South Carolina § 40-39-70 - Recordkeeping; identity verifications; only owners or their agents may pawn or sell.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 40-39-70 — Recordkeeping; identity verifications; only owners or their agents may pawn or sell., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-39-70. Recordkeeping; identity verifications; only owners or their agents may pawn or sell.
(A) A pawnbroker shall keep a record, at the time of any loan or purchase, containing:
(1) an account, description, and digital photograph of the goods, articles, or things pawned, pledged, or purchased;
(2) the amount of money loaned thereon;
(3) the time of pledging them;
(4) the charges or the rate of interest to be paid on the loan; and
(5) the name and residence of the person selling, pawning, or pledging the goods, articles, or things.
(B) Before a pledge or purchase, the pawnbroker shall verify the identity of the pledgor or seller by reviewing a state-issued or federally issued photographic identification card, including a United States military identification card, or a passport issued by the United States.
(C) A pawn or purchase transaction must be performed by the owner of the property, or his authorized agent, whose identity and agency relationship must be verified by the pawnbroker.
HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 491, SECTION 2; 2016 Act No. 262 (H.4090), SECTION 9, eff June 9, 2016; 2018 Act No. 191 (S.810), SECTION 1, eff August 15, 2018.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1900 (23) 427; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 1751; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2627; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3948; 1932 Code SECTION 7132; 1942 Code SECTION 7132; 1952 Code SECTION 56-1157; 1962 Code SECTION 56-1157; 1962 (52) 1959.
Effect of Amendment
2016 Act No. 262, SECTION 9, inserted paragraph designator (A); in (A), inserted "or purchase", and inserted "selling"; and added (B) and (C), relating to identity verification and transaction performance requirements.
2018 Act No. 191, SECTION 1, amended (A), requiring pawnbrokers to keep digital photographs of goods, articles, or things pawned.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 40-39-70
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 40-39-70 cover?
Section 40-39-70 ("Recordkeeping; identity verifications; only owners or their agents may pawn or sell.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Carolina § 40-39-70?
A common citation format is "South Carolina Code of Laws § 40-39-70" (South Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Carolina official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Carolina attorney.
How does South Carolina § 40-39-70 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Carolina can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Carolina.