election Day
• Overseas Citizens.
• You are attending sick or physically disabled persons.
• You have been admitted to the hospital as an emergency patient on Election Day or within a four-day period before the election.
• You are serving as a juror in state or federal court on Election Day.
• You are 65 years of age or older.
• You are confined to a jail or pre-trial facility pending disposition of arrest or trial.