South Carolina DMV fees and documents
Every South Carolina fee and document DMV.ai has on file, grouped by task. Each one links to the official page it came from. Anything a state page doesn't state is left out, not guessed.
38 items across 8 tasks.
Boat registration
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)Fees
$20.00
$10.00
$10.00
$15.00
$30.00
Documents
BTR-1 Watercraft/Outboard Motor Application
Primary application form.
Paid property tax receipt
Required from county of residence.
Source: dnr.sc.gov
Change your address
Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · South Carolina Department of Motor VehiclesFees
Not stated
Not stated
Driver’s license renewal
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · South Carolina Department of Motor VehiclesFees
$25.00
Documents
Form 447-NC
Application for in-person or mail renewal.
Identity and address proof
Per Form MV-93, as applicable.
Source: dmv.sc.gov
First-time driver's license
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · South Carolina Department of Motor VehiclesFees
Knowledge test
dmv.sc.gov$2
Beginner's permit
dmv.sc.gov$2.50
8-year license
dmv.sc.gov$25
Documents
Proof of identity, citizenship, DOB
Proof of SC address
Social Security Number
Source: dmv.sc.gov
New resident guide
Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · South Carolina Department of Motor VehiclesFees
Eight-year driver's license $25
Documents
Proof of identity, citizenship and date of birth
Social Security number
Proof of current SC address
Title Application (Form 400)
Out-of-state title and/or registration
Paid property tax receipt
Source: dmv.sc.gov
REAL ID
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · South Carolina Department of Motor VehiclesFees
$25.00
Documents
Proof of identity, citizenship, DOB
Government-issued birth certificate or unexpired US passport.
Two proofs of current SC address
REAL ID requires two proofs of current physical SC address.
Proof of legal name change
Required if your current name differs from your identity document.
Source: dmv.sc.gov
Title transfer
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · South Carolina Department of Motor VehiclesFees
$15.00
Documents
Assigned title
Back of the title completed showing buyer and seller information, odometer, sale price and date.
Title Application (SCDMV Form 400)
Completed title application form.
Infrastructure maintenance fee or sales tax
5% of purchase price, capped at $500.
Source: dmv.sc.gov
Vehicle registration
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · South Carolina Department of Motor VehiclesFees
Registration/license plate fee
Standard SC registration/plate fee for a regular passenger vehicle, paid every two years.
dmv.sc.gov$40.00
Documents
Title Application (SCDMV Form 400)
Completed title application form.
Out-of-state vehicle title and/or registration
Required for titling/registering a vehicle moved into SC.
Paid vehicle property tax receipt
Original paid property tax receipt from the county treasurer's office.
Source: dmv.sc.gov
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