If I want to transfer my license plate to a replacement vehicle, what do I need to do?
  • Take the registration of your previous vehicle and the Bill of Sale for your replacement vehicle to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and register your replacement vehicle and perform the transfer.
    • You will not need to pay taxes on the replacement vehicle until the anniversary of the license plate/registration renewal month.
  • Legislation was passed requiring the Department of Motor Vehicle to develop a system that would prevent customers from transferring a license plate to a vehicle after the first time without first paying the property taxes.
    • This legislation was effective beginning January 1, 2006.
    • See State Appropriations 2007-2008 DMV Proviso 36A.7 for more details.

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1. How do you determine what my motor vehicle is worth?
2. What is the assessment ratio on motor vehicles in South Carolina?
3. When are vehicle taxes due?
4. How do I get a high-mileage adjustment?
5. When I bought my car, the dealership told me they would take care of the taxes and tags. Why did you send me a tax bill?
6. I received a tax bill on a motor vehicle that I have sold. What do I need to do?
7. If I want to transfer my license plate to a replacement vehicle, what do I need to do?
8. If I move out of this state, what should I do with my South Carolina license plate?
9. How do I apply for an active-duty military exemption for my vehicle(s)?
10. How do I apply for the senior citizen discount?