On Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections invites all eligible residents to participate in National Voter Registration Day. This nationwide event aims to ensure that every eligible voter is registered, informed and ready to vote in upcoming elections. For 2025, Charleston County Elections is partnering with City Lights Eastside and Sky Zone Charleston, where visitors can check their voter registration on-site and receive a special perk.
Voters must be properly registered at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Eligible citizens can register or update their information through several methods:
Register online using a valid and updated South Carolina driver’s license or DMV ID.
Submit registration applications:
By mail
By email
By fax
In person at the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections
Applicants registering by mail, email, fax or in person must provide a valid photo ID or a government, utility or bank document showing their name and county address.
2025 Municipal Elections
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Registration deadline: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (postmarked by Monday, Oct. 6, 2025)
Runoff election (if necessary): Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Early Voting
Early voting will be available at five centers from Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, through Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting for the 2025 municipal elections will not be open on weekends. Early voting locations can be found at CHSVotes.gov.
Absentee Voting
Residents seeking to vote absentee must qualify and return a completed application no later than Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. Absentee ballots are due no later than Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. Ballots can be returned by mail or in person at Charleston County Elections headquarters. They may also be returned in person at any early voting center but not at Election Day polling locations.
For additional information on registration methods and requirements, visit CHSVotes.gov. To check your voter registration status, visit SCVotes.gov.
Charleston County Elections is responsible for conducting all municipal, state and federal elections in Charleston County. The department also organizes outreach events with community members to encourage election education and participation.
For more information about Charleston County elections and voter services, or to check your voter registration, visit CHSVotes.gov.