Voter Registration

Voter Registration applications for new registrations must be received by the Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office or postmarked no later than 30 days prior to election.

17 year olds who will be 18 years of age as of the date of the next General Election may register to vote prior to 18th birthday and may also participate in primary elections prior to 18th birthday.

You will receive a voter registration certificate confirming that your voter registration application has been approved and processed. Click here to verify your registration. Please contact the Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office by calling (843)744-8683 or by sending an email to voterregistration@charlestoncounty.org if you do not receive this certificate.

Voter Registration applications or change of address forms may be:

1. Mailed: POB 71419, North Charleston SC 29415
2. Faxed: (843)974-6419
3. Emailed: voterregistration@charlestoncounty.org (must provide signature)

Voting Info

When Do I Vote?
On election day 7am to 7pm

Listed below are locations where Charleston County residents can register to vote. Registrants must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of South Carolina and be at least 18 years old by the next general election. Based on state and federal law, each eligible applicant is registered within the proper precinct and various single-member districts.

Citizens may also register by mail. Applications are available at Charleston County Library branches, city halls, post offices and various high schools. An online application is available through SCVotes.org or the S.C. Election Commission Web Site.

State and federal laws, including the Motor Voter Act, dictate that the S.C. Department of Public Safety's Division of Motor Vehicles must offer voter registration to all citizens. Other agencies also mandated to offer voter registration include military recruitment stations and various other federal and state offices. However, you must also be a client at the location where you want to register. "Motor Voter" registration sites are listed by geographic area: Charleston Peninsula, East Cooper, North Area, West Ashley

Voter Registration Sites

Municipalities

City of Charleston
City of Folly Beach
City of North Charleston
City of Isle of Palms
Town of Awendaw
Town of Hollywood
Town of James Island
Town of Kiawah Island
Town of Lincolnville
Town of McClellanville
Town of Meggett
Town of Mount Pleasant
Town of Ravenel
Town of Rockville
Town of Seabrook Island
Town of Sullivan's Island

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