Get Form 4031

A bill of sale form can only be obtained at a local DMV office. A generic bill of sale will NOT be accepted.

A South Carolina Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form is a type of “limited” power of attorney, which means that it is geared for a specific purpose – namely to approve of someone else's right to represent your interests with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.

A bill of sale form can only be obtained at a local DMV office. A generic bill of sale will NOT be accepted.

While it is common to present a bill of sale in a digital format, you can also create this type of contractual agreement as a handwritten document on paper. What's most important is to include all of the pertinent details in the bill of sale in order to protect both parties.

Some states require bills of sale to be witnessed by a notary public, but in South Carolina, two private parties can sign a valid bill of sale on their own.

Is a Bill of Sale required for selling a car in South Carolina? No, a bill of sale is not legally required. South Carolina law requires a bill of sale only when the sales price and odometer reading cannot be included on the back of the vehicle title.

The South Carolina DMV bill of sale, also known as Form 4031, is a form to be used in addition to the attached Notice of Vehicle Sold (Form 416) to properly transfer the ownership of a motor vehicle.

A signed Bill of Sale/Buyer's Order is required for all title transactions showing the total sale prices of the vehicle, minus any trade-in value. The buyer's signature is required on the Bill of Sale.