Boating - Title and Register a Watercraft or Outboard Motor in SC

Found, Abandoned, or Unable to Complete the Chain of Paperwork

If you have found an abandoned boat or motor or purchased a boat/motor without titles and cannot follow the chain of ownership you may complete the Affidavit in Support for Application for Title for Watercraft/Outboard Motor. Instructions for this process are included with the application.

1. S.C. Law prohibits the sale or purchase of watercraft or outboard motor without a valid title issued in the seller's name to assign over to the purchaser at the time of sale. If you purchase a watercraft and/or an outboard motor without a title then you will need to obtain the proper chain of paperwork from previous owner(s), along with the fees and then you will need to complete an Affidavit In Support for Application for Title for Watercraft/Outboard Motor.
2. Affidavit In Support for Application for Title for Watercraft/Outboard Motor can be obtained by calling Boat Titling and Registration at 1-803-734-4DNR(367) for information and a form.