Last updated 2026-07-17 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Warm weather, low taxes, and fast growth keep pulling people south.
Driver license deadline: 90 days after moving
Vehicle registration deadline: 45 days after moving
Cities covered: Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Rock Hill, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach
South Carolina sits in the south region. The two deadlines that catch new residents off guard are the driver license update (within 90 days) and vehicle registration (within 45 days).