South Carolina Transfer Notification Support Page

A Notice of Vehicle Sold is Required for the Donor to Complete Immediately After the Pick-up Date of the Vehicle Donation to Release Liability.

Pursuant to provisions of Section 56-3-1260 of the Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing Laws wherein the owner of a registered and licensed vehicle is REQUIRED to notify the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles in writing immediately upon transfer of ownership [after the vehicle pick-up date].

HOW TO HANDLE THE LICENSE PLATES WHEN YOU DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, SUV OR OTHER STANDARD VEHICLE IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Please remove the license plates of your donated vehicle before the pick-up. Plates must be returned by mail to the SCDMV Plate Turn-In address along with a completed License Plate Turn-In Form (SVDMV Form 452). You may access the form and address below:

SCDMV
Plate Turn-In
P.O. Box 1498
Blythewood, S.C. 29016-0019

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*Follow instructions in Section II of page 2.*

Please See the Steps Below for How to Complete the Notice of Vehicle Sold (SCDMV Form 416):

There are three ways in South Carolina to notify the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) that you have donated your car: in person or by mail. You can find more information and forms for each notification method below:

1. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF VEHICLE SOLD IN PERSON:

Please print and complete the Notice of Vehicle Sold (SCDMV Form 416).
Submit to your local SCDMV Branch. Click HERE to find an SCDMV Branch.

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2. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF VEHICLE SOLD BY MAIL:

Please print and complete the Notice of Vehicle Sold (SCDMV Form 416).
Mail to:
SC Department of Motor Vehicles
Mail-in Registration
P.O. Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0036

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do I cancel my insurance? A. Only cancel your vehicle's insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.

Q: Who is considerd the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity? A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.

Q. What is State Notification? A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.

Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process? A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.

If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.

If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.

For more information on vehicle transfers, please contact your local Motor Vehicle Division:

SCDMV
10311 Wilson Boulevard, Building C
Blythewood, SC 29016

Phone: 803.896.5000
Email: help@scdmvonline.com
DMV Website