Where do I title my truck?

Who did ya get the Illinois plate from...Landstar? If so you are basically running Landstar's plates. As for the title you need to have it done in the state you live in, same as a car. As for the taxes I would check this out with your local title office cause someone dropped the ball at the dealership or finance company.

 

You can title in any state you want.

 

The finance company is the legal owner. Therefore, the title is their responsibility until you pay off or resell the truck. I would make sure that the title application is forwarded from the dealer to your lender so that there are no problems down the road when you take legal possession. It is not necessary to apply for a new title at that time, As long as the lender signs the Lienholder Release box (after you make the last payment).

You can title the truck in any state providied you have a physical address in that state. One thing to keep in mind is that as long as you have the previous title with the Lienholder Release box signed, it is just as good as a new title from your home state showing you as the legal owner.

I'm not familiar with SC taxes and fees. General rule is if you buy a truck and lease to an out of state carrier, the fees are waived as long as you can prove that you drove the truck under a motor carrier's IRP for a minimium of 6 months. Don't take my word on that, however. You should be able to find that information on the South Carolina .gov website.