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Voter ID

South Carolina Voter ID Requirements

Learn the specific voter identification requirements for South Carolina elections.

ID Requested (Non-Photo, Not Strictly Required)

South Carolina asks for ID, but you can still vote without one.

South Carolina asks voters for ID. A voter without one may sign a Reasonable Impediment Statement and present a voter registration card.

Photo required?

No

Without ID?

You can still vote

Enforcement

Not strict

Accepted forms of ID

  • SC driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID
  • Voter registration card (non-photo)
  • A voter without ID may sign a Reasonable Impediment Statement

If you don't have ID

Contact your local election office to learn about the options available to you, such as affidavits, provisional ballots, or free voter ID programs.

Before you vote, visit South Carolina's Secretary of State website or call your local election office to verify your registration and confirm your polling location — requirements can change.

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