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As of May 13, 2019, the State of South Carolina will require all new and used automobile Dealers to begin issuing “smart” Temporary Tags for all vehicle purchases where a new plate is being issued. At this time, Dealers do not need to issue if the customer is transferring the plate, but it is recommended and may become mandatory as well. In order to issue temp tags, Dealers will have to enroll in the SC EVR program.
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The program allows motor vehicle dealers to electronically submit the title and registration information, along with IMF and registration fees, directly to the SCDMV. All documents will bemailed to the DMV’s Blythewood office for scanning and review.
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Once you finalize the purchase with your customer, you will either import or input the essential data required to generate a temp tag into Premier EVR. The system will then receive a unique temptag number which you will be able to print, along with your advertising, onto the blank temp tag stock tomount on the customer’s new vehicle. You will still have 45 days to submit the titling information in the EVRsystem and mail the packet to the DMV.
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EVR and DMV fees are withdrawn from the dealer’s account via ACH and sentto the DMV by DDI Technology. You will no longer be able to wait to pay the IMF, it will be drafted from your account the night you finalize the transaction.
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All dealers who sell motorized, non-IRP vehicles in the state of SC are required to participate. The SC Temp Tag program does not apply to “non-motorized” vehicles (i.e. trailers, campers).
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Yes. Once a transaction has begun by producing a temp tag, the transaction must be finalized in the EVR system. You will not be able to walk the deal into the DMV office as there will already be a pending title in the system which the DMV cannot override.
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The DMV will mail the tag and registration directly to the customer.
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DDI Technology’s program is web-based and has no software to install, however, we do recommend Google Chrome web browser. The entire process of setting up your account and approval from the SC DMV could take up to 2 weeks to finalize. As the mandatory date grows closer, the setup times are expected to reach up to 4 weeks. You should submit your application and agreements as early as possible.
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Trucks over 26,000lbs, non-motorized vehicles, wholesale vehicles, and antique vehicle transactions must still be walked into the DMV.
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No, the SC DMV does not support a temp tag only process currently. You must complete the entire transaction and mail the documents to the DMV.
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Yes, but only if canceled during the same business day and before 8:00 pm.
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We are waiting on direction from the SC DMV on how EVR exempt transactions will be handled.
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DDI currently integrates with various systems, contact support or sales for more information.
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No. The state does not support a Dealer having two providers. You will need to choose one to handle the entire transaction.
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If the VIN and owner information remain the same, your customer’s temp tag is valid and does not need to change. You can editcertain fields within the EVR transaction, however, if non-editable fields require a change you must VOID thetransaction and create a new transaction with the updated information.
o Editable fields include: New/Used indicator, Odometer, Actual/Exempt mileage, Previous Title #, Previous Title State, Lienholder -
You will still have the option to manually create a temp tag within the system until November 11,2019, as the DMV continues to modify the program. Note: Charges still apply.
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Under SC legislation, SC does not permit extending a temporary tag beyond 45-days. The Dealer may opt to put the customer in a rental vehicle while their vehicle is parked.
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You will mail your completed deal jacket to:
SC DMV
Attn: Vehicle Compliance & Oversight
PO Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0055
Ensure you have your cover sheet on each jacket and your Dealer Daily Totals report from Premier EVR. -
The process is not changing for out of state customers. If they do not have a SC residence or DMV number from the SC DMV, you will issue a 30-day TP tag to the customer. These can be purchased from the DMV in advance.
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SCADA is currently the only authorized distributor of blank temp tag stock for SC dealers. Temp tags are priced at $5 each and come in packs of 25 for $125. Shipping will be charged according to how many packs are ordered and to where they are being shipped. Tags can be ordered at www.scdealerservices.com or www.scada.org. Additionally, if you are utilizing DDI Premier EVR, you can order through the system and DDI will have an automatic re-order function to ensure you do not run out of stock.
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If you are ordering on the association website, you will be required to pay at the time of order via credit card. If you order on Premier EVR, DDI will deduct the order amount from your nightly ACH on that same day. Shipping charges will be added to your invoice as well.
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Yes. The state statute allows the dealer to recoup the entire cost of the temp tag, including shipping and printing costs. Per the SC DMV, you should create an additional line item on your Bill of Sale named “Electronic Filing Fee” where you can include all costs associated, up to $55.00.
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If you are NEW to the EVR program and have not processed EVR transactions with another provider, you must attend the SC DMV Titling Class and complete the EVR-8 form in order to use the system. In addition, DDI offers weekly training classes on how to utilize Premier EVR and you will be required to attend a training in order to receive your login credentials. You can sign up for training classes HERE.
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Users who act as a title clerk and finalize transactions within the system.
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The DMV is currently working on details of this process, however, DDI suggests always having several 30-day TP tags on hand so you can still deliver a vehicle even if the system is down.
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Yes. You can reprint a temporary tag up to four times per VIN.
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DDI provides a convenient link that will direct you to the SC DMV change of address website. Your process remains the same and supporting documents are still required when mailing your packet to the state.
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SC DMV is responsible for mailing the hard plate directly to your customer upon completion of an EVR transactions. DDI provides this plate number assigned with Premier EVR.
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Once you have signed up with DDI, you can upload your dealership logo to receive a customized temp tag. If you have a temp tag design you would like to use, you can forward it along with the logo for design. Click this link to request your customized temp tag: http://go.dditechnology.com/temp-tag-design-request
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No. Your logo will print on the temp tag at the issuance of the temp tag. You will use your laser printer to print the temp tag.
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The DMV is extending their business hours to 11pm to accommodate all Dealer hours. No Sunday hours have been added at this time.
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If the customer does not physically have the metal plate they wish to transfer at the time of the sale, the customer must receive a traceable temporary license plate with temporary registration to use until the customer receives the new registration for the plate transfer. After receiving the new registration showing the transferred plate number with the new vehicle information, the customer may put the existing metal license plate on the new vehicle. When purchasing a vehicle and transferring a plate, a temporary plate is optional. For those customers who want to transfer their existing plate to their new vehicle, and physically have the plate on site, the existing metal license plate may be put on their new vehicle. The customer must carry the bill of sale in the vehicle while waiting for the new registration card. The plate transfer information must be able to be queried by law enforcement. This means that the EVR Dealer is required to enter the plate transfer transaction in the EVR system, which is completing an Update 1, prior to the customer leaving the dealership. For Non-EVR Dealers, the plate transfer transaction must be completed at DMV prior to the customer leaving the dealership. Failure to complete the plate transfer transaction through either the EVR system or a DMV branch office may put the customer in jeopardy if stopped by law enforcement.
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DDI Support is available for DDI customers Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM and Saturday 9-6. Please call 803-808-0117, opt. 2, email help@premierevr.com or chat LIVE with a representative by click the Live Chat function in the upper right hand corner of your Premier EVR screen.