Replacing a lost South Carolina driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Show SCDMV proof that your license was lost or destroyed.
Source: scstatehouse.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the $10 duplicate fee.
Source: scstatehouse.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If you moved or changed your name, notify SCDMV within 10 days.
Source: scstatehouse.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Replacement fee
- $10 for a duplicate of a lost or destroyed license, with proof it was lost or destroyed.Source: scstatehouse.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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