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South Carolina mobile ID updates

Charleston, South Carolina street

State of digital ID in South Carolina

Introduced in early 2025, South Carolina has introduced Bill 371, which aims to create a mobile ID for residents. As of February 2025, it has been referred to the Transportation Committee for further evaluation.

Notable elements of Bill 371:

  • Presentment of a South Carolina mobile ID to a law enforcement officer is not considered consent for the officer to access other apps or stored items on the presenter’s mobile device.
  • The department may charge and collect a reasonable fee for the issuance of mobile drivers’ licenses and mobile special identification cards.
  • A licensee shall have a license or mobile driver’s license in their immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display it upon demand by an officer of the State.

Other South Carolina mDL resources

Can You Put a Digital Version of a SC driver’s License on Your iPhone Like Car Insurance Cards? (The State)

Will SC Join Other States in Offering Digital IDs via iPhone? (Greenville News)