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SC DMVBranch office wait times are currently not being displayed properly as we are transitioning to a new queuing system. We are working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience.
SC DMVRegistration Renewal
To complete your renewal:
Please make sure that the address shown on your registration certificate or renewal document is correct. If it is not correct, update your address.
Registration Decal
You may hear a sticker referred to as a decal or a registration decal.
In this state, you must pay your personal vehicle property taxes before a license plate can be renewed and a new decal issued. You can pay both the vehicle property taxes and renewal fees at the county treasurer's office. After you pay your taxes, the plate or registration decal is mailed to the customer from the SCDMV the next working day.
You may be issued a license plate or registration decal that shows a different expiration date than shown on your vehicle registration. This is necessary because personal vehicle property taxes must be paid on a yearly basis while registration fees are collected on a two-year basis.
If you have an adjusted tax bill, owe a penalty, or must have your registration corrected to reflect a senior citizen discount, please visit an SCDMV branch.
Can I pay my taxes online?
If you live in a county listed below, you may pay your taxes and registration fees online. You must pay at the county treasurer's office if you live in any other SC county.
Beaufort CountyI paid my taxes, but I didn’t get my sticker.
If you do not receive your license plate or decal within ten business days, you may get one at an SCDMV branch. The SCDMV only accepts original paid property tax receipts.
Online Renewals
While most renewals are processed without problems, two types of errors occasionally occur:
If you received a notice that your renewal was not processed for a reason above, you may complete your renewal online.