Make sure you are all set to VOTE!

We will walk you through each step.

• Check Your Voter Registration

• Register to vote

• Vote by mail

Want more info? Check out the details below.

Who can register to vote in South Carolina?

To register in South Carolina you must:

• be a United States citizen

• be at least eighteen years old on or before the next election

• be a resident of South Carolina in the county and precinct in which you are registering

• claim the address on the application as your only legal place of residence and claim no other place as your legal residence

• not be under a court order declaring you mentally incompetent

• not be confined in any public prison resulting from a conviction of a crime

• never have been convicted of a felony or offense against the election laws OR if previously convicted, have served the entire sentence, including probation or parole, or have received a pardon for the conviction

How do I vote in person?

Vote on Election Day

Voters in South Carolina can look up where to vote on South Carolina's site.

Vote early

South Carolina does offer early voting. Learn more about voting early in South Carolina.

What 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).

How do I vote by mail?

1. Contact your local election office to determine if you are eligible and request a ballot by mail.

2. Fill out the application completely.

3. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 11 days before election day.

4. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

South Carolina does not offer registration on Election Day.

What are key deadlines for the November 2022 election?

Registration deadlines

• In-person at local election office : Oct 7

• Online : Oct 9

• By mail (postmarked by) : Oct 11

Absentee ballot deadlines

• Request ballot (received by) : Oct 28

• Return ballot by mail (received by) : Nov 8

• Return ballot in person : Nov 8

Voting deadlines

• Early voting : Oct 24 - Nov 5

• In-person : Nov 8

How do I see what's on my ballot?

Learn more about what will be on your ballot by visiting Ballotpedia.

How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:

1. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.

2. Send the application to your local election office.

3. It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.

4. Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.

5. States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.

If after submitting your FPCA, your ballot does not arrive, contact your local election office first. Then:

• You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.

• If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.

The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in South Carolina. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

How do I contact my state election office?

Address:
State Election Commission
1122 Lady Street, Suite 500
Columbia, SC 29201

Phone Number:
(803) 734-9060