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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Documents Needed to Sell a Pickup Truck in Mount Pleasant

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private pickup truck sale in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. File at the SC SCDMV – Mount Pleasant Office — title transfer fee: $15.00, sales tax: 9.00%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Pickup Truck title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender

Buyer Must Bring to DMV

  • 1Signed Pickup Truck title from seller
  • 2Signed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 9.00% of purchase price
  • 6Proof of South Carolina insurance (required before registration)

Notarization: ✓ Not Required in South Carolina

South Carolina does not require notarization.

Where to File in Mount Pleasant

Office

SC SCDMV – Mount Pleasant Office

Address

976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Phone

(803) 896-5000

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Fees for Pickup Truck Title Transfer in Mount Pleasant

Title Transfer Fee

$15.00

Sales Tax Rate

9.00%

Notarization

Not Required

SC IMF fee $500 max on vehicle purchases

FAQ — Documents for Pickup Truck Sale in Mount Pleasant

What documents do I need to sell a pickup truck in Mount Pleasant?
To sell a pickup truck in Mount Pleasant you need: a signed Pickup Truck title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the SC SCDMV – Mount Pleasant Office.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a pickup truck in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?
Yes. The SC SCDMV – Mount Pleasant Office requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a South Carolina-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
What is the pickup truck title transfer fee in Mount Pleasant?
The title transfer fee in Charleston County is $15.00. Sales tax of 9.00% is also due at the time of registration. SC IMF fee $500 max on vehicle purchases
Where do I file a pickup truck title transfer in Mount Pleasant?
File at the SC SCDMV – Mount Pleasant Office, 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (803) 896-5000.

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