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AILA Doc. No. 18091837 | Dated August 29, 2018
Immigration-related DMV information for the state of South Carolina.
Name of Agency that Grants Driver's Licenses |
Driver Services (does use "DMV" abbreviation) |
Current Link to Lawful Presence Requirements |
Requirements are different for U.S. Citizens vs. non-citizens-checklists download in PDF form, must follow link on DMV web site: |
How long may a visitor (or new resident) drive in this state/territory using a valid license from another jurisdiction? |
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Does this state/territory issue a driver's license that does not require proof of lawful presence? If yes, provide link to requirements. |
No |
Does this state/territory provide non-driver's license identification documents, such as state IDs, that do not require proof of lawful presence? If yes, please provide link to requirements. |
Yes. See also links above. |
Does this state/territory require a Social Security Number for driver's license or ID issuance? |
Yes, or non-work authorized status from the SSA. |
Is this state/territory REAL ID Compliant or in period of extension? |
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Are non-US citizens eligible for commercial driver's licenses ("CDLs") in this state/territory? If yes, please provide a link to the requirements. |
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Those in non-immigrant status are not eligible for a CDL. |
How is driver's license validity determined for temporary visitors including green card applicants, visitors, students and non-immigrant workers on valid visas? |
Based on expiration of lawful presence documentation submitted. If submitting a receipt notice for extension of stay or adjustment of status, will receive a short-term extension. |
Does the state provide a driver's license extension based on receipt notices? |
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Does the state/territory issue driver's licenses to DACA grantees? |
Yes (based on unexpired EAD) |
Preferred Contact Information for Troubleshooting Tough Cases |
Maquella Grant at 803 896-4892 Maquella.Grant@SCDMV.net |
Words of Wisdom |
South Carolina has documentary requirements based on which status a person is in:
Non-Citizens must always appear in person and must go to designated service centers that have the resources necessary to evaluate immigration documentation. |
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 18091837.
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