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< back to page 1 separate pages: College/University (includes out-of-state) Fraternity/Sorority Authorized but not yet issued failed plates New issue plates released after September 2007 are issued completely flat/screenprinted. Support Our Troops Authorized by Legislature 9/7/2006 (SB613) Sponsored by Support Our Troops, Inc., a nationwide organization that contributes care packages to U.S. soldiers stationed around the world. This organization has plates of similar design in at least 26 states. "ST" prefix. www.supportourtroops.org  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign  SCDMV photo Full replacement of previous design complete by January 31, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Ancient Free Masons Issued under Non-Profit Organization law Restricted to Members Only. This plate raises funds for the Scottish Rite Foundation for Childhood Language Disorders and the Grand Lodge Charity and Disaster Relief Fund. The Ancient Free Masons refer to the A.F.&A.M. as "an unrecognized 'Clandestine' Grand Lodge" and warn their members against receiving the wrong plate (See A.F.&A.M. plate below). "HA" prefix www.scgrandlodgeafm.org  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Boy Scouts of America Authorized by Legislature 9/7/2006 (SB613) "BP" prefix. www.boyscouts.sc  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Multiple Sclerosis Society Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "JM" prefix. www.nmss.org  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Surfrider Foundation Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "KC" prefix, stands for Keepers of the Coast. surfridergrandstrand.org  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Children's Hospital Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "MU" prefix for Medical University  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign  SCDMV photo Full replacement of previous design complete by October 31, 2019 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Emergency Medical Services Authorized by Legislature 9/7/2006 (SB613) "EA" prefix  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Kiwanis Club Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "KI" prefix, abbreviation for Kiwanis. www.kiwanis.org  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Issued under Non-Profit Organization law Restricted to Members Only. "WS" prefix. http://alnuirafam.org/  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Carolina Panthers Authorized by Legislature 9/17/2004 (HB4758) Carolina Panthers NFL team, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Inaugural season used Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. as their 'home' stadium. The Training Camp is currently at Wofford College in Spartanburg, and the practice facility is in Fort Mill, S.C. Money raised from the sale of this plate goes to South Carolina State Parks. "CF" prefix. www.panthers.com  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign  SCDMV photo Full replacement of previous design complete by May 31, 2019 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Choose Life Authorized by Legislature 9/2/2001 (HB3272) After years of lawsuits, this plate was released in 2008. To attempt a compromise, several bills to approve pro-choice license plate types failed (see Failed Plates). Money raised from the sale of this plate goes to the Department of Social Services to be used to support local crisis pregnancy programs. "PL" prefix for Pro-Life; "CL" taken by Columbia College.  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign  SCDMV photo Full replacement of previous design complete by September 30, 2020 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Parrothead Authorized by Legislature 5/23/2006 (HB4195) This is an organization affiliated with the singer Jimmy Buffet. This plate helps the club raise fund for Alzheimer's research, of which Jimmy Buffet's father suffered from. The plate features a pair of flip-flops in the sand with the Palmetto and Crescent Moon above. This plate was originally to have a prefix of "JB" for Jimmy Buffet, but a personalized plate(s) with "JB" followed by a number blocked the prefix from being used. "AZ" prefix, abbreviation for Alzheimer's. www.palmettoparrotheads.com  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Cattlemen's Association Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "CA" prefix. www.SCcattle.org This plate is the same design as Alabama's Cattlemen's plate.  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design S.C. Aviation Hall of Fame Issued under Non-Profit Organization law Restricted to Members Only. "HF" prefix for Hall of Fame. The S.C. Aviation Association paid the $4,000 deposit to have this plate created. It is restricted only to their Hall of Fame members. www.SCAAonline.com  SCDMV photo renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Boykin Spaniel Foundation Issued under Non-Profit Organization law The Boykin Spaniel is a breed of spaniel developed in South Carolina by the Boykin family. The town of Boykin, S.C. is also named for the family. The dog is primarily a hunting dog. It was named the State Dog of South Carolina. "BY" prefix, abbreviation for Boykin. www.boykinspaniel.org  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Beaufort Water Festival Issued under Non-Profit Organization law An annual festival held in downtown Beaufort and along the waterfront in July. "WF" prefix. www.bftwaterfestival.com  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design EarthEcho, Protect Wild Dolphins Issued under Non-Profit Organization law EarthEcho is a non-profit environmental organization focusing on the earth's oceans. It was founded by the Cousteau family. Money raised by this plate goes to education and conservation programs to protect wild dolphins. "PD" prefix, stands for Protect Dolphins. www.earthecho.org  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Prince Hall Masons Issued under Non-Profit Organization law Restricted to Members Only. The Prince Hall Masons are a predominantly African-American organization, dating back to colonial Boston. "TM" prefix. www.mwphglsc.com  SCDMV photo renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Greenville Children's Hospital Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "BB" prefix. www.ghs.org  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign  Full replacement of previous design complete by July 31, 2017 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design New issues after October 5, 2009 will be issued "on demand" and not available at local offices. They will be available only by mail-order and individual plates made only when an order is received. Existing stock of above plates were sold until existing supply lasted, then went to "on demand." Farm Bureau/Agriculture "Our Farms - Our Future" Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "AG" prefix for Agriculture. www.scfb.org  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Reduce/Reuse/Recycle Authorized by Legislature 6/16/2009 (HB3762) "CR" prefix. Promotes an initiative that brings together recycling businesses and industry who utilize recycled materials in their manufacturing process. Sponsored by the Recycling Industry Group, a joint venture between SC Department of Commerce and Department of Health and Environmental Control.  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Department of Natural Resources (Painted Bunting and Whitetail Deer) Issued under Non-Profit Organization law An online vote was held in September 2009 between a Painted Bunting bird and 3 styles of Deer plates. Painted Bunting begins at W/L10001; Whitetail Deer begins at W/L20001; the first 100 plates of each series reserved by DNR. Public availability begins at W/Lx0101. www.dnr.sc.gov   renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Breast Cancer Awareness Authorized by Legislature 5/23/2006 (HB4324) "CB" prefix. Money raised goes to the Department of Health & Environmental Control for screening funding, and the American Cancer Society for quality of life programs for breast cancer patients and caregivers.  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "RA" prefix. Proceeds go to Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star of South Carolina for scholarships.
 SCDMV photo renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Ronald McDonald House Charities Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "RH" prefix. Proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House Charities.  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design I Believe Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "JC" prefix for Jesus Christ. Proceeds support faith-based educational and religious programs.  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design SC Equality Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "EQ" prefix. Fees from the sale of the plate will be distributed to SC Equality for education and advocacy for the SC GLBT community.  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Troopers Association Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "RS" prefix for Retired State Troopers. Restricted to members.  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Palmetto Health Children's Hospital Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "WD" prefix in honor of Dr. Warren Derrick, a founding physician of Children's Hospital.  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Authorized by Legislature (HB3124) "MM" prefix for Mary McLeod  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Trees SC Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "TC" prefix for Trees Carolina  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Quality Deer Management Authorized by Legislature 6/18/2012 (SB1417) "QD" prefix for Quality Deer  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Tennis Patrons Foundation Authorized by Legislature 6/18/2012 (SB1417) "TS" prefix abbreviation for Tennis  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design University of South Carolina Gamecocks 2010 & 2011 NCAA College World Series Baseball National Championship Authorized by Legislature (HB3124) "NB" prefix for National Baseball Championship  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign  SCDMV photo Full replacement of previous design complete by June 30, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "RM" prefix for Rocky Mountain  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "DS" prefix  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Wilson High School (Florence, SC) Authorized by Legislature (HB3124) "H/S-A" prefix for High School, A for first series; numbering began at HSA1001  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Authorized by Legislature 6/18/2012 (SB1417) "U/S-N" prefix for United States Navy  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign  Full replacement of previous design complete by July 31, 2019 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Tree My Dog (Coon Hunters) Authorized by Legislature 6/18/2012 (SB1417 and HB3124) "TD" prefix for Tree my Dog  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Coastal Conservation Issued under Non-Profit Organization law "MW" prefix for Marine Wildlife  renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design Eagle Scouts of America Authorized by Legislature (HB3124) "BP" prefix, same as Boy Scouts.  SCDMV photo renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign TBD, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD, 2018 Existing registrations keep prior number on new design New issues after May 1, 2014 are designed by a standard template designated by DMV. (HB3033) This also applies to any existing plate that is redesigned because of plate-class change. This link provides my commentary on this subject: commentary Autism Awareness Authorized by Legislature 6/12/13 (HB3033)
First Issue July 20, 2015 - present"AN" prefix  SCDMV photo South Carolina Stands With Israel Authorized by Legislature 6/2/14 (H4383) "II" prefix  Northwestern High School (Rock Hill, SC) Authorized by Legislature (HB3124) "H/S-B" prefix for High School, B for second high-school series; numbering began at HSB1001  American Red Cross Authorized by Legislature (HB3264) "VL" prefix for 'Volunteer  Clemson Football 2016 College Football National Champions Authorized by Legislature (SB263)
"AI" prefix for 'All In'
 Chase Away Childhood Cancer
Authorized by Legislature 5/25/2016 (HB3927)
"AQ" prefix
 SCDMV photo
SC Forestry Association
Authorized
"FR" prefix for Forestry
 Powering the Palmetto State "LW" prefix for Line Workers (early image on DMV website showed "PP" prefix)
 SCDMV photo  SCDMV photo
USC Women's Basketball National Champions Authorized by Legislature 5/9/2017 (SB617)
"WB" prefix for Women's Basketball
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