South Carolina Code 56-1-540. Files, records, and indexes to be kept
(1) File every application for a license received by it and shall maintain suitable indexes containing, in alphabetical order:
(a) all applications denied and on each thereof note of the reasons for such denial;
(b) all applications granted; and
(c) the name of every licensee whose license has been canceled, suspended or revoked by the department and after each such name a note of the reasons for such action; and
(2) The department shall file all accident reports and abstracts of court records of convictions received by it under the laws of this State and, in connection therewith, maintain convenient records or make suitable notations in order that an individual record of each licensee showing the convictions of such licensee and the traffic accidents in which he has been involved shall be readily ascertainable and available for the consideration of the department upon application for renewal of license and at other suitable times.