Below please find useful links & information pertaining to services in Folly Beach and County Information (Department of Motor Vehicles, postal offices, voting, public libraries and general County information).
Folly Beach Government
Form of Government: Mayor-Council (4 year terms)
Current Mayor: Carl Beckmann (term expires 4/10)
Type of Election: Non-Partisan
Regular Council Meetings are held: Fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall
In order to vote in the next election, you must register with Charleston County 30 days prior to the election. You will need to show proof of residency when you apply. Please visit www.scvotes.org for additional information or call (843) 727-6477.
Another option is for you to register at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) but I would call in advance as policies change frequently: (843) 884-9760.
Department of Motor Vehicles
If you are a new resident in South Carolina, you must apply for a South Carolina drivers license. If you own a vehicle(s) it must also be registered in South Carolina.
If you have a valid driver’s license issued by the state from which you moved, you can use it for 90 days. After 90 days, you must surrender it and obtain a South Carolina driver license. You have 45 days to transfer your out of state vehicle registration to South Carolina.
For registration fees, title & information on what forms of identifications you will need to bring with you, please visit South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles website at: http://www.scdmvonline.com/
Charleston County has several other library branches. Please call or visit their website for locations and hours:
Charleston County Public Library: http://www.ccpl.org/ or (843) 805-6801
