Vehicle Plate, Lien, and Title History Inquiries

DMV License Plate Inquiry

The License Plate Inquiry application provides access to Vehicle Owner information stored by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In addition to the annual subscription fee, authorized users pay $7.25 for each inquiry performed. Payment will be collected by credit card at the time of the transaction. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.

DMV License Plate Inquiry API

The License Plate Inquiry API will communicate with the existing DMV web services API and provide the requested data back to authorized users via API. The API will allow access to Vehicle Owner information stored by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. In addition to the annual subscription fee, authorized users pay $7.25 for each inquiry performed. Authorized users must pay invoices by a monthly, ACH auto draft.

DMV Lien Inquiry

The Lien Inquiry application provides access to Vehicle Lien information stored by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In addition to the annual subscription fee, authorized users pay $7.25 for each inquiry performed. Authorized users must pay invoices by a monthly, ACH auto draft.

DMV Lien Inquiry API

The Lien Inquiry API will communicate with the existing DMV web services API and provide the requested data back to authorized users via API. The API will allow access to Vehicle Lien information stored by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. In addition to the annual subscription fee, authorized users pay $7.25 for each inquiry performed. Authorized users must pay invoices by a monthly, ACH auto draft.

DMV Title History Inquiry

The Title History Inquiry application provides access to Title History information stored by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In addition to the annual subscription fee, authorized users pay $7.25 for each inquiry performed. Authorized users must pay invoices by a monthly, ACH auto draft.

DMV Title History Inquiry API

The Title History Inquiry API will communicate with the existing DMV web services API and provide the requested data back to authorized users via API. The API will allow access to Title History information stored by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. In addition to the annual subscription fee, authorized users pay $7.25 for each inquiry performed. Authorized users must pay invoices by a monthly, ACH auto draft.

How to Register - License Plate Inquiry, Lien Inquiry, and Title History Inquiry

Access to Vehicle Owner information through the License Plate Inquiry, Lien Inquiry, and Title History Inquiry applications is provided through Tyler South Carolina in cooperation with the DMV and is governed by the Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 2000 (DPPA). To receive the personal information section contained in the records, a registered user must complete a Personal Information Release Agreement with the SCDMV, in addition to the Tyler South Carolina Subscriber agreement, and be approved by the DMV.

After creating your account online, you must:

1. Download, complete, and sign the following:
   • Tyler South Carolina Subscriber Agreement (PDF)
   • Personal Information Release Agreement (PDF)
   • PIRA Addendum (PDF)
2. Create a Cover Letter, using company letterhead and signed by an officer of the company, that includes:
   • Company FEIN
   • Reason for performing searches
   • Any extra information listed in brackets on the PIRA, following the Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) exemption code.
3. Return the documents to Tyler South Carolina. For faster processing, you may fax them to 803-720-5894. However, you must mail documents with original signature(s) to:
   South Carolina Interactive, LLC
   Attn: DMV Support
   1301 Gervais Street, Suite 710
   Columbia, South Carolina 2920