Dear Taxpayer:

       I appreciate the opportunity that you have given me to serve as your County Treasurer. The duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer are many and varied, but our main function is to serve you, the citizens of Chesterfield County. This site has been prepared to help you understand, search, view and pay your tax bills. I hope it will be of value to you.

       I have attempted to answer frequently asked questions and provide general information regarding taxation in Chesterfield County. Please remember this web site cannot cover the many complex tax laws and should not be relied on as a legal source of information.

       Whether you are a new resident or have been in our county for some time, my goal is to fulfill my responsibility as your County Treasurer in a fair and equitable manner. Please feel free to contact this office if you have any questions on the information addressed on this site.

Sincerely, Kathy B. Sheeler Chesterfield County Treasurer

SEARCH & PAY PROPERTY TAXES ONLINE HERE

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I apply for high mileage discount on my vehicle?
A. To apply for high mileage appeal, mail or bring a signed statement with mileage to the Auditor's Office before the due date.

 Q. Why am I being charged taxes for the vehicle I just purchased? The dealer told me he would take care of the tags and taxes.
A. The dealership is allowed to pick up your tags on a vehicle without paying local property taxes. When the dealer states they are taking care of your taxes, they are referring to sales tax, which is paid at the local Department of Motor Vehicles.

Q. Didn't I pay the taxes when I bought my vehicle?
A. When you purchase a vehicle from a SC dealership, their personnel are allowed to pick up your registration and license tags without paying the local property taxes. The tax you paid the dealership at the time of purchase was the South Carolina sales tax. This allows you a 120-day grace period to delay payment of personal property taxes on your new vehicle.
 

For Your Information

In South Carolina, vehicle taxes are paid a year in advance. 

When paying your taxes, please make reference on your check to the receipt number. This reduces the possibility of error in posting your payment. 

If you are renewing your vehicle license tag, you can pay your taxes and renewal fee to the Treasurer's office and eliminate having to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles. 

If you receive a tax notice for a vehicle you no longer own, you will need to contact the Auditor's office at 843-623-2338.  If you receive a tax notice for a boat or motor that you no longer own, you must notify the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources at P.O. Box 167, Columbia, SC, 29202. 
    

Disclaimer Page

The Chesterfield County Treasurer's Office makes every effort to produce and publish the most accurate information. any ommissions should be reported for investigation. Chesterfield County makes no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning accuracy and completeness of the information.  Chesterfield County assumes no responsibilities for any decisions or actions taken by a user based upon the information obtained via this web site. Chesterfield County maintains all immunities as provided in the South Carolina Tort Claims Act. By clicking ACCEPT, user agrees that Chesterfield County shall be held harmless from all actions, claims, damages, or judgements as a result of using this online tax information.

Vehicle or property tax payments made on this web site are not marked as paid in real time. They will be reflected on the following business day. Do you accept the above statements?