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Are your South Carolina storage charges and repair-lien notices timed correctly?

South Carolina permits a qualifying garage or repair shop to sell an article at public auction when the repairs are completed or storage contract expired, possession has been continuous, and 30 days have passed after the required written notice to the owner and lienholder. The sale is conducted by a magistrate. Before notice of the article's location is sent, storage charges are limited to a maximum of seven business days; the statute also specifies timing and contents for owner/lienholder notices.

Quick check

Confirm owner/lienholder notice was sent as required, pre-notice storage does not exceed the statutory seven-business-day limit, and at least 30 days pass after notice before any public sale.

At a glance
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
TopicShop operations
VerifiedOct 5, 2026
Review cadenceReview before assessing extended storage, sending lien notices, or initiating sale proceedings and whenever South Carolina lien law changes.
When this applies

Your South Carolina garage, repair shop, towing company, or storage facility retains a vehicle or other article for unpaid repairs or storage.

Before charging extended storage or pursuing a lien sale, document continuous possession, identify the owner and lienholders, send the required notice promptly, cap pre-notice storage as required, and do not pursue public sale until the statutory 30-day notice period has passed.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Verified
Oct 5, 2026
Applies to
All shop types

Quick-reference compliance planning only; not legal advice or an exhaustive statement of every applicable Federal, state, or local rule. Always verify the official source.

Regulatory history

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