In South Carolina, payment of personal property taxes is required before a license plate can be issued or renewed. The taxes are paid directly to the county treasurer of the county where you live in South Carolina.
Tax rates vary and are determined by the county auditor in each county.
You may call your county auditor for an estimated tax amount. If you are a first-time registrant, you will need to take your title or current registration to the county auditor's office in order to receive a tax bill. The amount due is paid to the county treasurer who will issue a paid property tax receipt. You may pay your property taxes directly to the county treasurer's office in the county where you reside. See license plate renewals for additional information.