South Carolina requires that you, the owner, get a title for all your outboard motors that are rated for 5 horsepower or more.
If you buy an out-of-state outboard motor from a titling state, you must submit the signed-over original title, bearing the seller’s name to get a title in South Carolina.
What states require outboard motor titling?
Some states do not require outboard motors to have a title. These states are:
- Mississippi.
- Missouri.
- Ohio.
- Oklahoma.
- South Carolina.
- Texas.
- Utah.
Remember, states may change their laws at any time. Check with the state of origin for your outboard motor to confirm whether a title for that boat motor exists.
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