What is the car sales tax in South Carolina?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in South Carolina is 5%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in South Carolina?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in South Carolina is about $400.

What are the title and registration fees in South Carolina?

The title fee in South Carolina is about $15. Registration is about $40.

Dealer fee data

South Carolina car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

This is the South Carolina state base rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top.

Fees at a glance

State sales/use tax: 5%
Dealer doc fee: $400
Title fee: $15
Registration: $40

Dealer doc fee: $400
Title fee: $15
Registration: $40

How fees work in South Carolina

Infrastructure Maintenance Fee 5% capped at $500 per vehicle; doc fee uncapped (~$400).

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in South Carolina?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in South Carolina is 5%. Local taxes can add more.
What is the dealer doc fee in South Carolina?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $400.
What are the title and registration fees in South Carolina?: The title fee is about $15. Registration is about $40.

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Figures are estimates for the South Carolina state base rate and typical fees. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value, weight, or age. Trade-in tax credits and special vehicle regimes are not reflected.