Office and Property Locations

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has both full-service and express offices located around the state to assist the public with licenses and boat titling needs. Full-service locations can assist you with all licensing and boat and motor titling and registration needs in person, whereas the express offices offer limited services to include watercraft renewals, duplicate registration cards, duplicate boat and motor decals, and forms. For a list of locations, hours and contact information please see below:

Full-service Locations

Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Express Locations

Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Headquarters Location

Administrative Headquarters
260 D Epting Lane
West Columbia, SC 29172

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202

When storms and inclement weather occur in South Carolina, state government offices, including SCDNR, follow the same weather hazard decisions made by county government officials where the state offices are located. The most up-to-date information regarding office closures and delayed openings can be found on the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) web site at: https://www.scemd.org/closings/

Property Closures

• The SCDNR Shooting Ranges will be closed from November 27 through December 1, 2025
  The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Shooting Ranges will be closed from November 27 through December 1, 2025, to allow range personnel to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday. All ranges will reopen on December 2, 2025, for normal operations. The Palachucola Shooting Range will reopen on December 4, 2025.
• Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve will be closed for a preservation project from Monday, September 29, 2025 through Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  The property is expected to re-open to the public on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. During this time, all access to the property will be closed. This includes complete closure of the Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve parking area.
• Eastatoe HP is closed until further notice
  The hiking trail is closed on Eastatoe HP due to significant damage from Hurricane Helene.
• South Fenwick Island WMA is currently closed until further notice
  Due to storm damage, the public dock on South Fenwick Island is currently closed. Campers still have access to the island, but please call the McKenzie Field Station at (843)-844-8822 or email mckenziefieldstation@dnr.sc.gov for more information.
• Beech Bottom Falls Trail is closed in Jocassee Gorges
  Effective immediately, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources has closed the Beech Bottom Falls in the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges in northern Pickens County. The trails are closed due to severe damage from Hurricane Helene.
• SCDNR temporarily closes Deveaux Bank Seabird Sanctuary
  The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has temporarily closed parts of Deveaux Bank Seabird Sanctuary to protect coastal birds during the nesting season. This closure occurs annually and is based on bird activity and suitable nesting habitat at the site.
• St. Stephen's Fish Lift Closed
  The St. Stephen's Fish Lift (Shad cam available) is closed.

2025 Holiday Schedule

All SCDNR offices will be closed on the Observed holiday date.