SCAM ALERT

Beware of scam texts seeking payment for an "Unpaid Traffic Fine." Please remember that SCDMV does not send texts to collect on unpaid tickets or tolls.

SCDMV MAINTENANCE

SCDMV will be conducting system maintenance on Sunday, May 3, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. All SCDMV services, including online and kiosks, will be unavailable at that time. 

Organizations

The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University Alumni Association sponsors the Ohio State University license plate. Proceeds from the plate will be used for scholarships. The cost for the plate is $40 every two years in addition to the regular registration fees. You must submit a completed Application for Special Plate (SCDMV MV-95) along with required fees.

Plate Class
NPKE1
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OSU plate

Support Our Troops

A portion of the fees collected for the Support Our Troops license plate will be distributed to SupportOurTroops.org, a nonpartisan patriotic civilian-led organization 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which promotes support for and bolsters deployed troops (our neighbors) and their families, including care packages, morale and assistance, and special events. The fee for the plate is $30.00 every two years in addition to the regular registration fee.

Plate Class
ST1
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Support our troops plate

SC Stands With Israel

The South Carolina Stands with Israel license plate does not require a membership and is available to all SC residents. A portion of the fees collected for the plate will be distributed to Chabad of Charleston and will be used to support charities that show support for Israel. The fee is $20 every two years in addition to the regular vehicle registration fee.

Plate Class
II
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SC Stands with Israel plate

Purdue University

The Purdue University license plate is available to all South Carolina residents. The cost is $60 every two years in addition to the regular registration fees. Proceeds from the sale of this plate will go to the Purdue University Alumni Association for scholarships for SC residents. You must submit a completed Application for Special Plate (SCDMV Form MV-95) along with required fees.

Plate Class
NPPU1
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Purdue plate

North Carolina State University

The North Carolina State University license plate is sponsored by the North Carolina State University Alumni Association. Proceeds from the plate will be used to promote the university. The cost for the plate is $70 every two years in addition to the regular registration fees. You must submit a completed Application for Special Plate (SCDMV Form MV-95) along with required fees.

Plate Class
NPPK1
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NC State plate

Georgia Tech Foundation

Georgia Tech license plates are $70 every two years in addition to the registration fee every two years. A portion of the special plate fee will be used for scholarships to Georgia Tech students from South Carolina. You may use the Application for Special Plate (SCDMV Form MV-95) to apply for this plate. This plate can be purchased for cars or light trucks with an empty weight of 9,000 pounds or less and a gross vehicle weight of 11,000 pounds or less.

Plate Class
NPYJ1
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Georgia Tech plate

Auburn University

The Auburn University license plate is sponsored by the Auburn Alumni Association. Proceeds from the plate will be used to provide scholarships to South Carolina students who attend Auburn University. The cost for the plate is $70 every two years in addition to the regular registration fees. You must submit a completed Application for Special Plate (SCDMV Form MV-95) along with required fees. This plate is available in field offices and through the mail.

Plate Class
NPWE1
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Appalachian State University

The Appalachian State University license plate is sponsored by the Appalachian State University Foundation. Proceeds from the plate will be used to provide scholarships to South Carolina students who attend Appalachian State University. The cost for the plate is $20 every two years in addition to the regular registration fees. You must submit a completed Application for Special Plate (SCDMV Form MV-95) along with required fees.

Plate Class
NPAS1
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