Daufuskie Island Public Ferry
Qualified Discount Rider ID Card (QDR)
---RESIDENT OR HOMEOWNER ONLY---
A quick tip to keep things moving
A little extra prep now can save a lot of time later.
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Applications submitted without the required documents cannot be processed until all required documents are received.
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When you submit your QDR application through the Beaufort County Website, please upload all required documents at the same time.
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Complete uploads help avoid delays and allow your application to move forward as quickly as possible.
Thank you for planning ahead.
Daufuskie Island Public Ferry Qualified Discount Rider (QDR)
Please note:
A few helpful notes before you apply:
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Palmetto Breeze does not review eligibility; we only process applications.
Our role begins after approval and is limited to issuing physical ID cards. -
Completed applications are processed in the order they are received.
Once all required documents are submitted through the Beaufort County Website, processing may take up to five business days. -
Before submitting your application through the Beaufort County Website:
Please take a moment to confirm that all required documentation is included. Submitting a complete application helps avoid delays and keeps the process moving smoothly. Incomplete applications cannot be processed until all documents are received, and all documentation must be submitted through the Beaufort County Website.
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Thank you for your patience and for helping us serve everyone as efficiently as possible.
A little extra preparation now can save time later
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When you submit your QDR application through the Beaufort County website, please upload all required documents at the same time. Complete submissions help avoid delays and keep your application moving smoothly.
Documents to upload with your application
Please upload clear PDF, JPEG, or Word copies of the following items, as they apply to your household:
• Driver’s licenses for all adult applicants
• The most recent property tax bill or a copy of the deed
• Birth certificates or guardianship papers for dependent applicants, including children or dependent adults
• Marriage certificate if a spouse is not listed on the deed or property tax bill
• Trust documents that identify the applicant as a beneficiary
Photo requirement
Please upload a passport-style photo for everyone listed on your account.
If you are a long-term tenant, please also upload your current lease. Short-term rentals do not qualify for QDR.
Thank you for helping keep the process smooth for everyone.
​Click here for Beaufort County's full details on the Daufuskie Island Ferry Program and current discounted fares.
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If you are a resident or homeowner on Daufuskie Island, you may qualify for discounted ferry tickets through the Official Daufuskie Island Public Ferry Program. To receive the discount, you will need a Qualified Discount Rider ID card. Here is how the process works:
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PHASE 1
Applying through the Beaufort County Website:
Beaufort County Government handles all eligibility reviews and application processing.
Apply online using the official Daufuskie Ferry ID Application.
Once your application is reviewed and all required documentation is complete, Beaufort County Administration will email Palmetto Breeze to continue with the following phase.
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PHASE 2
Picking up your ID card:
No need to drive all the way to Beaufort. Palmetto Breeze issues physical ID cards in Bluffton, SC.
ID pickup is coordinated by email during Palmetto Breeze business hours, excluding holidays and weekends. Once your application is approved and verified, our team will reach out to schedule a pickup time during regular hours.
NEED A REPLACEMENT CARD?
If your card is lost, still active, and your information has not changed, Palmetto Breeze can issue a replacement for a $25 fee.
Please email kmorales@palmettobreezetransit.com to request a pickup time.
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FERRY TICKETS AND SCHEDULE
For ferry schedules, tickets, or service details, please get in touch with Lowcountry Ferry Service directly.
Website
www.lowcoferry.com
Phone
843 422 1597
Email
info@locoferry.com
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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS
Our Mobility Manager is happy to help.
Email
kmorales@palmettobreezetransit.com
Phone
843 757 5782, option 3
~Thank you for your time and for helping keep the process smooth for everyone~