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  • Should I keep my Michigan driver's license, or get a South Carolina license? I have been living and working in South Carolina since Dec '06. However, I still drive a car with Michigan plates (registered under my father's name and address, which is my previous address), and I have a Michigan driver's license under this address. I also have the title to the car in my possession, but have not yet registered the title. According to the SC DMV online, I was supposed to have already registered my vehicle and obtained a SC license if I am a "permanent resident", but I do not know what defines a "permanent resident" and I might be moving back to Michigan soon. Of note: my title has a "date of sale" dated 12/29/06, although I have not yet signed the title, and the penalty for late fees is $75.00 for late registration in SC, but $15.00 in MI (so I'd rather register in MI). I will soon be driving to MI anyway.

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    Where do you currently reside(live...eat, sleep, drink, potty?)? That defines a permanent resident. If you do all that in S.C. then you had best get to the DMV and get a new DL and RO. If you are the new titled owner but you haven't signed the title then you haven't actually purchased the vehicle as of yet unless you have a bill of sale in your hand. Even if you move back to MI you need to have your current information correct now. IF you were to get pulled over for any minor thing right now you would be facing over $500.00 in fines for not having a valid RO and your DL being incorrect. Momma_Bear

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If you've been working in SC since December, you need to get an SC license and registration ASAP. You are considered a resident as soon as you take a job.

gomanyes562

Most state only give you 30 days to get new license for the address and state you currently live in. Failure to do this can result in large fines,

Jan Luv

If you are living and working in SC, and plan to stay, then you are a permantent resident. If the car is yours, you need to get it in your name as soon as possible. Registration, and inspection are a lot easier if the car is legally yours.

Emma

unless you plan on LIVING in Michigan in the extremely near future, I'd be getting my SC license and plates right now.

Snuffy

You're a permanent resident the moment you accept a job, rent an apartment, get a home phone in your name. Go get SC plates and a licence ASAP

Chris F

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