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Current Regular License Plate
The SCDMV began issuing the "Where the Revolutionary War Was Won" regular plate on January 1, 2026. Customers who received the new regular plate may still opt for the "In God We Trust’ plate" for a standard exchange fee of $6. Customers can also replace the "Where the Revolutionary War Was Won" plate with any specialty or personalized plate of choice. Some plates have eligibility requirements and prices may vary.
The regular plate now is approved for use by vehicles with a gross weight of up to 54,000 pounds.
While you may see some plates with a sticker on the left-hand side with simply a number, such as "8" to designate the eighth month of the year - August - this sticker is no longer required to have a valid registration since the month, year, and plate number is now printed on the color-coded sticker on the right-hand side of the plate.
Temporary License Plates
To get a traceable temporary license plate, you must bring in the title, bill of sale, or lease contract from the seller of the vehicle, plus a completed and signed Application to Issue or Replace 45-Day Temporary Plates (Form 45-A) to an SCDMV branch.