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LocationsBecause of system upgrade work, no license/ID services may be available at certain locations. Check our Locations & Wait Times for the affected days.
LocationsOnce you permanently move to South Carolina, you must apply to transfer your commercial driver's license (CDL) within 30 days. A commercial learner's permit (CLP) is not transferable to another state.
You must turn in your out-of-state CDL before receiving a CDL from this state. You must be 21 to drive outside of this state.
Transferring Your Out-of-State CDL
You must have acceptable documents proving your identity to transfer your out-of-state CDL. A driving record is not a substitute for the CDL.To transfer your out-of-state CDL to SC, all of the following are required:
If you have a hazmat endorsement (H), you must pass the hazmat knowledge test and complete a check with the Transportation Security Administration.
If you've been convicted of an offense found in SC Code Section 23-3-460, you must register with the sheriff's office of the county you'll live in within three days of moving to the state.