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How do you register a car in SC?
I just bought my brother’s old car. I think I need to register it before I can start driving. It’s my first car, so I don’t really know what to do. What do I need to do to register a car in South Carolina?
Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on the new car!
Registering a car
can seem like an intimidating task when you’ve never done it before, but it’s not so difficult when you take it one step at a time. Follow these instructions to register your car in South Carolina:- Complete Form 400, also known as the Application for Certificate of Title and Registration of Motor Vehicle or Manufactured Home/Mobile Home.
- Collect your documents including proof of ownership and your vehicle’s property tax receipt.
- Provide the DMV with yourinsurance information—you’ll need to buy a policy before you register the car.
- Pay the $40 registration fee.
If you’d like, you can complete the process in person or by mail. If you choose to register by mail, you’ll need to make copies of your identification and documents to send to the address listed on your Form 400. Remember that registration is a once-a-year deal. Make sure to pay the renewal fee to avoid late penalties and keep your car street-legal.
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