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New Year, New Address: the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will change its website and email addresses on Jan. 5, 2026, to dmv.sc.gov. Learn more at the link below.
New SCDMV websiteCharleston - Orleans Rd
843-852-2636
946 Orleans Rd.
Charleston, SC 29407
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Monday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Security Deposit : No
Class D, E, F, M Knowledge Tests : Until 4:00 PM
Driver's License (Class D) Road Test : Yes
Walk-in Road Tests : Walk-in Road Test available until 1:30 PM
Road Test Appointments : Appointments are required from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Class E Skills Test : No
Class F Skills Test : No
Motorcycle Skills Test : No
CDL Knowledge Tests : Customers will not be able to take knowledge tests after 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
CDL Road Test : No
IFTA/IRP : No
International Customers : Yes