South Carolina Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in South Carolina. From the South Carolina title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) — Dealer License & Audit Unit or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
South Carolina state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| SCDMV Form 400 — Application for Certificate of Title and Registration ↗ | Titles and registers each vehicle at sale and collects the Infrastructure Maintenance Fee. | Every deal |
| SCDMV Form 5047 — Secured Power of Attorney & Odometer Disclosure ↗ | Combined odometer disclosure and secured POA when the title is held by a lienholder. | As needed |
| Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF, via Form 400) | South Carolina charges 5% of purchase price capped at $500 in lieu of sales tax on titled vehicles, collected at titling. | Every deal |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal, on title) | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer, completed on the title assignment or Form 5047. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
South Carolina dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in South Carolina?+
South Carolina dealers use SCDMV Form 400 — Application for Certificate of Title and Registration, SCDMV Form 5047 — Secured Power of Attorney & Odometer Disclosure, Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF, via Form 400), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official South Carolina dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) — Dealer License & Audit Unit. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in South Carolina?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in South Carolina and every other state.
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