Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
South Carolina vehicle title transfer office for Charleston and Charleston County. Get your Charleston bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the SC SCDMV – Charleston Office.
Charleston Title & Registration Office
Office Name
SC SCDMV – Charleston Office
Address
3790 Leeds Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone
(803) 896-5000
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
9.00%
Special requirements in Charleston County:
- SC charges a $500 max IMF fee instead of standard sales tax on vehicles
- Title transfer at SCDMV within 45 days
- Seller must sign the title assignment
- Vehicle property tax paid to Charleston County at time of registration
Notarization in Charleston: ✓ Not Required
South Carolina does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Documents Required for Charleston Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 9.00% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Charleston Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Charleston DMV
- Where is the DMV in Charleston, South Carolina?
- The Charleston title office is the SC SCDMV – Charleston Office, located at 3790 Leeds Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (803) 896-5000.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Charleston?
- The title transfer fee in Charleston County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 9.00%. South Carolina Infrastructure Maintenance Trust Fund (IMF) fee: $500 max on vehicle purchases instead of regular sales tax
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Charleston?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 9.00% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Charleston?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the SC SCDMV – Charleston Office to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.