South Carolina issues both five-year and ten-year licenses. If you are a United States citizen and you visit a DMV branch office to obtain an original or renewal license, you will receive a ten-year license unless you are over 65 years of age. Persons who are 65 years of age or older may not obtain a ten year license, but will be issued a five year license. When you apply for a driver's license, SCDMV will run automatic checks against the Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) and the Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS) databases to check your prior driving history in other states. The checks are performed when a customer applies for an original credential, renews a credential, is reexamined or moves from a beginner permit to a license. They are designed to insure drivers have only one valid license at a time. Follow the links below to obtain information on getting an initial driver license, renewing your license, and other driver services. Question and Answers for South Carolina drivers license exam  How to get an Initial Driver License.  How to get a Beginner Permit.  Review our Accepted Forms of Identification for obtaining an initial driver license, beginner's permit, or identification card.  Information on Driver License Testing.  How to Renew Your Driver License.  How to Reinstate a Driver License after a suspension.  Insurance Requirements including information on registering as an uninsured motorist.