How to register to vote in South Carolina

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Deadlines for June 9 primary election

Online Register by Sunday, May 10
By mail Postmarked by Monday, May 11
In person Register by Friday, May 8
County boards of voter registration open during the weekend may accept registrations the weekend after the in-person registration deadline. Find contact information for your county's office here.

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Sunday, Oct. 4
By mail Postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5
In person Register by Friday, Oct. 2
County boards of voter registration open during the weekend may accept registrations the weekend after the in-person registration deadline. Find contact information for your county's office here.

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.