Hilton Head DMV
There is no DMV office on Hilton Head Island. The nearest SCDMV branch is in Bluffton, and license and registration renewals can be done online.
- 15 Sheridan Park Cir, Bluffton, SC 29910
- (843) 815-6981
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Wed9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Sat-SunClosed
- On the island: No DMV office
- Nearest: Bluffton
- Online: Renewals
Is there a DMV on Hilton Head Island?
No. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has no office on Hilton Head Island. The nearest branch is in Bluffton at 15 Sheridan Park Circle, off Bluffton Parkway. The branch phone is (843) 815-6981. Details on the branch, including what to bring for a REAL ID, are on the Bluffton DMV page.
Hours at the nearest office
The Bluffton branch is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Wednesday it opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. The state's branch page shows live wait times, so check it before you drive. Written tests for Class D, E, F and M licenses are given until 4 p.m., walk-in road tests until 1:30 p.m. and appointments from 2 to 4 p.m. The office does not give a CDL road test.
What you can do online
Some trips to the office can be skipped. An eligible driver can renew a license online; the state charges $25 for an eight-year license and lists the conditions, which include that your last renewal was not by mail or online and that a licensed eye-care professional sends in your vision exam. If you do not qualify, renew in person. A vehicle registration can be renewed online, at an SCDMV Express kiosk, or at the county treasurer's office after you pay your vehicle property taxes, and the county passes your payment to the SCDMV. The decal comes by mail. Start at the SCDMV website.
Bring originals for a REAL ID
A REAL ID needs proof of identity, proof of your Social Security number, two proofs of your South Carolina address and proof of any legal name change. Documents must be originals or certified copies. Photocopies and phone photos are not accepted.
More Hilton Head Services
Bluffton DMV at 15 Sheridan Park Circle: hours (Wednesday opens 9:30), phone and the documents to bring for a South Carolina REAL ID.
Town of Hilton Head Island: Town Hall's address and hours, business licenses, Town Council and elections, building permits and public services.
Hilton Head Island's three post offices on Bow Circle, William Hilton Parkway and in Sea Pines, with hours, zip codes, directions and ratings.
The Beaufort County library's Hilton Head branch on Beach City Road: hours, cards and services, plus the Heritage Library Foundation's history collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a DMV on Hilton Head Island?
No. The nearest South Carolina DMV office is in Bluffton at 15 Sheridan Park Circle, phone (843) 815-6981.
What are the hours of the DMV near Hilton Head?
The Bluffton branch is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed weekends.
Can I renew my South Carolina driver's license online?
Eligible drivers can. The state charges $25 for an eight-year license and lists the conditions on dmv.sc.gov. If you are not eligible, renew in person at a branch such as Bluffton.
Can I renew my vehicle registration without going to the DMV?
Yes. Registration can be renewed online, at an SCDMV Express kiosk, or at the county treasurer's office after you pay your vehicle property taxes.
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