How to contact SLED - The
public may reach SLED through telephone number (803) 737-9000 or through a mailing
address of:
Post Office Box 21398
Columbia, SC 29221
Concealed Weapons Permits, Security Guard, and Private Investigator Questions
(803) 896-7015
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is experiencing a tremendous influx of concealed weapon permit applications, both new and renewal. The applications are processed in the order in which they are received, starting from the date SLED actually receives the application. Processing is taking the full ninety days on both new and renewals. Please know that we are processing all applications as quickly as possible, while maintaining the quality of backgrounds required by law. Your patience is greatly appreciated during this time.
Alcohol Licensing Questions
(803) 896-6475
(803) 896-7488
Record Checks & Expungement Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(803) 896-1443 8:00-4:30
To obtain a reduced fee record check verification account, a completed
Charitable Account Application Form along with IRS documentation of Section 501 (c)(3) status must be submitted.
You may type directly into the application form on this website and print a copy
for mailing to SLED along with the IRS documentation.
For Fusion Center information,
click here.
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
Please report suspicious activities to (803) 896-7133 or sciic@sled.sc.gov