Free South Carolina Bill of Sale Forms

In South Carolina, a Bill of Sale is an important document used to validate the exchange of ownership of personal property you would like to buy or sell. Everyday transactions that require a Bill of Sale include:

• Motor vehicles
• Watercraft
• Firearms

Depending on the property sold, a Bill of Sale may be required by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) or other relevant authorities for registration or title transfer purposes.

A valid Bill of Sale typically includes the names and contact details of each party, a description of the item (including make, model, etc.), the date of sale, the purchase amount, and signatures.

SC Bill of Sale Sample

When creating a South Dakota bill of sale, it is important to review what a legally valid example looks like when completed.

To register a vehicle in South Carolina, the buyer must follow South Carolina state law (§ 56-3-1260) regarding vehicle registration and submit the following documents to the state DMV:

• Bill of Sale: Not mandatory, but highly recommended for private sales
• Completed title: The title of the vehicle must be signed over to the buyer by the seller
• Title application: (Form 400)
• Proof of insurance: Issued by a South Carolina provider
• Property tax receipt: Paid to the local county treasurer
• Odometer disclosure statement: The odometer statement is required if the vehicle is under 10 years old

Any car or other motor vehicle you have purchased must be registered at the DMV within 45 days of the date of purchase.

To register a boat in South Carolina through the Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).

Boat registration is required for all motorized vessels and sailboats 12 feet or longer (§50-23-20). Non-motorized boats, however, are exempt.

To properly register a boat, you must provide:

• Boat Bill of Sale
• Application for a watercraft/outboard motor title and registration (Form SCDNR BTR-1)
• Title or manufacturer’s certificate of origin
• Payment of fees
• Payment of sales tax

The fees for the boat will depend on the boat’s length and type.

The state of South Carolina does not require firearm registration for most privately owned weapons. However, a Firearm Bill of Sale is highly recommended when transferring firearms in private sales to:

• Establish proof of ownership
• Record the transaction date and buyer/seller identity
• Serve as legal protection in case of loss, theft, or misuse

However, if you plan on purchasing a machine gun, sawed-off shotgun, or sawed-off rifle, you must register it with the State Law Enforcement Division (§23-31-330).