SCDMV Form 452: Application to Replace or Surrender Plate, Decal, or Registration

Under SECTION I - Name and Address of Registered Owner/Plate Information, fill in the Full Name and the Phone Number.

Fill in the Residence Address and the Mailing Address, each with City, State and Zip Code.

Enter the License Plate No. and the Vehicle Identification Number. For multiple plates, you must complete Section VI.

Enter the Golf Cart Permit #.

Unless you indicate otherwise, the Residence Address and the Mailing Address will be used by the State Election Commission to update your voter registration. To indicate otherwise, check Do not update my residence address or Do not update my mailing address.

In SECTION II - Turn In/Report (check one), check License Plate or Golf Cart Permit.

Check the reason: Suspended, Exchanged for Special Plate, Relinquished Special Plate, Found, Moved out of state, Voluntary Turn In, Voluntary Turn In (owner retained plate), Lost or Other (state reason).

For Vehicle Sold, fill in the Date, To and Address.

Please check if you wish to obtain a receipt.

Please check this box if you are requesting a plate refund.

In SECTION III - I wish to replace (check one), check Expiration Year Decal, Plate or Registration.

Required: "I attest that I have not requested or received a refund for vehicle property tax or registration fees for this license plate." If your license plate was turned in on a prior date or "other" is marked, additional requirements may be necessary for replacement.

"I certify the plate, expiration year decal, or registration was (check one)": Turned In, Other (state reason), Lost, Stolen, Destroyed, Never Received, Defective or Damaged in Mail. INSURANCE CERTIFICATION (Required if replacing decal or plate.) "Under penalties of perjury, I declare this vehicle is insured with the following company named below and I will maintain liability insurance throughout the registration period."

Fill in the Insurance Company Name.

SECTION IV - Authorized individual making report or obtaining replacement (If different from registered owner): fill in Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code and the Signature of Authorized Individual.

SECTION V - I certify all information provided in this application is true and correct. (Required) Fill in the Registered Owner's Printed Name, the Registered Owner's Signature and the Date.

SECTION VI - Only required for multiple plate turn in requests. Enter the License Plate Number, Year/Make and Vehicle Identification Number.

Applications are accepted at SCDMV branches. Mail the application to: SCDMV, 10311 Wilson Blvd., Building C, Blythewood, SC 29016-0019.