South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 38 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 3 - DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Subarticle 3 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT AND LAWS REGARDING MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY
Section 38-120 - Insurance Certification Required for Vehicle Licensing

No certificate of registration shall be issued or transferred to an owner by the Department of Public Safety unless the owner or prospective owner produces satisfactory evidence that such security in accordance with the South Carolina Automobile Reparation Reform Act of 1974, Chapter 11 of Title 56 of the 1976 Code, is in effect.

This item shall not apply with respect to any motor vehicle owned by the U. S., this State or any political subdivision of this State or any municipality therein. Authority 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, Section 56-9-30.