The short version.
The South Carolina voter registration file is a public record you request from the state elections office. You pay a fee, sign a use affidavit, and get the list of registered voters for your district — names, addresses, and registration details. Then you hand it to Motion51 and we load it, geocode it, and cut your turf.
South Carolina sells lists through a self-service online portal, but only to registered South Carolina voters. Electronic lists start at $25 and are capped at $2,500 for the whole state; single-district flat rates make small races cheap.
Where to request it.
- Office
- South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC)
- Contact
- Phone: (803) 734-9060 | elections@elections.sc.gov
What it costs.
Tiered $25-$2,500 cap statewide. Flat: SC House $160, Senate $300, US House $1,200.
How to request it, step by step.
- Confirm you're a registered South Carolina voter -- it's required by law (S.C. Code 7-3-20(D)(13)).
- Go to the State Election Commission's Saleable Data portal (vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/SaleableData) and create a login.
- Build your list by any mix of county, voting district, age, sex, race, household, election participation, or registration date.
- Review the fee: electronic lists start at $25 (1,000-5,000 records) and scale up to a $2,500 statewide cap; flat district rates are $160 (State House), $300 (State Senate), $1,200 (US House).
- Pay online and download your file immediately (a comma-separated .txt file).
How long it takes.
Not posted; electronic download immediate.
Use restrictions — read before you order.
MUST BE A REGISTERED SC VOTER (S.C. Code 7-3-20(D)(13)). No commercial solicitation (30-2-50).
Costs, forms, and rules change between cycles. Always confirm the current details on the official South Carolina page linked above before you send payment. This page is a plain-language summary, not legal advice.
South Carolina voter file FAQ.
How much does the South Carolina voter file cost?
Electronic lists start at $25 for up to 5,000 records and are capped at $2,500 for the entire state. Flat district rates are $160 for a State House district, $300 for a State Senate district, and $1,200 for a US House district.
Who can buy the South Carolina voter list?
You must be a registered South Carolina voter. The data can't be used for commercial solicitation (S.C. Code 30-2-50).
How fast can I get it?
Electronic lists download immediately once you pay through the online portal.
Do I have to load the file into Motion51 myself?
No -- send us the South Carolina file and we load it, geocode it, and build your turf.
Once you have the file, Motion51 takes it from there.
Getting the file is the errand. The campaign is what happens next: loading tens of thousands of addresses, putting them on a map, cutting them into walkable turf, and tracking every door. That's what Motion51 does.
Send us the file the state gives you and we load it in, geocode the addresses, and set up your district so volunteers can start knocking. The app works offline for the stretches where cell coverage drops, and every door is logged with a timestamp. If you're weighing a race in South Carolina, our For Candidates page walks through the next steps.