Brennan Center for Justice

South Carolina currently has the Electronic Registration at DMVs and Online Registration components of Voter Registration Modernization in place.

South Carolina DMVs transfer all registration data to election officials electronically, though they must also mail a signed form to complete the registration. However, if county officials do not receive this form, an individual may still vote a regular ballot if she provides a signature at the polls and poll workers are able to confirm her attempt to register at a DMV.

In the past, South Carolina has considered the following VRM-related legislation:

• Pre-Registration. Provides for pre-registration starting at age 16. (H. 3697)
• Election Day Registration. Provides for Same Day Registration between 15^th and 3^rd day before an election. (S. 541)