South Carolina Bill of Sale
South Carolina requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. South Carolina does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will accept alongside Form 4031.
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South Carolina bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries South Carolina's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- South Carolina Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- South Carolina Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- South Carolina Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- South Carolina Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- South Carolina Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- South Carolina Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- South Carolina RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- South Carolina ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- South Carolina Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- South Carolina Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- South Carolina Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- South Carolina Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- South Carolina Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- South Carolina Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- South Carolina Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- South Carolina Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- South Carolina Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- South Carolina Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- South Carolina General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- South Carolina Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in South Carolina: what to know
South Carolina's Form 4031 bill of sale is required when the title does not show the purchase price, which the county uses for the infrastructure maintenance fee. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: Form 4031.
- Agency: South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a South Carolina notary page.
South Carolina at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form 4031
- Where the buyer registers
- South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (www.scdmvonline.com)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
South Carolina's Form 4031 bill of sale is required when the title does not show the purchase price, which the county uses for the infrastructure maintenance fee. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does South Carolina require a bill of sale?+
South Carolina requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. South Carolina's Form 4031 bill of sale is required when the title does not show the purchase price, which the county uses for the infrastructure maintenance fee. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in South Carolina?+
South Carolina does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official South Carolina bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form 4031, published by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in South Carolina?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.