Alert
The SCDMV will be performing scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, March 19, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. All DMV systems may be unavailable during this time including online services and SCDMV Express kiosks.
The SCDMV will be performing scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, March 19, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. All DMV systems may be unavailable during this time including online services and SCDMV Express kiosks.
The agency is currently transitioning from issuing plates in the branch offices (BO) to issuing plates on-demand. This process will ensure a seamless changeover for the upcoming (EDRP) implementation. Effective immediately, please prepare for the changes in issuance of your dealership decals and registration cards and new plates and registration cards. Review changes here.
Renewing a Dealer License
To renew your dealer or wholesaler license, you mail all of the following to the SCDMV:
*The National Criminal Reports are individually based and fees will vary. Reports are emailed to your submitted email address within a minimum of three to five days of purchase.
If you are requesting dealer demonstration plates with your license renewal, you must provide the following documents:
Renewals may be completed in person, as well.
If you purchased a new surety bond since your last application, you must submit your original bond and Power of Attorney to the address below:
SCDMV
Business License Unit
PO Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0023
Inspections for Renewals
Some dealer applicants require facility inspection upon renewal. The following criteria determines whether or not an inspection will be required:
Electronic Dealer Renewal Project (EDRP)
The SCDMV is working on a project for the electronic renewal of dealer and wholesaler licenses. This project’s purpose is to enhance the customer experience by streamlining the dealer license renewal process through an online platform that not only saves time and effort but also gives dealers more control in managing and viewing dealership profile information during the renewal period.
With electronic renewals, dealers will have the ability to verify their insurance and transmit a National Criminal Report electronically, submit additional sales volume, view dealership plates and sales history, and update dealership profile information at any time without having to travel to a branch office.
While a detailed timeline for the EDRP is provided in the below documents, the project will be rolled out in the following three phases:
To prepare for the upcoming change, the agency is asking dealers to review the below information.
Informational Resources about Project Details
Testing
Testing the new renewal system will also be a resource available to every dealer. You will be able to test the new system virtually, via an emailed link. Testing will take place between February and October 2024.
Updating Contacts and Employee List
Dealers should update their contact and employee list on a regular basis.
To update your dealership's contact and employee list, you may send the completed letter of request on a business letterhead by email or by fax to (803) 896-8172. In the letter of request, include the following information:
To add or remove an owner, please contact the Business License Unit at (803) 896-2611 or dealerdocuments@scdmv.net to inquire of the documents needed.