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Automobile Registration and Information
South Carolina law requires that you register your newly purchased vehicle within 45 days of the purchase date. For more information go to: https://www.scdmvonline.com/vehicle-owners/registration 
 
Driver’s License
You must obtain SC license plates within 45 days and driver’s license within 45 days after moving into the state.  Apply at SC Hwy Dept on SC Rd. 53. The McCormick SCDMV branch is open only on Wednesday 864-465-3229 or go to www.scdmvonline.com/driver-services for more information.
 
Golf Cart Permit
If you have a valid driver's license and golf cart permit, you may drive the golf cart during the day within four miles of your home or business and on secondary highways.
 
Once the golf cart permit and registration document have been issued, you must place the permit decal on the golf cart and carry the registration document in the golf cart at all times.
 
To receive a golf cart permit, you must do all of the following:
 
  • Complete the Golf Cart Permit Registration (SCDMV Form GC-2)
  • Provide proof of insurance for the golf cart
  • Provide your valid driver's license number
  • Pay $5
You may purchase a golf cart permit at any SCDMV branch.
 
Legal Residence & Homestead Exemption
File for legal residence or change of address at the Tax Assessor’s Office in County Court House. (864-852-2931). For information on homestead exemption go to:  www.mccormickcountysc.org/departments/auditor/homestead_tax_exemption.php 
 
Voter Registration
Voter registration must be completed at least 30 days prior to an election. Positive proof of residence is needed. Register at County Office Bldg. 610 South Mine Street, McCormick, SC (864-852-2089).  For more information go to: https://scvotes.gov/voters/register-to-vote/ 
 
Utilities
Electric Dominion Energy 800-251-7234     Outage 888-333-4465
County Water McCormick County 864-852-2807
Cable/Internet/Phone Western Carolina Telephone 864-852-5000
 
Building Permits
Building permits are required by McCormick County (864-852-2433).
 
Recycling Centers        
  •  Lost Wilderness(864) 333-20771548 Lost Wilderness Rd. Clarks Hill, SC 29821
  •  McCormick Center(864) 852-00521471 South Main St. McCormick, SC 29835
  •  Hamilton Brach Center(864) 333-270810903 SC Hwy 28 South Modoc, SC 29838
  •  Willington Center(864) 391-2872129 Old School Rd. Willington, SC 29835   
  •  Public hrs: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday  7 AM - 7 PM Sundays 3 PM - 7 PM
     Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays
Mail Delivery
Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when placing your mailbox:
  • Position your mailbox 41″ to 45″ from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry.
  • Place your mailbox 6″ to 8″ back from the curb. If you do not have a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance.
  • Put your house or apartment number on the mailbox.
  • If your mailbox is on a different street from your house or apartment, put your full street address on the box.
    Modoc Zip 29838,  Modoc Post Office Phone # 864-333-5540
 
For Additional Information
  • County Administrative Offices  864-852-2231, 864-852-2783 
  • McCormick Town Hall 864-852-2225
  • Chamber of Commerce 864-852-2835
  • Tax Assessor's Office 864-852-2931
  • Treasurer's Office 864-852-2332
  • Probate Court 864-852-2630
  • Clerk of Court 864-852-2195
  • Superintendent of Edu. 864-852-2435
  • County Ext. Service  864-465-2112
  • DSS  864-465-2140
  • Health Dept 864-852-2511
  • MACK (Arts Council)  864-852-3216
  • McCormick Senior Center 864-465-2626
McCormick County Sherriff Department
 
Sheriff Clarke Stearns
  
 Location:211 W. Augusta St.
 P.O. Box 1236
 McCormick, SC 29835
  
Office Phone: 864-465-2520
 
 
Modoc Volunteer Fire Department Information
 
The MVFD meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM at the MVFD  building in Modoc.  If you have a little or a lot of time, there is something for you to do.  For further information contact President, Claude Bussey or Chief Brad Barbee at modoocvfdchief@gmail.com.  The Modoc Volunteer Fire Department currently has an ISO Class 4 rating.  
 
Fire Permits:  If you plan to do any burning, you must register your burn by calling the 1-800-705-8616 on the day of your burn.  This is an automated system which will require registering your location, name and phone number.  The automated system will give you information regarding the burn level for that day.
 
Boating Information
 
You can find SC boating information at https://www.dnr.sc.gov/boating.html  
 
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