When I bought my car, the dealership told me they would take care of the taxes and tags. Why did you send me a tax bill?

The dealership was referring to the state sales tax and the license plate; the bill you received from the County Auditor is for the personal property tax due on the vehicle. Taxes are due 120 days from the purchase date.

If you do not pay the taxes due by the due date, a notice will be sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend your driver’s license. If your driver’s license is suspended for non-payment of property taxes and you also hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), it will also be affected by the suspension.

If you receive a property tax bill and you no longer own the vehicle, contact the Auditor’s office immediately concerning a possible proration of taxes owed.

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2. What is the assessment ratio on motor vehicles in South Carolina?
3. When are vehicle taxes due?
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5. When I bought my car, the dealership told me they would take care of the taxes and tags. Why did you send me a tax bill?
6. I received a tax bill on a motor vehicle that I have sold. What do I need to do?
7. If I want to transfer my license plate to a replacement vehicle, what do I need to do?
8. If I move out of this state, what should I do with my South Carolina license plate?
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