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Contact the governor through the Governor's Office website or via his office's contact information as follows:

While the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) does not oversee HOAs, education is a core component of its mission. Learn about filing a complaint against an HOA at SCDCA's complaints page. Learn more at the SCDCA Homeowners Association (HOA) Information page.

There are many different types of suspensions that require reinstatement. Find answers at the following resources:

Find the necessary steps for applying for unemployment at the following link: https://www.dew.sc.gov/applying-benefits. Please make sure to follow all of the steps.

Direct any additional questions or concerns to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) at 803-737-2400 or 1-866-831-1724.

Typically, the court address should be near the middle/center of the ticket, under "You are summoned to appear before the trial court." 

If you cannot locate the address, please search for the traffic or Magistrate Court for the area where you received the ticket.

Find the court's contact information using the following links:

Please refer to the box marked “county” on the front of the traffic ticket. The officer should have listed the name of the county or municipality in that box. If the officer listed the two-digit county code, find the corresponding county at the Richland Library FAQ page.

If you no longer have the traffic ticket to refer to, please contact the South Carolina Department of Public Safety at (803) 896-7920. Someone in Highway Patrol can provide the missing ticket information.

The South Carolina Secretary of State's Office offers many of its filings to the public online. By using the Business Entities Online system, users may:

  • File online to create business entities,
  • Make changes to their existing entities,
  • Search existing entities and registered agent information and
  • Obtain certified copies of corporate documents and certificates of existence.

The Uniform Commercial Code Electronic Filing, Search & Retrieval system allows users to:

  • Search UCC filings,
  • File financial statements and other UCC documents and
  • Receive copies of UCC documents on file.

The Charities Online system allows charities to register and file required reports online. Professional fundraisers and solicitors may also file required documents online.

Learn more at Online Filings | SC Secretary of State.

Online Services (scdmvonline.com) can be accessed without visiting a South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) office or mailing in a form.

To use the SCDMV online services, you must identify yourself by entering your:

  • Driver's license number,
  • Identification card number or
  • Vehicle plate number.

Certain transactions require additional identifying information to protect your privacy.

Several transactions require payment by one of the following debit/credit card types (Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express). Those transactions are marked with a “$” on the website.

Your online payment will be processed by SC.GOV, the state’s official Web portal. The payment will include fees, charged by SC.GOV, that are used to develop, maintain, enhance and expand the service offerings of the state's portal.

Learn more about SCDMV's Transaction List.

For information regarding state law, please visit the South Carolina Legislature online, or call (803) 734.2010. You are also welcome to contact a specific state legislator for clarification.

To find which House or Senate member represents you and their contact information, please visit South Carolina Legislature Online - Find Your Legislators.

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (DOR) administers the revenue and regulatory laws of the State with integrity, effectiveness and fairness to all taxpayers while maintaining the highest security and protection of taxpayer information. Please contact DOR at (803) 898-5000 or visit their website.

Your case number is a letter/number combination imprinted on the bottom of your ticket. This number may be printed in red and may be labeled "Ticket or Citation Number." The number must be entered with no spaces between the letters and numbers.

Please contact the county where your ticket was issued to inquire about making your payment by mail. Find the court's contact information using the following links:

Please follow these steps to pay for your ticket online:

Please note: It takes approximately three to five business days (one full week from the issue date) for tickets to be entered into the online case records.

  1. Locate your case number. Your case number is a letter/number combination imprinted on the bottom of your ticket. This number may be printed in red and may be labeled "Ticket or Citation Number." The number must be entered with no spaces between the letters and numbers.

If you lost your ticket, you must contact the South Carolina Department of Public Safety at (803) 896-7920 for further information.

  1. After locating your case number, you can pay for the ticket online using the following link:
    Court Payments | SC.GOV.
  2. Simply choose the county or municipality in which you received the ticket, and enter your last name and case number.
    • When entering your case number, be sure to enter the letters and number as one continuous word with NO spaces.
    • If it has been more than a week since you received your traffic ticket, and you are unable to locate your case online, contact the traffic or Magistrate Court of the area in which you received the ticket.
    • Find the court's contact information using the following links:

The South Carolina Business One Stop (SCBOS) provides tips and resources to help. SCBOS can help you learn which steps to take to get the necessary permits, licenses and registrations for your business.

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The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has created a Driver’s License Practice Exam that includes sample questions from its storehouse of exam questions. You can take the Driver’s License Practice Exam as often as you like to prepare for the test and to ensure you know SC driving laws and regulations. The test questions change each time you start a new test. If three minutes of inactivity occurs during the exam, you will be forced to restart the exam.

Access the practice exam at Driver's License Practice Exam - SCDMV.

There is no set way of becoming a South Carolina resident. Generally, you would:

  • Obtain a South Carolina Driver's License/ID Card,
  • Register your vehicle/boat in South Carolina,
  • Change your Voter Registration to South Carolina and
  • Pay income taxes in South Carolina.

Unless you are trying to prove residency for a specific purpose/agency, there are no set requirements.

Find more information about moving to South Carolina.

If the fine amount differs online from what the officer indicated on your traffic ticket, please contact the County Traffic Court office for assistance.

Find the court's contact information using the following links:

Contact the South Carolina Department of Public Safety at (803) 896-7920 and speak with someone in Highway Patrol regarding your lost citation or ticket. They can provide you with your missing ticket information.

After you obtain the county in which the ticket was issued and the citation number, please visit Court Payments | SC.GOV to submit payment.

It typically takes one full week from the date you receive the traffic ticket for the county to enter the ticket information into the online case records. If you cannot locate your case online, you must contact the traffic or Magistrate Court for the area in which you received the ticket.

Find the court's contact information using the following links:

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is here to help you with your business needs. The SCDEW offers services, including:

  • Assistance finding qualified workers,
  • Instructions on how to pay your unemployment tax,
  • Information about qualifying for a tax credit and
  • More.

The following link provides access to resources to help you navigate through the Unemployment Insurance (UI) process and access tools to address your business’s workforce needs. You may respond to an unemployment claim online from the DEW website. Call DEW at (866) 831-1724 for more information.

Employers | SC Department of Employment and Workforce

Property tax is administered and collected by local governments.

Find the website and contact information for the county you reside at sccounties.org/county-information. Then, select the Treasurer department on your county's website, and find the link to pay your auto or property taxes. 

Contact your local Treasurer's office by phone if you cannot find the correct link on your county's website.

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) leads the state emergency management program by supporting local authorities to minimize the loss of life and property from all-hazard events. Learn more and stay informed via the following SCMED website links:

Please call 911 for emergency assistance.

SC.GOV is a collaborative, public-private partnership between the State of South Carolina and NIC South Carolina. While SC.GOV provides Customer Service Support to the entire state of South Carolina, please be advised that SC.GOV is not a state agency or government office.