South Carolina DUI Record Expungement (Not Available) 2026
South Carolina does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged, so there is no filing cost to add up here. What the rule means after a first or repeat offense is below.
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South Carolina DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in South Carolina?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in South Carolina typically run $2,500 to $10,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $400 to $1,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $20,679 (range $11,132 to $32,130) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in South Carolina?
A first-offense DUI conviction in South Carolina carries a license suspension of 180 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in South Carolina for a first DUI?
Yes. South Carolina requires an ignition interlock device for 6 months following a first DUI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in South Carolina?
South Carolina does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.
South Carolina DUI figures this calculator uses
- DUI record relief
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Statutory figures were checked against South Carolina law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; years since conviction: 1-3 years):
South Carolina does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing or nondisclosure, which this calculator does not cover. There is no expungement filing cost to estimate.
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On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in South Carolina comes to about $20,679, the 17th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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