Coverage and service for the Palmetto State
If you live in South Carolina or plan to move there, we can help you find the protection you need with USAA Auto Insurance.
Whether you’re driving through Charleston’s historic streets, cruising along Highway 17 or discovering the Lowcountry plantations, we can be there for you.
Required car insurance coverage in South Carolina
South Carolina law requires drivers to have the following minimum coverage limits.
Coverage |
Bodily injury liability |
|---|---|
Description |
This helps cover expenses for the injuries or deaths of others involved in accidents where you're found at fault. |
Minimum requirement |
$25,000 limit per person $50,000 limit per accident |
Coverage |
Property damage liability |
Description |
This helps pay for damages to other people's property like vehicles, homes and other buildings if you're at fault for an accident. |
Minimum requirement |
$25,000 limit per accident |
Coverage |
Uninsured motorists bodily injury and property damage |
Description |
This helps cover your expenses if you’re in an accident caused by a driver who doesn’t have insurance. |
Minimum requirement |
You can have any available limit up to your bodily injury and property damage liability limits. |
Required car insurance coverage in South Carolina
South Carolina law requires drivers to have the following minimum coverage limits.
| Coverage | Description | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|---|
Bodily injury liability |
This helps cover expenses for the injuries or deaths of others involved in accidents where you're found at fault. |
$25,000 limit per person $50,000 limit per accident |
Property damage liability |
This helps pay for damages to other people's property like vehicles, homes and other buildings if you're at fault for an accident. |
$25,000 limit per accident |
Uninsured motorists bodily injury and property damage |
This helps cover your expenses if you’re in an accident caused by a driver who doesn’t have insurance. |
You can have any available limit up to your bodily injury and property damage liability limits. |
South Carolina law requires drivers to have the following minimum coverage limits.
| Coverage | Bodily injury liability |
|---|---|
| Description | This helps cover expenses for the injuries or deaths of others involved in accidents where you're found at fault. |
| Minimum requirement | $25,000 limit per person $50,000 limit per accident |
| Coverage | Property damage liability |
| Description | This helps pay for damages to other people's property like vehicles, homes and other buildings if you're at fault for an accident. |
| Minimum requirement | $25,000 limit per accident |
| Coverage | Uninsured motorists bodily injury and property damage |
| Description | This helps cover your expenses if you’re in an accident caused by a driver who doesn’t have insurance. |
| Minimum requirement | You can have any available limit up to your bodily injury and property damage liability limits. |
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South Carolina car insurance FAQ
If you’re moving to South Carolina or within the state, you should change the vehicle location on your auto policy. You may also want to review your coverage and deductibles, as insurance needs can change with a move.
It’s also a good idea to check with your state to see if you need to update your vehicle registration.
Some states may require you to carry a physical insurance ID card. You can print your own card or we can send it to you. You can also save a digital copy to the USAA Mobile App.