how long does it take to get driving liscense for the first time in south carolina
You can count the amount of time you've held your permit in another state towards the 180 days needed to apply for a license. You have 90 days after establishing residency to obtain as SC driver's license.To do so, visit your local DMV office and: 1  Surrender your driver's license from your former state. 15 years old: eligible for a learner's permit. 2  15 years old and 180 days: eligible for provisional license. 3  16 years old: eligible for special restricted license, or unrestricted license (with conditional license). 4  17 years old: eligible for regular driver license (without conditional license).