This notice is generated when an insurance company notifies the SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES that an insurance policy has been cancelled. If the SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES cannot verify that a new policy has been secured this notice is sent to the registered owner of the vehicles associated with the cancelled policy. Once the notice has been received you must verify that you have insurance or have met a non-insurance requirement and therefore, insurance is not required. This insurance information can be verified electronically using the SC ALIR system.

This notice is generated when the SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES could not verify the insurance information you provided following registration. If the SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES could not verify your insurance this notice is sent to the registered owner of the newly registered vehicle. Once the notice has been received you must verify that you have insurance or have met a non-insurance requirement and therefore, insurance is not required. This insurance information can be verified electronically using the SC ALIR system.

The green FR10 forms are issued by law enforcement officers following a reportable accident. Each party with a motor vehicle involved in the accident is provided the FR10 form in order to verify liability insurance at the time of the accident. This insurance information can be verified electronically using the SC ALIR system. If you have received this form and did not have insurance at the time of accident you should indicate that liability insurance was not in place at the time of accident in the bottom, left-hand corner of the FR10 form.

An FR 5 Accident Suspension Notice is generated when the SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES has failed to receive an FR10 transaction which verifies your liability insurance at the time of accident.

If you need to verify your insurance coverage you should contact your insurance company or agent. If you have received an FR4 Cancellation, FR31 Verification Request, or an FR5 Accident Suspension notice you must provide your agent or insurance company representative with the Reference Number which is located at the top right-hand corner of the suspension notice. If the reference number is not available, a VIN search can be done by your agent or insurance company representative. If you have received a green FR10 Form you must provide your agent or insurance company representative with the FR10 Audit number associated with your accident party. Using the Reference Number or FR10 Audit number and the SC ALIR system your agent or insurance company can verify your insurance information with the SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES in real-time.

You should inform your insurance company or agent that all South Carolina licensed insurance companies and agents are eligible to use the SC ALIR system. They can register by visiting this website at www.sc-alir.com and selecting the Registration link on the left-side of the page.

You are required to surrender your South Carolina automobile license plate or obtain liability insurance immediately.

You should complete the appropriate section on the back of the suspension notice and mail this to the SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES at the address provided. Each non-insurance compliance requirement is listed on the back of the suspension notice and must be completed by the owner.

If you have lost your FR4 Cancellation or FR31 Verification Request notice you can request that your agent or insurance company obtain your Reference Number using the Reference Number lookup on the SC ALIR website. Alternatively, you can obtain a copy of your suspension notice at any local SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES branch for free or call the FR Support Unit in order to obtain your reference number.

You must complete the Vehicle Sold/Traded section on the back of the suspension notice and mail this to SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES at the address provided.

You can surrender your license plate at any local SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES office. Alternatively, you may contact the FR Support Unit and provide a copy of your out of state registration if your license plate has been surrendered to another state.

You must complete the Transferred Tag section on the back of the suspension notice and provide a copy of the bill of sale for the newly purchased vehicle.

You must provide proof of insurance (a South Carolina or Out of State policy is acceptable) and a copy of your out of state registration.

You may complete the FR4k form and verify that the vehicle was not operated following the cancellation of insurance. Current insurance may also be required if the vehicle is currently being operated.

If you have received notice from the SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES that fees are due because of failure to maintain insurance payment can be accepted online at www.scdmvonline.com or mailed to SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES at the address provided.

Please access the SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES website at www.scdmvonline.com.

FR4A Compliance Form  (Response to Insurance Cancellation Notice) (PDF*)

FR31A Compliance Form  (Response to Insurance Verification Request) (PDF*)

FR5A Form (Response to Financial Responsibility Accident) (PDF*)

FR4K Form (Military Service/Illness Statement) (PDF*)

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