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What Is a Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney in South Carolina?

A South Carolina motor vehicle power of attorney authorizes an agent to sign your Title and/or Registration Application, Form 400, for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. The SCDMV form says it may be signed by the owner or an authorized agent, with a power of attorney attached if applicable.

South Carolina Requirements for a Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney

Form 400, revised July 2025, sets the ground rules for an agent signing on your behalf.

Attach the Power of Attorney

When an authorized agent signs, the power of attorney is attached to the application.

Electronic Signatures Are Accepted

Form 400 states that electronic or digital signatures are acceptable.

No Corrections on the Application

No strikeovers, erasures to the VIN or odometer, correction tape, or correction fluid are acceptable on Form 400.

Register Within 45 Days

Failing to register within 45 days of purchase, or of the date the vehicle begins operating in South Carolina, brings a penalty fee on top of the regular fees. Fees change, so confirm current amounts with the SCDMV.

Don’t Confuse It With MC-25

SCDMV Form MC-25 is a power of attorney for motor carrier IRP and IFTA accounts. It isn’t used for personal title and registration.

Who Can Sign a South Carolina Title Application for the Owner?

An authorized agent can. Form 400 allows the owner or an authorized agent to sign, with the power of attorney attached where applicable.

Applications go to an SCDMV branch office or by mail to the SCDMV in Blythewood.

Tip: Give your agent a South Carolina motor vehicle power of attorney that names the vehicle and the transaction, so it’s clear what they may sign on Form 400.

How to Use a South Carolina Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney

Keep the paperwork clean:

  1. Name yourself as owner and your agent.
  2. Describe the vehicle, including the VIN.
  3. State the title and registration acts your agent may sign.
  4. Sign and date the power of attorney.
  5. Have your agent complete and sign Form 400 without strikeovers.
  6. Attach the power of attorney and submit within 45 days of purchase.

What to Include in a South Carolina Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney

Keep it specific:

  • Owner’s and agent’s names and addresses
  • Vehicle year, make, and VIN
  • The title and registration acts authorized
  • Owner’s signature and date

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