Motor Fuel Refund 

                     Application and Instructions 

APPLY FOR YOUR MOTOR FUEL 
REFUND ON MyDORWAY!
• Apply for refunds using your Fuel Vendor account. Contact the SCDOR 
at MotorFuelTax@dor.sc.gov if you do not have a Fuel Vendor license.
• If you are not required to have a Fuel Vendor license, check out the 
L-2140, available at dor.sc.gov/tax/motor-fuel/forms, for more 
information on the refund registration process.
• Ensure that you have a recent Letter ID to use in the registration process. 
Contact the SCDOR to request an updated Letter ID.
•  Confirm the Type of Ownership listed on your registration with the IRS.

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   You must have an SCDOR-issued Letter ID to register for a Motor Fuel Refund account.
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Want more information about Motor Fuel Taxes? Visit dor.sc.gov/tax/motor-fuel

                       Motor Fuel Refund Application| L-2133 
                       Revised 2/6/2024
                       Apply for a refund online at MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov

Taxpayers can apply online for a Motor Fuel Refund account. Once the account is created, taxpayers can apply 
for a refund of Motor Fuel Taxes using MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov, our free online tax portal. Create a MyDORWAY 
account or log in to get started.
This document provides general information about L-2133, Motor Fuel Refund Application.

WHO MAY APPLY FOR A REFUND
● Individuals who have purchased motor fuel that is exempt from the Motor Fuel User Fee and other applicable 
  fees.
● Individuals who have sold motor fuel that is exempt from the Motor Fuel User Fee and other applicable fees.

REGISTERING TO APPLY FOR MOTOR FUEL REFUNDS ON MyDORWAY
● If you’ve never submitted a license application for a Fuel Vendor account, complete and submit the L-2045, 
  Application for Motor Fuel License, available at dor.sc.gov/tax/motor-fuel/forms.  
● If you are not required to have a Fuel Vendor license, complete the Business Tax Application at  
  dor.sc.gov/register. On the Tax Accounts screen, choose Motor Fuel Refund and any additional accounts you 
  need to apply for. 
●  If you already use MyDORWAY to manage your other tax accounts, you can add a new Motor Fuel Refund 
  account by logging in and selecting the More tab, then choosing Business Tax Application. On the Tax Accounts 
  screen, choose Motor Fuel Refund.
● You can add existing tax accounts to your MyDORWAY account by logging in and selecting the More tab, then 
  choosing Request Account Access.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY FOR A REFUND
● Your Fuel Vendor file number or your Motor Fuel Refund file number, if applicable.
● Your Federal Employer ID Number (FEIN)
● Copies of invoices or receipts to verify purchases. In some cases, a spreadsheet can be submitted that includes 
  the required information.
  ○  Contact the SCDOR at MotorFuelTax@dor.sc.gov to verify that your spreadsheet contains the correct 
       information before you submit a spreadsheet instead of copies of invoices or receipts. 
● For Diversion Refunds – Submit a copy of the original bill of lading and a copy of the invoice for each transaction.
● For Contaminated Product – Email the SCDOR at MotorFuelTax@dor.sc.gov for instructions on how to apply for 
  a refund. 

HOW TO APPLY FOR A MOTOR FUEL REFUND ON MyDORWAY
● Log in to your MyDORWAY account and select the Accounts tab, then scroll to your Motor Fuel Refund account 
  and click More Account Options.
●  On the next screen, select User Fee Refund Application (L-2133) to get started.
● You are required to attach copies of invoices, receipts, bills of lading, or verified spreadsheets to the MyDORWAY 
  refund application. 

WHEN TO APPLY
You must apply for refunds monthly, quarterly, or biannually based on when you purchased the fuel. See the Motor Fuel 
User Fee rate chart below for more information. The exception to this rule is the Tare Allowance Refund, which must be 
applied for quarterly.

Effective dates of Motor Fuel User   Increase Per Gallon ($)
Fee increase
Prior to July 1, 2017                0.16
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018         0.18
July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019         0.20
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020         0.22
July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021         0.24
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022         0.26
Starting July 1, 2022                0.28

REFUND OPTIONS
If you apply for a refund on MyDORWAY, you have the option to select a direct deposit or paper check refund. 
You have the option to request a paper copy of the L-2133 by emailing MotorFuelTax@dor.sc.gov. If you submit a paper 
application, a paper check is your only refund option. Allow 8 weeks for processing.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
● If you need to create a Motor Fuel Refund account by submitting a paper copy instead of using MyDORWAY, 
  email MotorFuelTax@dor.sc.gov to request a copy of the Motor Fuel Registration Form (L-2140).
● There is no provision in the law for an extension on a claim for refund. Your refund claim must be submitted 
  within three years of the fuel purchase date. 

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP
● MotorFuelTax@dor.sc.gov 
● 803-896-1990 
● Find tutorials and instructions for using MyDORWAY at dor.sc.gov/MyDORWAY. 

Learn more about Motor Fuel Taxes at dor.sc.gov/tax/motor-fuel.

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