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Charleston, South Carolina UTV Bill of Sale

Use this bill of sale when selling a utv in Charleston, South Carolina. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.

Charleston, South CarolinaUTVPopulation rank #164

What to include

Buyer and seller names and addresses
UTV VIN and vehicle details
Sale price and date
Signatures from both parties

Next step

Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.

Local Requirements — Charleston County

DMV / Title Office

SC SCDMV – Charleston Office

Address

3790 Leeds Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

Phone

(803) 896-5000

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Transfer Fees & Taxes

Title Transfer Fee

$15.00

Sales Tax Rate

9.00%

Base Registration Fee

$40.00

South Carolina Infrastructure Maintenance Trust Fund (IMF) fee: $500 max on vehicle purchases instead of regular sales tax

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

South Carolina does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.

Charleston Transfer Checklist

SC charges a $500 max IMF fee instead of standard sales tax on vehicles
Title transfer at SCDMV within 45 days
Seller must sign the title assignment
Vehicle property tax paid to Charleston County at time of registration

County Information — Charleston County

County Clerk / Recorder

Charleston County Clerk of Court

Phone

(843) 958-5000

Website

https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/clerk-of-court

UTV market data and safety information

The most common utv makes in private-party sales are Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. Average private-party utv prices range from $5,000–$25,000. Utvs average 2.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Steering, Fuel System, Fire Hazard.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used utv

Before completing a utv bill of sale in South Carolina, verify these safety items:

Verify ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) is intact and unmodified
Check seat belt function for all seating positions
Inspect half doors and nets for proper latching
Test differential lock and selectable drive modes

UTV insurance and depreciation in South Carolina

UTV insurance averages $200–$600/year. Multi-passenger models cost more to insure. UTVs depreciate similarly to ATVs — 30–40% in 3 years. Sport models depreciate faster than utility models. Peak season for private utv sales is spring for sport models, fall for hunting/utility models, with an average of 28 days on market.

UTV registration and titling

UTVs are classified as "Off-highway vehicle (OHV) — some states allow street-legal registration with modifications" for registration purposes. UTVs are classified by seating capacity and engine displacement. Side-by-sides over 1,000cc may face additional state restrictions. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to utvs.

UTV sales in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston residents completing a utv bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to South Carolina state rules. The state sales tax rate is 5%, 5% infrastructure maintenance fee (imf), capped at $500. The most popular utv makes in South Carolina include Polaris, Can-Am, Honda.

South Carolina bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,283 bill of sale documents for South Carolina transactions, with 35 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.

Why Documentation Helps Protect Asking Price

45% faster sale

Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.

Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.

Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)

Frequently asked questions

What county is Charleston in, and which office handles title transfers?

Charleston is in Charleston County. Title transfers are handled by the SC SCDMV – Charleston Office at 3790 Leeds Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (803) 896-5000.

What is the sales tax rate on a utv sale in Charleston?

The combined rate is 9.00%. South Carolina Infrastructure Maintenance Trust Fund (IMF) fee: $500 max on vehicle purchases instead of regular sales tax.

Is notarization required for a utv bill of sale in Charleston?

No. South Carolina does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.

What fees should I expect when transferring a utv title in Charleston?

Title transfer fee: $15.00. Base registration fee: $40.00. Sales tax at 9.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.