South Carolina, United States
Moving in South Carolina: address change checklist
The South Carolina government records to update, from official South Carolina pages, with the deadline they state. Your bank, utilities, subscriptions and everything else are in the full checklist.
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Deadlines in South Carolina
- Driver's license and ID: within 10 days of the move
As stated on the official pages linked below. Check the page before you rely on it.
In South Carolina
Driver's license and ID
You must change your address within 10 days of the move. You can do it online, at an SCDMV branch or by mail.
Vehicle registration
When you change your address with the SCDMV, your vehicle and driver records update automatically and new vehicle registration cards are mailed to you.
Voter registration
Update your address online with an SC driver's license or ID (update DMV first), mail back your voter registration card or a change of address form, or visit your county voter registration office.
Across the United States
Internal Revenue Service
Tell the IRS by using your new address when you file, by sending Form 8822 or a signed written statement, or by telling them in person or by phone.
Mail forwarding
Change your address with USPS online or at your local Post Office. Mail is then forwarded to your new address. Standard mail forwarding lasts 12 months.
General information from official sources, not legal advice. Rules can differ for commercial licences, leased vehicles and other special cases; the linked page has the details.