An Act Signed in May 2026
South Carolina Act 164 establishes registration rules and weight limits of four thousand pounds for making utility task vehicles street-legal.
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A Statute Passed in 2011
South Carolina Code Section 50-26-50 establishes age limits, helmet rules, and operating guidelines for all state ATV riders.
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Why Your Quad Never Gets a Tax Bill
South Carolina law exempts all-terrain and utility vehicles from annual county property taxes following a 2011 legislative act.
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The $20 Charge to Skip the Wait
A special South Carolina provision lets ATV and UTV owners bypass part of the DMV wait, so a title is processed faster than in an all-day lobby visit.
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Why Titling Costs So Little Compared to Registering
Vehicle titles prove legal ownership with one-time fees, while street-legal UTV registrations require recurring fees for road access.
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Taking an Assigned Title From the Previous Owner
Properly completing an assigned title transfer from a private ATV or UTV seller in South Carolina secures legal ownership.
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Titling a New Quad With Its Origin Certificate
Titling a new quad in South Carolina requires its Manufacturer Certificate of Origin to prove legal ownership and vehicle details.
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Ticking the Registration Box Instead of the Title Box
South Carolina DMV forms for ATVs and UTVs require choosing between title options for ownership proof and registration for operating privileges.
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Ticking the Title-Only Box on the DMV Form
South Carolina ATV rules explain when and why to select the title only box on DMV Form 400 to establish legal ownership.
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Where to Get South Carolina’s ATV Title Form
South Carolina Form 400 from the Department of Motor Vehicles website provides the official title application needed for an ATV.
