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Specialty

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy license plates are $25 every two years in addition to the registration fee. A portion of the special plate fee will be used for South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care activities, education, scholarships and events. 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
RT
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Respiratory Therapy Plate
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Drivers For a Cure

The Drivers For a Cure license plate is available to all South Carolina residents. The cost is $30 every two years in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee. Proceeds from the plate will be evenly split with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and Duke Cancer Institute and used to support cancer research. You must submit a completed Application for Special Plate (SCDMV Form MV-95) along with required fees.

Plate Class
AY
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Drivers for a Cure
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Autistic/ Neurodivergent

South Carolina Autistic/Neurodivergent plates are available to SC residents. You must submit a Disabled License Plate and Placard Application (SCDMV Form RG-007A) with Section 4 Physician's Statement completed by a licensed physician that certifies the applicant, or the child of the applicant is autistic or neurodivergent. The fee for the plate is $40 every two years. Truck fees are determined by the Gross Vehicle Weight.

Plate Class
AND
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Autistic / Neurodivergent License Plate
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Clemson University Men’s Four Time NCAA Champions

The Clemson University Men’s Four Time NCAA Champions plate is available to all South Carolina residents. It is $70 in addition to the regular registration fee. You may also get a personalized version of the plate that contains letters or numbers or both and the “&” symbol. Text is limited to six characters including spaces and will be granted based on availability. The personalized version of this plate is available by mail in only. The fee to get this plate personalized includes $30 personalization fee and $70 special plate fee in addition to regular registration fee.

Plate Class
UTD
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Clemson Men Soccer

East Carolina University

East Carolina University license plates are $70 every two years in addition to the registration fee. A portion of the special plate fee, $40, goes to the school for scholarships. 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. This plate is available through the mail and online.

Plate Class
ECU1
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East Carolina University
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USC Upstate

The USC Upstate license plate proceeds will be used to provide scholarships to South Carolina students who attend USC Upstate. 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 through the mail and online.

Plate Class
CUUR
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USC Upstate
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Sherman College of Chiropractic

Sherman College of Chiropractic license plate is sponsored by Sherman College. The proceeds will be used to provide scholarships to South Carolina students who attend Sherman College. 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. It 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. This plate is available through the mail and online. You may also get a personalized version of the plate that contains letters or numbers or both and the “&” symbol. Text is limited to six characters including spaces and will be granted based on availability. The personalized version of this plate is available by mail in only. The fee to get this plate personalized includes $30 personalized fee and $70 special plate fee in addition to regular registration fee.

Plate Class
CUBL
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Sherman College

SC Sheriffs' Association

The South Carolina Sheriff’s Association license plate is sponsored by the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association. Proceeds from the plate will be used to provide support and training services to the 46 sheriffs of South Carolina. 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 (SCMDV Form MV-95) along with the required fees. This plate is available in field offices and through the mail.

Plate Class
NPSA
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sheriffs association plate
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Antique

To get an antique license plate, your current title must be surrendered and the SCDMV will issue you a new title marked Antique. The fee for a new title is $15. To qualify for an antique license plate, the automobile or motorcycle must be at least 25 years old. The vehicle is to be used in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades and similar events, but cannot be used for general transportation. When the vehicle is sold, junked, or otherwise disposed of, you must return the antique plate to an SCDMV branch. The plate costs $10.

Plate Class
AV1
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