Form 416 at a glance
What it is: Form 416 is the NOTICE OF VEHICLE SOLD of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
Who signs: The seller signs on the SIGNATURE OF SELLER line.
A filled-in Form 416 example: a seller reports a car sold
How to fill out Form 416, box by box
The vehicle
The owner of a registered and licensed vehicle is required to notify the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and in writing, immediately upon a transfer of ownership.
Enter the VEHICLE MAKE, the YEAR MAKE, the LICENSE PLATE NO. and the VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION (SERIAL) NO.
The buyer and the date sold or traded
Enter SOLD OR TRADED TO, the BUYER'S STREET ADDRESS and the BUYER'S CITY, STATE, AND ZIP CODE.
Street address must accompany all P.O. Boxes, so enter the BUYER'S STREET ADDRESS with the BUYER'S P.O. BOX.
Enter the DATE SOLD OR TRADED.
Common questions about Form 416
Who signs it?
The seller signs on the SIGNATURE OF SELLER line.
When is this form not the right one?
This form of notification does not constitute legal transfer of ownership and is intended for the protection of the last registered owner until the actual transfer of ownership is completed by the new owner.
Sources
[1] Form 416 (Rev. 6/15), Notice of Vehicle Sold, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).
