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Beaufort County Assessor’s Office RealProperty@bcgov.net | www.BCgov.net 843-255-2400
Beaufort County Auditor’s Office Auditor@bcgov.net | www.BCgov.net 843-255-2500
Beaufort County Board of Elections Voter@bcgov.net | www.BCgov.net 843-255-6900
Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office www.BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com 843-255-2600
Department of Motor Vehicles 15 Sheridan Park, Bluffton 28 Munch Drive, Beaufort www.SCDMVonline.com 803-896-5000
SC Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.sc.gov/boating/registration 803-734-3857
Beaufort County Public Schools – Click HERE
Getting a Driver’s License
You must apply for a driver’s license within 90 days of your move. Bring to your nearest SCDMV office:
- Two mail items proving your current SC This could be a utility bill in your name or school enrollment letter.
- Birth certificate or current passport
- Social Security Card
- Proof of Insurance
Registering to Vote
Register to vote with the Beaufort County Board of Elections in-person, by mail, or online, with the following:
- SC Driver’s License or ID card
- Social Security Card
Registering a Motor Vehicle, Motorcycle or Recreational Vehicle
Upon moving, you have 45 days to register.
First, visit the Beaufort County Auditor’s Office to have a tax bill created with the following:
- Bill of Sale or Title (If purchased from an individual, title must be signed by both parties)
- Driver’s License
- Most recent vehicle registration
Bring your newly printed tax bill to the Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office to pay. Last, go to any SCDMV field office with:
- Your tax receipt from the Treasurer’s office
- Driver’s License
- Proof of Insurance
- Bill of Sale or Title (If purchased from an individual, title must be signed by both parties)
- Most recent vehicle registration
- If you are 64 years of age or older, ask at SCDMV about a registration fee
Real Property
This is land, buildings and mobile homes.
Legal Residence
If your Beaufort County property will be your legal residence you may qualify for a Legal Residence Exemption. The application is available online or by visiting the Assessor’s Office. Submit the form as soon as possible; you do not need to wait until you get a tax bill.
The following documents are required for each owner:
- SC Driver’s License or ID Card
- SC Vehicle Registration
- Most recently filed SC Individual Income
Tax Return
- SC Voter Registration Card
- Military ID (Military personnel only)
If you do not have all of the above, contact the Assessor’s Office to identify acceptable alternatives.