Form Pub-1 - Moving To South Carolina - A Tax Guide For New Residents (Page 4 of 6) in pdf

Motor Fuel Tax

South Carolina imposes a user fee (more commonly referred to as a gas tax) of 16 cents on each gallon of gasoline,

diesel fuel, or other fuel used for the propulsion of motor vehicles. In addition to the 16 cent user fee, there is imposed a

one-fourth cent (.0025) inspection fee and a one-half cent (.0050) environmental impact fee per gallon of motor fuel. The

total fee (.1675) is included in the price per gallon of fuel at the pump.

Vehicle Registration

You have 45 days after moving to South Carolina to register your vehicle in this state. Even if you live in South Carolina

only part of the year and consider another state your home of residence, you are still required to register your vehicle if

you will be living in South Carolina for 180 days or more. The title fee is $15 and the registration fee is $24 every two

years.

Vehicles must be registered every two years in South Carolina. Drivers 65 years old and older pay a reduced registration

fee of $20; the fee is $22 for 64-year-olds. You may renew your vehicle registration through the mail when you pay your

vehicle property taxes.

Please contact the Department of Motor Vehicles or visit for more information.

Driver’s License

When you move to South Carolina, your driver’s license from your former state is valid for 90 days. Before the 90-day

period expires, new residents must visit one of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles branch offices to obtain

a South Carolina driver’s license. A driver’s license is $25 and is renewable every ten years on your birthday. Beginner

permit applicants must be at least 15 years old and pass a vision test and a written test on driving skills. The permit is

$2.50 and is valid for a year. Applicants must hold a beginner’s permit for 180 days before they can apply for a driver’s

license.

Please contact the Department of Motor Vehicles or visit for more information.

Information

Visit us on the internet for information on all major South Carolina taxes, advisory opinions, tax forms and other helpful tax

tips. Online business registration is available by clicking on South Carolina Business One Stop (SCBOS).

South Carolina Department of Revenue:

South Carolina State Government:

Who to Call

Automated Refund Information

(803) 898-5300

Forms – Voicemail

1-800-768-3676

Forms -- Distribution

(803) 898-9211

Individual Income Tax

(803) 898-5709

Licenses

(803) 896-1350

Motor Fuel

(803) 896-1990

Sales and Use Tax

(803) 896-1420

State Directory Assistance

(803) 896-0000

Withholding

(803) 896-1450

Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY

1-800-735-8583 or #711

Comments and Suggestions

Let us hear from you. Send your comments and suggestions to:

Public Affairs Office

South Carolina Department of Revenue

Post Office Box 125

Columbia, SC 29214

52294014

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