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

• Palachucola Range is closed until further notice
  The Palachucola Range is closed until further notice due to abuse.
• Dennis Wildlife Center will close April 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
  Dennis Wildlife Center will close due to asbestos abatement and HVAC work. The closure will begin at 4:30 PM April 25, 2025 until anticipated open date of May 21, 2025.
• 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.
• Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve to hiking until further notice
  Due to many large downed trees, landslides and trails being washed out we are closing Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve to hiking until further notice.
• 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.

Shooting Range Closures

• Palachucola Range is closed until further notice
  The Palachucola Range is closed until further notice due to abuse.

2025 Holiday Schedule

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