Non-driver state-issued photo identification card, valid as primary ID for banking, employment, and federal facilities (REAL ID version).
Last updated · Source: South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles · Methodology
State ID Card in South Carolina costs $25.00 according to the official South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — state id card requires an in-person visit to a South Carolina DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for state id card in South Carolina, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For state id card in South Carolina you will typically need: Proof of identity, SSN, proof of residency. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
State ID Card in South Carolina is typically processed the same day at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.