Specialty plates will be listed in order of release date (to the best of my knowledge). If you are looking for a specific one, click CTRL+F and type the term you are looking for.
separate pages:
College/University (includes out-of-state)
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
First Issue December 20, 2007 - January 5, 2016 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign
January 6, 2016 - present 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
First Issue December 20, 2007 - August 24, 2020 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2020 redesign
August 24, 2020 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by September 30, 2022
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
First Issue February 12, 2008 - c.September 16, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
c.September 16, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by September 30, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
First Issue February 12, 2008 - c.December 16, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
c.December 16, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by December 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
Surfrider Foundation
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
"KC" prefix, stands for Keepers of the Coast. surfridergrandstrand.org
First Issue February 12, 2008 - c.September 16, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
c.September 16, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by September 30, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Children's Hospital
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
"MU" prefix for Medical University
First Issue July 2008? - September 21, 2017 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2017 redesign
September 21, 2017 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by October 31, 2019
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
First Issue August 2008? - c.November 4, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
c.November 4, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by November 30, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
Kiwanis Club
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
"KI" prefix, abbreviation for Kiwanis. www.kiwanis.org
First Issue October 22, 2008 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
Restricted to Members Only. "WS" prefix. http://alnuirafam.org/
First Issue October 22, 2008 - April 22, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 22, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by May 31, 2021
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
First Issue October 22, 2008 - May 22, 2017 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2017 redesign
May 22, 2017 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by May 31, 2019
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
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.
First Issue October 22, 2008 - August 2, 2018 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2018 redesign
August 2, 2018 - present 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
First Issue February 3, 2009 - c.September 16, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
c.September 16, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by September 30, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
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.
First Issue February 3, 2009 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
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
First Issue February 3, 2009 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
SCDMV photo
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
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
First Issue July 27, 2009 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
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
First Issue July 27, 2009 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
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
First Issue July 27, 2009 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
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
First Issue July 27, 2009 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
SCDMV photo
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
First Issue October 1, 2009 - July 6, 2015 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2015 redesign
July 6, 2015 - present 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
First Issue October 9, 2009 - April 22,2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 22, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by May 31, 2021
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.
First Issue February 3, 2010 - c.September 16, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
c.September 16, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by September 30, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
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.
First Issue March 22, 2010 - August 24, 2020 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2020 redesign
August 24, 2020 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by September 30, 2022
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.
First Issue October 9, 2010 - c.August 2020 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2020 redesign
c.August 2020 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by c.September 2022
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.
First Issue January 24, 2011 - c.August 2020 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2020 redesign
c.August 2020 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by c.September 2022
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.
First Issue April 11, 2011 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
I Believe
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
"JC" prefix for Jesus Christ. Proceeds support faith-based educational and religious programs.
First Issue January 3, 2012 - c.March 4, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
c.March 4, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021 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.
First Issue February 6, 2012 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
Troopers Association
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
"RS" prefix for Retired State Troopers. Restricted to members.
First Issue February 6, 2012 - April 1,2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
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.
First Issue August 20, 2012 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
First Issue January 22, 2013 - c.December 16, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
c.December 16, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by December 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
Trees SC
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
"TC" prefix for Trees Carolina
First Issue January 22, 2013 - August 24, 2020 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2020 redesign
August 24, 2020 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by September 30, 2022
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
First Issue January 29, 2013 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
Tennis Patrons Foundation
Authorized by Legislature 6/18/2012 (SB1417)
"TS" prefix abbreviation for Tennis
First Issue January 29, 2013 - c.December 16, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
c.December 16, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by December 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
University of South Carolina Gamecocks 2010 & 2011 NCAA College World Series Baseball National Championship
Authorized by Legislature (HB3124)
"NB" prefix for National Baseball Championship
First Issue 2013? - June 30, 2016 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2016 redesign
July 1, 2016 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by June 30, 2018
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
"RM" prefix for Rocky Mountain
First Issue May 8, 2013 - c.August 2020 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2020 redesign
c.August 2020 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by TBD
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
"DS" prefix
First Issue May 13, 2013 - April 1, 2019 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2019 redesign
April 1, 2019 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by March 31, 2021
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
Wilson High School (Florence, SC)
Authorized by Legislature (HB3124)
"H/S-A" prefix for High School, A for first series; numbering began at HSA1001
First Issue May 13, 2013 - November 26, 2018 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2018 redesign
November 26, 2018 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by December 31, 2020
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
SCDMV photo
U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer
Authorized by Legislature 6/18/2012 (SB1417)
"U/S-N" prefix for United States Navy
First Issue June 7, 2013 - June 5, 2017 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2017 redesign
June 5, 2017 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by July 31, 2019
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
First Issue September 30, 2013 - August 24, 2020 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2020 redesign
August 24, 2020 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by September 30, 2022
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
Coastal Conservation Association
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
"MW" prefix for Marine Wildlife
First Issue October 14, 2013 - August 24, 2020 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after ... redesign
August 24, 2020 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by September 30, 2022
Existing registrations keep prior number on new design
First Issue March 2014 - c.August 2020 renewed with passenger stickers through end of 2-year expiration ending after 2020 redesign
SCDMV photo
c.August 2020 - present Full replacement of previous design complete by c.September 2022
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)
"AN" prefix; First Issue May 27, 2014 - present
SCDMV photo
South Carolina Stands With Israel
Authorized by Legislature 6/2/14 (H4383)
"II" prefix; First Issue July 20, 2015 - present
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
First Issue August 17, 2015 - present
American Red Cross
Authorized by Legislature (HB3264)
"VL" prefix for 'Volunteer; First Issue November 9, 2015 - present
Clemson Football 2016 College Football National Champions
Authorized by Legislature (SB263)
"AI" prefix for 'All In'; First Issue June 20, 2017 - present
Chase Away Childhood Cancer
Authorized by Legislature 5/25/2016 (HB3927)
"AQ" prefix; First Issue September 11, 2017 - present
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SC Forestry Association
Authorized
"FR" prefix for Forestry; First Issue September 18, 2017 - present
Powering the Palmetto State
Authorized by Legislature 5/19/2017 (HB3256
"LW" prefix for Line Workers (early image on DMV website showed "PP" prefix)
First Issue November 6, 2017 - present
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Clemson Football 2018 College Football National Champions
Authorized by Legislature (SB514)
"WIN" prefix; First Issue October 28, 2019 - present
Trout Unlimited
Issued under Non-Profit Organization law
"TU" prefix for Trout Unlimited; First Issue November 4, 2019 - present
University of South Carolina Lettermen's Association
First Issue August 13, 2021
SC Concerns of Police Survivors
First Issue October 15, 2021
Connie Maxwell Children's Home
First Issue October 15, 2021
Drivers for a Cure (Duke Cancer Institute)
Authorized by Legislature (SB242)
First Issue December 23, 2021
250th Anniversary of Revolutionary War
Authorized by Legislature (HB3501)
"RW" prefix; First Issue January 3, 2022, including motorcycle version
Riverbanks Zoo
First Issue March 4, 2022
Motorcycle Awareness Alliance
First Issue March 4, 2022
Charleston Animal Society
First Issue March 4, 2022
Protect Wild Dolphins Alliance Inc
First Issue December 2, 2022
SC Sheriff's Association
First Issue December 2, 2022
Nascar and Darlington Raceway
First Issue May 15, 2022
Drivers for a Cure (Duke Cancer Institute)
Authorized by Legislature 5/14/2020 (SB635)
