Free South Carolina Free Printable Bill of Sale
SCDMV publishes its own bill of sale, Form 4031, and requires a bill of sale when the title assignment has no space for the sale price. Instead of standard sales tax, South Carolina charges a 5% Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF) capped at $500 per vehicle, and the buyer must submit SCDMV Form 400 (Application for Certificate of Title) alongside the title (plus the BOS when required) and register within 45 days of purchase.
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South Carolina Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
SCDMV
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
See state rules
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
South Carolina Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Write or print a bill of sale with both parties' full legal names, addresses, and signatures
- Enter the complete VIN, the vehicle's year/make/model, and the odometer reading
- State the purchase price — South Carolina's Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF) is 5% of fair market value (the price less any trade-in, or a national used-value guide figure), capped at $500
- Seller assigns the certificate of title by completing the back of the title
- Buyer completes SCDMV Form 400 (Application for Certificate of Title)
- Submit the assigned title and Form 400 (plus the BOS if the title has no space for the price) to any SCDMV branch and register within 45 days of purchase
- Pay the IMF (up to $500) and applicable title and registration fees at the SCDMV
Common Pitfalls
- The IMF cap of $500 is a significant benefit for buyers of high-value vehicles — a $50,000 vehicle pays only $500, not $2,500 — and the base is fair market value, not simply the price on the BOS
- Form 400 is required alongside the title; the title cannot be transferred without a completed title application
- The 45-day registration deadline starts from the purchase date; the late penalty starts on day 46
- South Carolina does not require a vehicle safety or emissions inspection for private sales, but buyers should independently verify the vehicle's condition
- Sellers should retain a signed copy of the BOS and report the sale to SCDMV to avoid future liability for the vehicle
South Carolina Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
What is South Carolina's Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF)?
The IMF replaced the traditional sales tax on vehicle purchases in South Carolina. It is 5% of fair market value on a private purchase but is capped at $500 per vehicle regardless of price. For vehicles costing $10,000 or more, the buyer never pays more than $500.
Is notarization required on a South Carolina vehicle bill of sale?
No. South Carolina does not require notarization of a private-party vehicle bill of sale; SCDMV's private-sale checklist asks only for the seller's and buyer's signatures on the title assignment.
What is SCDMV Form 400?
Form 400 is the South Carolina Application for Certificate of Title. The buyer must complete and submit it alongside the seller-assigned title (plus a bill of sale when the title has no space for the price) at an SCDMV branch to obtain a new title.
Does South Carolina require a vehicle inspection after purchase?
No. South Carolina does not have a mandatory safety or emissions inspection requirement for private vehicle sales. Buyers are encouraged to conduct a pre-purchase mechanical inspection.
Is one printed copy enough, or should we make several?
Print at least two signed copies — one for the buyer to submit with Form 400 at the SCDMV and one for the seller to retain as proof the vehicle was sold.