South Carolina voter registration deadlines

  • In Person: Due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene, the voter registration deadline has been extended to Monday, October 14. Normally, 30 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene, the voter registration deadline has been extended and mailed voter registration forms must be postmarked by Monday, October 14. Normally, 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: Due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene, the voter registration deadline has been extended to Monday, October 14. Normally, 30 days before Election Day. Normally, 30 days before Election Day.
Election Day Registration:

N/A

South Carolina voter registration rules

To register in South Carolina you must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States;
  • Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election;
  • Be a resident of South Carolina, and live in the county and precinct where you are registering;
  • 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 voter registration directions

  1. Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
  2. Sign and date your form. This is very important!
  3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
  4. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

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