The Adventure Begins

If you are looking for a place that offers all the amenities you'll ever need, a place that offers a perfect balance between the charm and grace of yesterday and the promise of tomorrow, you will find it in Aiken, SC.  With its rich heritage, impeccable beauty, cosmopolitan flair, and unparalleled quality of life, Aiken is the ideal place to come and spend a day, week or a lifetime. ​

1,080.66

TOTAL AREA OF COUNTY

171,767

AIKEN COUNTY POPULATION

31,391

CITY OF AIKEN POPULATION

Relocation Guide

Aiken is the perfect place for all ages and for all seasons. It offers distinctiveness often unheard of in today’s world, where affordable housing, ​award-winning schools, diverse recreational opportunities, and a progressive approach to business go hand-in-hand to offer something for every lifestyle. ​

Experience Southern hospitality in Aiken

Weather

Aiken's residents enjoy the change of seasons without prolonged severe weather.  
Sunny days per year on average.
The July high is around 92 degrees.
The January low is around 32 degrees.
THE ESSENTIALS
​Electricity + Gas
Inside the City of Aiken contact Dominion Energy
Unincorporated areas contact Aiken Electric Co-op
Water
City of Aiken, Water Service Request
803.642.7603
Vehicle Registration
You have 45 days to transfer your vehicle title and registration.
1. Start at the Aiken County Government Center with your
out of state title or previous car registration form and the vehicle's current mileage. At the Center you will be directed to the Auditor’s Office to calculate your tax bill. The tax rate for personal vehicles in Aiken County is 6%. This is paid at the Treasurer’s
Office. Both offices are located at 1930 University
Parkway in Aiken. You will be issued a paid property tax
receipt and South Carolina title or registration.
2. Next go to a South Carolina Department of Motor
Vehicles office. The Aiken DMV Office is located at
1755 Richland Avenue East, Aiken, SC 29801
803.641.7752
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed on state holidays
You will need the following to complete your registration
• The paid property tax receipt you received at the Aiken
County Government Center.
• Your out-of-state vehicle title and registration.
If there is a lien on your vehicle, you must bring the name and
address of the company that holds the lien.
• Liability Insurance information
Provide the name of your automobile liability insurance company,
not the name of the agent. If you are a new resident in South
Carolina and have an automobile policy with a national insurance
company, be sure to change your address with your insurance
company before you register your vehicle in South Carolina.
DMV will verify your coverage electronically. If the insurance
policy cannot be verified, your driver’s license and vehicle
registration may be suspended.
• Odometer mileage reading
This information is used to complete Form 400, Certificate of Title/Registration. The form is available at the DMV office or may be downloaded and completed in advance at www.scdmvonline.com 
• Personal Identification
A valid/unexpired out of state driver’s license or a new South
Carolina driver’s license are acceptable forms of identification.
Fees
$250 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee + Registration Fee based on type of vehicle. 

Driver's License SC DMV
You have 90 days to obtain your license
  • If your out of state license is valid/unexpired you do not have to pass the knowledge test or road test.
  • Proof of Identity, US Citizenship, and Date of Birth (Government-issued birth certificate or valid US Passport)
    Proof of Social Security Number
    Two Proofs of Current, Physical SC Address
    Proof of Legal Name Change, if applicable
  • An eye exam will be given at all SC Department of Motor Vehicles offices or you may submit a statement of visual acuity from an eye specialist.​
  • Note: All documents must be originals 
Military personnel (and their dependents) and students
temporarily in South Carolina are not required to obtain
a South Carolina Driver’s license. However, you must
have a driver’s license from your home state to operate
in South Carolina.
Motor Voter Law: If you are a United States citizens and 18 years of age or older, you may register to vote when you have a driver’s
license issued or renewed. Your registration application will
be forwarded to the registrar in your county of residence.
You must present acceptable proof of your social security
number.
Voter Registration
​In order to vote, South Carolina law requires one must first
register to vote at least 30 days prior to the election.
Registration and Elections ​
Tax Information
 A tax guide for new residents is available from the SC Department of Revenue. Individual income tax rates range from 3% to a top rate of 7% on taxable income. Tax brackets are adjusted annually for inflation. The South Carolina state sales tax rate is 6%. There is a 1% Capital Projects Tax and a 1% Education
Capital Improvement Tax in Aiken County. An additional 1% Hospitality Tax applies to prepared food in the City of Aiken.