Boating - Title and Register a Watercraft or Outboard Motor in SC
| Fee Amount | Type of Fee |
|---|---|
| $20.00 | SC Boat Registration and Title - (Never been registered/titled before in SC / or previously documented) |
| $10.00 | Renew Boat Registration – Annual Registration Renewal |
| $20.00 | In State Change of Ownership - SC Boat Registration and Title (Only for boats that are currently registered/titled in South Carolina) |
| $10.00 | Watercraft Title (unpowered vessels) |
| $10.00 | Title - Sailboats without any propulsion/wind only |
| $20.00 | SC Sailboats Registration and Title with propulsion: outboard, trolling motors, diesel engines, inboard |
| $10.00 | New Motor Title (Never been titled before in SC or if the motor is titled in a titling state and is being transferred to SC or if the motor is not titled because it's coming from a non-titling state) |
| $10.00 | In State Change of Ownership - SC Outboard Motor Title (Only Outboard Motors that are currently titled in South Carolina) |
| $5.00 | Duplicate or Corrected Boat Title (Lost, adding a lien, name changes or address changes) |
| $5.00 | Duplicate Registration Card (Lost, or need more than one) |
| $5.00 | Duplicate Watercraft/Outboard Motor Decal |
| 5% of purchase or $500 |
Casual Excise Tax - The fee for casual excise tax is 5% of purchase price with a maximum of $500 if the boat and motor are purchased from the same individual. If a boat or motor is purchased as a single unit, the casual excise tax is 5% of purchase price with a maximum of $500. |
Late Fees
- A $15.00 late fee is required if application for a new or used watercraft/outboard motor is not received within 30 days of purchase. The late fee is applied on the 31st day after the purchase.
- A $15.00 late fee is required if application for registration renewal is not received within 30 days after registration expires. The late fee is applied on the 31st day after the expiration date of the watercraft decal.
- A $30.00 late fee is required if application for a new or used watercraft/outboard motor is not received within 60 days. The late fee is applied on the 61st day after purchase.
- A $30.00 late fee is required if application for registration renewal is not received within 60 days after registration expires. The late fee is applied on the 61st day after the expiration date of the watercraft decal.
- A $30.00 late fee applies to S.C. permitted marine dealer if the application for a new or used watercraft or outboard motor is not received within 60 days of purchase date. The late fee is applied on the 61st day after the purchase.