South Carolina Boat (Vessel) Bill of Sale (Form #BTR-1)

To register, travel to one of the DNR’s boating office locations and submit the following:

• Bill of Sale, including a description, date, seller’s signature, and purchase price.
• Completed and signed Watercraft/Outboard Motor Application
• Fees and casual excise tax, if applicable.
• Hull Identification Number / motor serial number picture or pencil tracing.
• Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, if the boat is new.
• Original title, completed and signed, if the boat or motor was previously titled.
• Paid property tax receipt, if purchased from a South Carolina owner with South Carolina titles.

Out-of-State Purchase

• Hull Identification Number / motor serial number picture or pencil tracing.
• Original out-of-state title, if the boat came from a title state.
• Out-of-state registration card, if available or required to prove prior registration.

South Carolina assesses a late fee if it has been more than 30 days since the boat or motor was purchased, with a higher late fee after 60 days. A temporary certificate of number may be used for up to 60 days from the date of purchase while the application is being processed.

Source: South Carolina DNR (Title and Register a Watercraft or Outboard Motor)