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South Carolina License Plate Surrender Guide
Free South Carolina license plate surrender guidance, with forms, return options, and details for all 66 SCDMV branches.
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SCDMV Branches
View contact information, hours, addresses, fees, and helpful links.
Abbeville SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat–Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Aiken SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Allendale SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
This branch will only be open
Wednesdays until further notice.
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Anderson SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Bamberg SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Barnwell SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Batesburg SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Beaufort SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Belton SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Bennettsville SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Bishopville SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Bluffton SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Camden SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Charleston – Leeds Avenue SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Charleston – Orleans Rd SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Chester SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Chesterfield SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Columbia – O’Neil Court SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Columbia – Shop Road SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Conway SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Darlington SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Dillon SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Edgefield SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Florence SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Fort Mill SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Fountain Inn SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Gaffney SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Georgetown SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Greenville – Saluda Dam SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Greenville – Edgeworth SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Greenwood SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Greer SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Hampton SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Irmo – Ballentine SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Kingstree SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Ladson SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Lake City SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Lancaster SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Laurens SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Lexington SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Manning SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Marion SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
McCormick SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
This branch is only open
Wednesdays until further notice.
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Moncks Corner SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Charleston – Mount Pleasant SCDMV Branch
Contact Information
Phone 843-884-9760
Address
1189 Sweetgrass Basket
Parkway Suite 500
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Myrtle Beach SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Myrtle Beach Commons SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Newberry SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
North Augusta SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
North Myrtle Beach SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Orangeburg SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Pickens SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Ridgeland SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Rock Hill SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Saint George SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Saint Matthews SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Saluda SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Seneca SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Spartanburg – Fairforest Road SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Spartanburg – Southport Road SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Sumter SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Union SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Walterboro SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Winnsboro SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Woodruff SCDMV Branch
SCDMV Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Fees
$0
License Plate Surrender
Helpful Tip
Active, unexpired South Carolina plates can be decommissioned online without physically returning the plate.
Step-by-Step Process
Follow this general process to return or decommission your South Carolina license plate.
Confirm You Need to Return or Decommission Your Plate
You should return or decommission your South Carolina plate if:
- You sold or traded your vehicle and aren’t transferring the plate.
- You moved out of South Carolina and no longer need the plate.
- You received a replacement plate and the old plate is still active.
- You plan to cancel South Carolina insurance on the vehicle.
Expired plate? Expired South Carolina plates do not need to be surrendered or decommissioned.
Prepare Your Plate & Forms
Gather your active plate and the forms needed for your situation.
Choose a Return or Decommissioning Method
Handle your active plate online, in person, or by mail.
Online
Any active, unexpired plate can be decommissioned through SCDMV Online Services without physically returning it.
In Person
Return your active plate at any SCDMV branch.
By Mail
Mail your active plate and completed Form 452 to the SCDMV Plate Turn-In address.
SCDMV
Plate Turn-In
P.O. Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0024
Plate Turn-In
P.O. Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0024
Save Confirmation & Handle Insurance
Keep confirmation before making changes to your insurance.
- Save your surrender receipt, tracking information, or online confirmation.
- Confirm the active plate has been returned or decommissioned.
- Keep South Carolina insurance active until the plate is handled.
- Then contact your insurer to cancel or transfer coverage.
Important: Return or decommission your active plate before canceling South Carolina insurance to help avoid penalties.
Select Your Situation
Choose your situation to learn about any additional requirements or special considerations.
I Sold or Traded My Car
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If you sold or traded your vehicle, notify SCDMV that the vehicle is no longer yours and handle any active plate.
I’m Moving Out of State
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Once you no longer need your South Carolina plate, return or decommission it before canceling your South Carolina insurance.
- Register your vehicle in your new state.
- Remove the South Carolina plate.
- Return it to SCDMV or decommission it online if it is still active.
- Update your address with SCDMV if needed.
- Save confirmation before changing your insurance.
My Vehicle Was Totaled
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If your vehicle is totaled, remove the South Carolina plate before the vehicle leaves your possession.
- Check whether the plate is still active.
- Return the active plate or decommission it online.
- Save your receipt or online confirmation.
- Keep your insurance active until the plate is returned or decommissioned.
Lost or Stolen Plate
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If your South Carolina plate is lost or stolen, report the missing plate and request a replacement if needed.
- Report the plate to law enforcement if you know it was stolen.
- Complete Form 452 if you need a replacement plate.
- A replacement is generally free if your registration and property taxes are current.
- Keep any report or replacement information for your records.
I’m Canceling Insurance
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Important: Return or decommission your active South Carolina plate before canceling your insurance.
- Check that the plate is still active.
- Return the plate or decommission it online.
- Save your receipt or online confirmation.
- Then contact your insurer to cancel or transfer coverage.
Decommissioning Online
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Any active, unexpired South Carolina plate can be decommissioned online without physically returning it.
- Confirm the plate is still active and unexpired.
- Use SCDMV Online Services to decommission it.
- Form 452 is not required for online decommissioning.
- Save your online confirmation for your records.
Important Things to Remember
Keep these important reminders in mind before surrendering your South Carolina license plate.
Insurance Comes After
Return or decommission your plate before canceling insurance.
Save Your Confirmation
Keep your receipt, tracking, or online confirmation as proof your plate was handled.
No Return for Expired Plates
Expired South Carolina plates do not need to be surrendered or decommissioned.
Decommission or Return
Active plates can be decommissioned online or returned to SCDMV by mail or in person.
FAQs
If your plate is still active and you no longer need it, you should return or decommission it with the SCDMV. Active, unexpired plates can also be decommissioned online. Once the plate is decommissioned, you can keep it, dispose of it, or return it to the SCDMV.
South Carolina issues one license plate for most passenger vehicles, so there is only one plate to handle when surrendering or decommissioning your registration.
The license plate transfer fee is $10. Additional costs may apply depending on the vehicle. If the vehicle also needs to be titled in the owner’s name, a $15 title fee may apply. Sales tax may also apply depending on the vehicle purchase.
Yes. SCDMV provides branch wait-time information online, which can help you choose a location or time before visiting. Keep in mind that wait times can change throughout the day.
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