Sc Dmv Form 400 – Fill Out and Use

		Sou t h Ca r olin a D e p a r t m e n t of M ot or V e h icle s		IS-400
		Instructions for Completing the Application for Title
				(Rev. 9/11)
		(Form 400)
Ge n e r a l I n st r u ct ion s
1.	Use blue or black ink when completing this form.
2.	No strikeovers, erasures or correction fluid is acceptable on this form.
Se ct ion A
Check the appropriate box for the type transaction you are applying:
3.	New Title & registration – If you wish to register the vehicle and receive a license plate, check (		) here.
4.	Title and Plate Transfer – If you are transferring an existing plate already in your name, check (		) here. If the transfer plate is
	within three months of expiring, the plate should be renewed before transferring.
5.	Title for Mobile or Manufactured Home – If you are titling a mobile or manufactured home, check ( ) here.
6.	Title Only – If you are applying for a title only (no registration or plates), check ( ) here.
7.	Duplicate Title – If you wish to receive a duplicate title of a vehicle or mobile home that is already titled, check (			) here.
8.	Leased Vehicle – If the vehicle you are titling is leased, check ( ) here. Do not complete section D if the vehicle is leased. Note
	that one of the above options (1‐6) should also be selected.

9.Expedite Title – If you wish to have the title processed within 3 days, or the same day in a field office or headquarters, check

( ) here. An additional $20 fee will apply. Note that one of the above options (1‐6) should be checked and option 7 if this is for a leased vehicle.

Se ct ion B – V e h icle I n f or m a t ion

You must complete all fields from the supporting documents, including the VIN, Make, Year Make, Body Style, Model, and Empty Weight. The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) box must be completed, if applicable. The Gross Vehicle Weight is the combined empty weight of the vehicle and the weight of the load and/or what is being pulled. Passenger only vehicles (other than trucks) do not require a GVW. If the vehicle is designed to carry property, the GVW is required. See the GVW rate chart below to determine the GVW fees for your vehicle. These fees are paid in addition to required registration fees.

Gross Vehicle Weight	Annual	Biennial	Gross Vehicle Weight	Annual	Biennial
0001 lbs. – 4000 lbs.	$15.00	$30.00	8001 lbs. ‐ 9000 lbs.	$45.00	$90.00
4001 lbs. ‐ 5000 lbs.	$20.00	$40.00	9001 lbs. ‐ 10000 lbs.	$50.00	$100.00
5001 lbs. ‐ 6000 lbs.	$30.00	$60.00	10001 lbs. ‐ 11000 lbs.	$55.00	$110.00
6001 lbs. ‐ 7000 lbs.	$35.00	$70.00	11001 lbs. ‐ 12000 lbs.	$60.00	$120.00
7001 lbs. ‐ 8000 lbs.	$40.00	$80.00

Se ct ion C – Odom e t e r M ile a g e

In the odometer mileage field, enter the current mileage at the time of titling and/or registration. The mileage must be the current mileage and not the mileage listed at the time of sale. Mileage is required unless the vehicle is over 10 years old. If the vehicle is over 10 years old, the title may be marked “Exempt”. Do not check one of the mileage options – Exempt, Excess of Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage – unless it applies.

1.Actual Mileage – the odometer reflects the actual mileage on the vehicle.

2.Excess of Mechanical Limits – This phrase means that the odometer has reached its maximum number and has now restarted counting the mileage from zero. For example, if the odometer only contains 5 digits, then the mechanical limit would be 99,999, after which the odometer would begin counting at 00,000 (the odometer has “rolled over”).

3.Not actual Mileage – the odometer is broken or has been replaced, or the current owner is unsure of the true mileage.

Se ct ion D – Ow n e r I n f or m a t ion –If the vehicle is leased, this section should not be completed with lessee information.

1.New Primary Owner Complete Legal Name (Last, First, Middle) – Enter the last name, first name, and middle name of the new primary owner. The person with the most vested interest in the vehicle or mobile home is the primary owner. All correspondence, including tax notices will be sent to the primary owner.

2.SC Customer No., SC Driver License No., Soc. Sec. or FEIN – Enter the customer number or driver’s license number issued by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles for the primary owner. Do not enter an Out of State driver’s license number. If the primary owner has not obtained a South Carolina customer number or driver’s license number, enter the primary owner’s social security number. If the primary owner is a business or company, enter the social security number or FEIN (FEDERAL EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) for the business or company.

3.Date of Birth – If the primary owner is an individual, enter the date of birth of the primary owner. If the primary owner is a business or company, leave this space blank.

Se ct ion E – Le a sin g I n f or m a t ion ( Com p le t e on ly if t h e v e h icle is le a se d )

1.LEASING COMPANY NAME ‐ enter the name of the leasing company for the vehicle.

2.PHONE NO ‐ enter the phone number of the leasing company for the vehicle.

3.CONTACT PERSON ‐ enter the name of the person we should contact at the leasing company if there are any questions about the transaction.

4.CUSTOMER NUMBER – If known, enter the DMV issued customer number for the company that is leasing this vehicle.

5.ADDRESS, CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE ‐ enter the address of the leasing company for the vehicle.

6.NAME OF LESSEE ‐ enter the name of the person or company leasing the vehicle.

7.DRIVER LICENSE NO., SOC. SEC. NO., OR FEIN – enter one of the following numbers in this field: the driver’s license number or social security number of the individual or company leasing the vehicle, or the Federal Employment Identification Number (FEIN) of the company leasing the vehicle.

8.DATE of BIRTH ‐ enter the date of birth of the individual leasing the vehicle.

9.LESSEE’S SC RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS, CITY, and ZIP CODE ‐ enter the complete South Carolina street address of the individual or company leasing the vehicle. If the address is in an apartment complex, include the apartment number.

10.COUNTY ‐ enter the South Carolina county code or the name of the county in which the lessee resides.

11.LESSEE’S MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE, and COUNTY – enter the lessee’s complete mailing address if it is different than the lessee’s SC residence address. If the address is in an apartment complex, include the apartment number.

12.ADDRESS WHERE VEHICLE IS HOUSED, CITY, ZIP CODE, and COUNTY – enter the address where the vehicle is being kept if it is different than the lessee’s SC residential street address. If the address is in an apartment complex, include the apartment number.

Se ct ion F – Lie n I n f or m a t ion ( Com p le t e on ly if t h e r e is a n ou t st a n d in g lie n on t h e v e h icle )

The lien information on the Form 400 must agree with the supporting documents.

1.Check one of the boxes (YES or NO) to indicate whether or not the lien holder is set up with South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles for electronic lien transfers (ELT).

2.CUSTOMER NO., OR FEIN – If known, enter one of the following numbers in this field: the DMV issued customer number for the

lien holder or the company’s Federal Employment Identification Number (FEIN). NOTE: If the lien holder is an ELT customer, the DMV customer number is required in this field.

3.LIENHOLDER NAME ‐ enter the complete name of the lien holder. If transferring an out of state title, use the name as it appears on the out of state title.

4.DATE OF LIEN ‐ enter the date the loan was obtained.

5.CONTACT PERSON ‐ enter the complete name of the individual handling the loan in case DMV needs to contact them.

6.TELEPHONE NUMBER ‐ enter the contact person’s telephone number, including area code.

7.MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, and ZIP CODE ‐ enter the complete mailing address of the lien holder. Use the home office address which may be different than the address they are sending their payments. If transferring a vehicle from another state, use the address as it appears on the out of state title.

8.If there is more than one lien on the vehicle or mobile home, the second lien holder’s information would be entered in this section. Please see #2 through 7 above for an explanation of these fields.

Se ct ion G – Sa le s Ta x Ex e m p t ion

Complete this section only if you are entitled to a sales tax exemption. This exemption applies to the owner applying for the title. The customer should only complete and sign this section if entitled to a sales tax exemption. Please note primary owners 85 years or older may qualify for reduced sales taxes. If you qualify for a sales tax exemption, you should sign in the space provided and check one of the boxes as described in items 1‐4, below.

1.The vehicle was transferred from—Check ( ) the appropriate box of the individual who transferred the vehicle to you. Indicate my parent, my spouse, my child, my brother/sister, my grandparent, or my grandchild.

2.The vehicle was transferred to me as – Check (√ ) the appropriate box if the vehicle was transferred to you as a legal heir or beneficiary. If the transfer is made by court Order, a certified copy of the Affidavit of Collection of Personal Property for Small

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Estate Proceeding or similar Probate Court Order listing the person or persons who receive the vehicle is required. If the transfer is made by the duly appointed Personal Representative, then the original Certificate of Appointment from the Probate Court is required to complete the transfer. Note: A Death Certificate cannot be accepted in lieu of these documents, and Form 4036 “Affidavit of Inheritance of Vehicle” is no longer accepted after July 1, 2011.

3.The vehicle was transferred to me as – Check ( ) the appropriate box if the vehicle was transferred to you as a legal heir, beneficiary, or distributee. You must consult with your county’s probate court officials and submit probate documents that support the transfer of the vehicle in your name.

4.I am non‐resident military personnel – Check ( ) if you are non‐resident military personnel. You should provide a copy of your Leave and Earnings Statement (LES). The nonresident military exemption for sales, casual excise and use tax only applies to passenger motor vehicles (cars, passenger vans & sports utility vehicles) and motorcycles, not trucks or cargo vans.

5.The vehicle was a bonafide gift ‐ Check ( ) this box if the vehicle or mobile home was given to you as a gift.

Se ct ion H – Ad d it ion a l I n f or m a t ion

1.Date of Purchase – Enter the date the vehicle was purchased by the applicant.

2.Date First Operated in South Carolina – Enter the date the vehicle was first operated in South Carolina by the applicant. If the applicant is moving from out of state, enter the date the vehicle was moved to the state of South Carolina.

3.Energy Efficient Manufactured/Mobile Home? – If you are applying for a title for a mobile home or manufactured home designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy as meeting or exceeding each agency's energy saving efficiency requirements check “Yes”. If the manufactured or mobile home does not meet these requirements, check “No”.

4.New or Used? – If this title is for a vehicle or mobile home that has its original owner, enter “New”. If the vehicle has been previously owned, enter “Used”.

5.Prior Title Number – If vehicle or mobile home has been previously titled, indicate the title number from the previous title. This will be the title document submitted to obtain the new South Carolina title.

6.Prior Title State – If the vehicle or mobile home has been previously titled, indicate the state that previously titled the vehicle. This will be the state that issued the title that is being submitted to obtain the new South Carolina title.

7.The Vehicle described on this application is – If this title application is for a vehicle that has sustained damages due to a vehicular or other accident, check if the vehicle is “rebuildable” or “non‐rebuildable”. This item is used only by insurance companies settling claims on salvage vehicles.

8.The Vehicle Sustained the Following Damage – If this title application is for a vehicle that has sustained damages due to a vehicular or other accident, indicate if the vehicle was involved in a collision, and if there has been fire damage and/or if there has been water damage. This item is used only by insurance companies settling claims on salvage vehicles.

9.Agency Reference Number – This item is optional for government agencies to indicate additional vehicle or owner information that will printed on the title. This item is often used to indicate the fleet number of a vehicle for a company or governmental agency.

10.Calculate The Salvage percentage and Salvage % – Calculate the salvage percentage by indicating the value of the vehicle before the damages were incurred and the estimated cost of repairs. Divide the estimated cost of repairs by the pre‐damaged value to obtain the Salvage %. For example, if the value of the vehicle before damages was $20,000 and repairs are estimated at

$15,000, the salvage percentage is 75% ($15,000/$20,000). SCDMV Form TR3 is required if the salvage percentage is less than 75% or the vehicle’s pre‐damaged value is less than $2000. This item is used only by insurance companies settling claims on salvage vehicles.

Se ct ion I – Se lle r I n f or m a t ion

The section is not required for duplicate titles, corrections, or vehicles transferred from out of state without a sale.

1.Seller or Dealer Name – enter the seller’s or dealer’s name.

2.SC Dealer/Wholesaler Number – if the vehicle was purchased from a dealer, enter the dealer or wholesaler number.

3.SC Sales Tax Number – If the vehicle was not purchased from a dealer, leave this field blank; otherwise, enter the dealer or wholesaler’s sales tax number.

4.Sales Price –the sales price of the vehicle. You should initial to verify the sales price if the sales price is entered here.

5.Address – enter the complete address of the seller or dealer.

6.City –enter the city of the seller or dealer.

7.State –enter the state of the seller or dealer.

8.Zip Code –enter the zip code of the seller or dealer.

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Se ct ion J – I n su r a n ce Ce r t if ica t ion

This section is required if a vehicle registration is requested. Enter the name of the liability insurance company; not the insurance agency’s name.

Se ct ion K – D on a t e Lif e SC

Indicate whether you would like to make a donation to Donate Life SC. If you would like to make a donation, indicate the amount to contribute on the blank line. For more information on Donate Life SC, visit www.donatelifesc.org.

Se ct ion L – Sign a t u r e of Ow n e r

After verifying that all information is accurate and correct, the owner(s) must sign. If Shared Ownership is marked with “And” (Section D, #5), both owners must sign the application. If someone other than the owner signs the application, the application must be accompanied by an official POA (Power of Attorney). If you are registering a commercial vehicle over 10,000 lbs., you are also certifying that you are familiar with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and/or Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations. If the vehicle registered is not a commercial vehicle over 10,000 lbs., this statement is not applicable to this application. If more than two owners, the primary owner is required to sign all additional Forms 400 regardless of relationship (See Section D, #5 Shared Ownership).

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