How to renew a car registration in South Carolina

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Online update process
Go in person
South Carolina Renewal Fees

Registering your vehicle with the South Carolina DMV is vital to legal driving in this state. There are many different fines that you will be subject to if you do not. Once you register your car in South Carolina, you will need to make sure it is renewed every year. The South Carolina DMV will make this process a little easier by mailing a notice. Here's what you'll see in the notification once you receive it in the mail:

Fees you owe for renewal
Property tax
Insurance Information Required for Renewal

Once you have received the notification, you will need to decide how you would like to renew your registration. Here are some of the options you have when it comes to renewing your South Carolina registration.

Online update process

If you wish to renew your registration online, you will need to make sure your county office offers this option. If they do, you will need to complete the following steps in order to process the renewal process:

License plate must be entered
Enter your insurance information
Pay the fees you have with a credit or debit card

Go in person

In some cases, a person will want to go in person to handle this process. You will need to go to the chancellery office in your area and bring the following items with you:

Be sure to accept the notice you received in the mail
Accept payment for the fees you owe
Proof that you have car insurance
Current South Carolina driver's license

If you would like to renew your subscription by mail, be sure to follow the instructions in the notification you received. It will tell you what to send and where to send it.