South Carolina Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
South Carolina registration is $40 per two-year cycle ($20/yr shown) — but you must pay your county's annual vehicle property tax before registering, which typically runs $100–$500+ based on value and local millage. A one-time Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (5%, capped at $500) applies at purchase. EVs add $120 per two years and hybrids $60.
Your vehicle
Registration due now
$40.00
Covers 2 years — averages $20.00 per year.
Each renewal (2 years)
- Registration fee$40.00
One-time fees (first registration)
- Title fee$15.00
One-time total: $15.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- Motorcycles are $10 per two-year cycle ($5/yr shown).
What determines vehicle registration cost in South Carolina?
- Vehicle type (passenger, motorcycle, truck)
- Fuel type (EV and hybrid surcharges where applicable)
- County vehicle property tax (prerequisite to registration)
- IMF at purchase (5%, $500 cap)
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Sources: https://dmv.sc.gov/fees — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.