Transfer existing license plates from one vehicle to another owned by the same registrant. Common when buying a replacement car.
Last updated · Source: South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles · Methodology
License Plate Transfer in South Carolina costs $15.00 according to the official South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — license plate transfer requires an in-person visit to a South Carolina DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for license plate transfer in South Carolina, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For license plate transfer in South Carolina you will typically need: Current plates, new vehicle title/registration. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
License Plate Transfer in South Carolina is typically processed the same day at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.