How do I get a City of Charleston Bicycle License? Do I need one?

All bicycles ridden in the City Limits are required to have a City Bicycle license. You MUST bring the bicycle to the Police Headquarters at 180 Lockwood Blvd. to be registered. (Exceptions: College of Charleston students may register at the College Public Safety office on St. Philip's St. and occasional bike safety events hosted by the Crime Prevention unit).
The biggest benefit is that the serial numbers are forever recorded with CPD. If your bicycle is ever stolen, here or elsewhere, you only need to tell the officer it has a City of Charleston license and he can call CPD dispatch to get the necessary numbers to file his report. It helps Police return your bike to if it is recovered.

Bicycle License
With receipt $1.00 Without receipt $5.00
Present your State issued ID/license
Bring the Bicycle to be licensed ( Police personnel must actually see the serial numbers to verify, copies of papers will not suffice - it could make the difference in a wrong person getting arrested)

Bring the sales receipt