What does a REAL ID look like in South Carolina?

Beginning May 3, 2023, your South Carolina driver’s license or identification card must have a gold star to show it’s a REAL ID in order to use it as your identification to board a domestic, commercial flight, enter a secure federal building, or visit a military installation*.

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Can I order a South Carolina ID online?

You are a US Citizen. If you’re not a US Citizen, you cannot renew your ID card online. Your ID card has not expired for more than 9 months. Your social security number, legal name, and date of birth must match what’s on file with the Social Security Administration.

What do I need to get a South Carolina ID?

To be eligible to purchase a REAL ID, the SCDMV must have on file all of the following:

Proof of Identity (Government-issued birth certificate or valid US Passport)
Proof of Social Security Number.
Two Proofs of Current, Physical SC Address.
Proof of All Legal Name Changes.

Is South Carolina a REAL ID State?

How much does a REAL ID cost in South Carolina?

$25
A REAL ID will cost you $25 and is available at your nearest DMV office. You must have proof of identity, which means a birth certificate or passport. You must also have two proofs of address, like your current ID or a utility bill, proof of social security number and proof of all legal name changes.

Can I renew my South Carolina ID online?

You can now renew your South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) beginner’s permit or identification card at SCDMVOnline.com. The new transactions are available for eligible South Carolinians and is another way citizens can complete their SCDMV business from the comfort of home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What shows up when you scan an ID?

While some people may think drivers license scanners just scan to ensure it’s a real ID or verify their age, it actually pulls up all of the information stored on the card. This information may include the person’s address, date of birth, height, eye color, and sometimes even Social Security number.

How do I get a replacement ID card in South Carolina?

To get a replacement ID card, you need to visit a SC DMV office in person. You cannot apply for a replacement ID card online or by mail. A completed Affidavit for Lost/Surrendered Driver’s License (Form DL-49). A completed Application for a Beginner’s Permit, Driver’s License, or Identification Card (Form 447-NC).

What’s new in South Carolina for Real ID?

New South Carolina driver’s licenses and identification cards, some of which are compliant with REAL ID, are available for purchase. The new cards are valid for no more than eight years. A REAL ID will be your license or your ID.

What can you do with a South Carolina ID?

A South Carolina ID card can be used as an alternative form of photo identification if you do not have a driver’s license or learner’s permit. You can use your SC ID card for a number of things, including voting, opening a bank account, and proving your age.

How long does a South Carolina ID card last?

Note that your new ID card has an expiration period of five years from the issuing date. Obtaining the REAL ID card is optional in South Carolina. REAL ID cards meet the security standards set by the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. After October 1, 2020, you must have a REAL ID compliant ID or driver’s license to board a domestic flight.