South Carolina Palmetto Cross license plates are available to SC residents who are Palmetto Cross recipients. You must complete Application for Military Plate (SCDMV Form MV-37) and must submit a Department of Defense Form DD-214, Palmetto Cross Citation, or a letter from the US, Regional, or County Veterans Administration certifying that you are a recipient of the Palmetto Cross. Surviving spouse may obtain a new plate in their name if not remarried and complete the Surviving Spouse Certification on the application. This plate allows free parking at municipal parking meters. This plate is exempt from fees. You may be issued three plates within the plate class to include Palmetto Cross and Palmetto Cross Motorcycle. This plate is available by mail only.