South Carolina Voter File
How to get the official South Carolina voter list from the state, what it costs, who qualifies, and how to turn the file into a canvass once it arrives.
At a glance
- Estimated fee
- Ask the state
- Who can request
- Registered South Carolina voters (individuals — for example the candidate, or a team member registered to vote in SC)
- Activate can request?
- A qualifying campaign must request it first
- Registered voters (estimate)
- About 3.4 million
- Verified against
- scvotes.gov — September 25, 2026
South Carolina requires a qualifying requestor
South Carolina sells voter lists directly to registered South Carolina voters — individuals only — so the candidate or a teammate who is an SC voter places the order. Local lists are inexpensive: a school-district or town-sized list typically runs $25–$275, a full county about $650, and statewide is capped at $2,500. Order online at vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/SaleableData (sign in with MySCVotes using your voter-registration details), download the file, then bring it into Activate with the Upload Your List button below. For races below the county level, the state recommends confirming current district boundaries with your county's voter registration office first.
Legal basis: S.C. Code Ann. §§ 7-3-20(D)(13), 7-1-20(14); 30-2-30(3), 30-2-50
What is the South Carolina voter file?
The South Carolina voter file is the official statewide list of registered voters maintained by the state election office. It typically includes voter names, addresses, party registration (where applicable), precinct, district, and voting history. Campaigns use it to organize canvassing and mail programs. The South Carolina public voter file doesn't include phone numbers, so to call or text voters you will need a list that has them.
How to request the South Carolina voter file
Once you have the file, you can import it into a political canvassing tool like Activate to organize volunteers and track outreach.
- 1Confirm you are a qualifying requestor in South Carolina (Registered South Carolina voters (individuals — for example the candidate, or a team member registered to vote in SC)).
- 2Visit the official South Carolina election office request page.
- 3South Carolina sells voter lists directly to registered South Carolina voters — individuals only — so the candidate or a teammate who is an SC voter places the order. Local lists are inexpensive: a school-district or town-sized list typically runs $25–$275, a full county about $650, and statewide is capped at $2,500. Order online at vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/SaleableData (sign in with MySCVotes using your voter-registration details), download the file, then bring it into Activate with the Upload Your List button below. For races below the county level, the state recommends confirming current district boundaries with your county's voter registration office first.
- 4Receive the file and upload it securely to Activate for your campaign.
When the South Carolina file arrives, bring it into Activate
If you already have a voter file you are authorized to use, create a campaign and upload it through the campaign's voter import. Review the field mapping and import results before assigning voters to volunteers.
- Upload CSV, Excel, delimited text, or a ZIP containing supported CSV and Excel files.
- The importer detects the delimiter (comma, tab, semicolon or pipe) rather than assuming commas, and reads the UTF-16 exports some state systems still produce.
- Every value is kept as text, so a ZIP of 02134 stays 02134 and a long voter ID stays intact.
- The first 5,000 records in an import are stored free. The cost step shows the record count and the total in Credits before you confirm.
Core canvassing is free, and each import includes the first 5,000 usable records. AI-assisted preparation and additional records use Credits; SMS requires purchased Credits.
This state's voter file is not currently available in Activate. Before ordering, confirm that you qualify to request and use it, and check the election office's current fee and delivery instructions. Permission for Activate to request a file does not mean a file has been ordered or is ready to use.
Eligibility and restrictions
Eligible requestors: Registered South Carolina voters (individuals — for example the candidate, or a team member registered to vote in SC)
Legal basis: S.C. Code Ann. §§ 7-3-20(D)(13), 7-1-20(14); 30-2-30(3), 30-2-50
Cost and turnaround
We show a fee only when the state's own official text states it, so ask the South Carolina election office for the current cost. Turnaround varies by state and request volume. Delivery may be instant download, email, or physical media depending on the state. Check the official South Carolina election office page for the most current timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the South Carolina voter file cost?
We show a fee only when the state's own official text states it. Ask the South Carolina election office for the current cost; the official link is on this page.
Who can request the South Carolina voter file?
Registered South Carolina voters (individuals — for example the candidate, or a team member registered to vote in SC)
Can I download the South Carolina voter file online?
Some requestors may be able to request or download the file through the official South Carolina election office portal.
How long does it take to get the South Carolina voter file?
Turnaround varies by state and request volume. Check the official South Carolina election office page for current processing times.
What is in the South Carolina voter file?
State voter files typically include voter name, address, party registration (where applicable), precinct, district, and voting history fields. Exact fields vary by state and are controlled by state law.
How many voters are in the South Carolina voter file?
Our state register estimates about 3.4 million registered voters in South Carolina, so a statewide file runs to roughly that many records. A district, county or city list is a fraction of it.
Can I import the South Carolina voter file into Activate?
Yes, if you are authorized to use it. Create a campaign and upload the file through the campaign's voter import. Upload CSV, Excel, delimited text, or a ZIP containing supported CSV and Excel files. The importer detects the delimiter (comma, tab, semicolon or pipe) rather than assuming commas, and reads the UTF-16 exports some state systems still produce. Every value is kept as text, so a ZIP of 02134 stays 02134 and a long voter ID stays intact. The first 5,000 records in an import are stored free. The cost step shows the record count and the total in Credits before you confirm.
Field guides
How to Get the South Carolina Voter File: Who Can Buy It, and What It Costs
South Carolina sells voter lists only to registered South Carolina voters, and prices them on a sliding per-record scale that puts a school-district list near $200 and caps the statewide file at $2,500; this covers who places the order, how the portal works, and what the state use restriction actually prohibits.
How to Get Your State's Voter File and Put It to Work in the Field
State voter files run from free to $5,000, and the fee has nothing to do with what you get. This walks through which office keeps the list, why almost every published figure is still an estimate, what actually arrives in the file, and what secure handling costs once you import it.
Bring Your Own List: Make a Voter File Import-Ready Before You Upload
A pre-upload readiness pass for a bring-your-own voter list: what a usable file looks like, where to get one when there is none, and the checks for provenance, minimization, normalization, deduplication, suppression, access, validation, and retention that decide whether the canvass built on it holds up.
Ready to use the South Carolina voter file?
Canvassing is free on Activate for local campaigns — routes, door logging, and phone banking, plus the first 5,000 records of every import. Import your voter list, invite volunteers, and start reaching voters today.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Voter file access laws and fees change. Confirm the current procedure with the official state election office before submitting a request.