First Issue 1992? (previously used SG plates) State Outline base (same as 1981 passenger) "HP" prefix numbering began at HP1001

transition to flat/screenprinted serial late 2008 (image needed)

April/May, 2018, new issues on South Carolina "standard design" with stacked H/P prefix. Numbering continues from previous design.All previous designs replaced within a few months.

October 2019, all previous designs replaced with State Trooper logo on left; state-outline removed.All replacements received same plate number.