Registration & Titling

South Carolina Act 164 establishes street-legal utility vehicle regulations, detailing how owners secure required rear license plates.

South Carolina UTV registrations open in November 2026 under Act 164, giving side-by-side owners legal access to public roads.

South Carolina Act 164 creates a new registration class allowing utility vehicles to legally drive on public roads after May 2026.

South Carolina Code Section 50-26-50 establishes ATV regulations, including rider safety rules, age restrictions, and operating prohibitions.

South Carolina ATV property tax exemption laws established in 2011 remove annual county personal property tax bills for off-road vehicles.

South Carolina assigned titles for used ATVs and UTVs provide official proof of ownership, protect buyers, and simplify future reselling.

South Carolina requires a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin to title new ATVs and UTVs through the DMV and prove ownership.

South Carolina ATV and UTV paperwork rules explain the difference between legal ownership titles and state operating registrations.

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles expedite fee costs $20 and speeds up ATV or UTV title processing and mailing.

South Carolina DMV title applications for off-road vehicles provide clear proof of ownership and resale value for quads and side-by-sides.