South Carolina Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

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A South Carolina motor vehicle bill of sale records the sale of a vehicle from one individual to another. The document indicates the date of the transaction, the price of the vehicle, information regarding the vehicle (make, model, VIN, mileage), and the signatures of the parties.

South Carolina Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

A South Carolina motor vehicle bill of sale records the sale of a vehicle from one individual to another. The document indicates the date of the transaction, the price of the vehicle, information regarding the vehicle (make, model, VIN, mileage), and the signatures of the parties.

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A South Carolina motor vehicle bill of sale records the sale of a vehicle from one individual to another. The document indicates the date of the transaction, the price of the vehicle, information regarding the vehicle (make, model, VIN, mileage), and the signatures of the parties.

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South Carolina Vehicle Registration (4 Steps)

The buyer must register their vehicle within 45 days of purchase to avoid fines.[1]
 

1.  Certificate of Title and Notice of Vehicle Sold

After selling a vehicle, the seller will need to sign over the vehicle’s Certificate of Title and give it to the buyer.[2] They will also need to complete the Notice of Vehicle Sold (SCDMV Form 416) and deliver it to the nearest DMV branch office or mail it to the address below.[3]

SCDMV
PO Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0036

2. Complete Title Application

After obtaining the vehicle’s Certificate of Title, the buyer must complete the Title Application (Form 400) to apply for title and registration.[4]

3. Pay Property Tax

South Carolina residents are required to pay property tax on new vehicles before they can be registered. To accomplish this, the buyer will need to contact their county tax office to make a property tax bill, pay the required amount, and collect a receipt for the payment.[5]

4. Go to DMV Branch

After the above steps have been completed, the buyer can present themselves at a DMV branch location and provide the following to apply for titling and registration:[6]

Applications may also be sent by mail to the address provided in Step 1.

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Sources

  1. § 56-3-110(B), (H)
  2. § 56-3-200
  3. SC DMV – Buying or Selling a Car
  4. § 56-3-230
  5. SC DMV – Buying or Selling a Car
  6. SC DMV – Titles (Titling a Vehicle), SC DMV – Buying or Selling a Car