Registering To Vote

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Who Can Register?

To be eligible to vote in South Carolina you must:

• be a United States citizen
• be at least eighteen years old on or before the next election
• be a resident of South Carolina, this county, and precinct
• not be under a court order declaring you mentally incompetent
• not be confined in any public prison resulting from a conviction of a crime
• have never been convicted of a felony or offense against the election laws; OR, if previously convicted, have served the entire sentence, including probation or parole, or have received a pardon for the conviction.

You must register to vote in your county of residence at least 30 days prior to the election.

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Voter Registration Deadlines

You must be a resident of a city for 30 days to vote in a municipal election.

Voters who have moved from another county must submit a new registration to the Pickens Elections office by the deadline. Registered voters who have moved within Pickens County or changed their name should update their information by the deadline.

Any form of application must be submitted on or before the deadline to be valid for any specific election. Applications submitted after the deadline will be processed but will not be valid for that particular election.

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How can I register to vote or update my registration?

OPTION #1: REGISTER ONLINE

• Requires S.C. Driver’s License or DMV ID
• If you have moved and not updated your address with the DMV, do this first by clicking here. Click “Next” and follow prompts.
• After you have updated your DMV record, click “Register Now” to register or update your record.

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OPTION #2: REGISTER IN PERSON AT OUR OFFICE 

If you are registering for the first time in Pickens, you must provide ONE of the following:

• a current photo ID that has your correct name and picture
• a current utility bill with your name and address (the following are accepted: power, cable, satellite, natural gas, internet, telephone)
• a current bank statement that shows your name and address
• a current paycheck or paycheck stub that shows your name and address
• other government document (excluding a voter registration card) that shows your name and address

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OPTION #3: MAIL IN A COMPLETED FORM

Download, complete, print, and sign the application. If you are registering for the first time in Pickens, you must attach a copy of ONE of the following:

• a valid photo ID that has your correct name and picture
• a current utility bill showing your name and address in the county (the following are accepted: power, cable, satellite, natural gas, internet, telephone)
• a current bank statement that shows your name and address in this county
• a current paycheck or paycheck stub that shows your name and address in this county
• other government document (excluding a voter registration card) that shows your name and address in this county

Once you have completed your application, deliver it to us via email, fax, or mail. Contact information can be found on the Contact Us page.

OPTION #4: VISIT A SELECT GOVERNMENT OFFICE

Laws dictate that the Division of Motor Vehicles must offer voter registration. In Pickens County, there are additional government offices where you may register. When you complete your application at these offices, it can take six weeks or more before an application is processed.