Starting on January 1, 2022, South Carolina residents who need to change their address on their driver’s license will have a new process to follow. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) announced that residents will no longer be able to make address changes in person at SCDMV branches. Instead, residents will need to complete the process online or by mail.
This change comes as part of an effort to streamline operations at SCDMV offices and reduce wait times for customers. With more and more services moving online, the SCDMV is aiming to make the address change process more efficient and accessible for residents.
To update their address on their South Carolina driver’s license, residents will need to visit the SCDMV website and complete an online form. They will need to provide their current driver’s license information, including their license number and expiration date, as well as their new address. Residents will also need to pay a fee for the address change, which can be done online using a credit or debit card.
For residents who prefer to update their address by mail, they can request a paper form from the SCDMV website and mail it in with the required information and fee. Once the SCDMV receives the form, they will process the address change and mail the resident a new driver’s license with their updated information.
While this new process may be more convenient for some residents, others may find it challenging to navigate the online system or prefer to conduct business in person. To address this issue, the SCDMV will still offer limited in-person services for residents who need assistance with the online address change process.
Overall, the SCDMV hopes that this new process will make it easier for residents to update their address on their driver’s license and reduce wait times at SCDMV branches. By moving more services online, the SCDMV is adapting to the changing needs of its customers and working to improve customer service across the state.
