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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. 

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The Citadel

The Citadel 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 these plates. 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
CUB1
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Citadel plate

Technology Alliance

A portion of the fees collected for this license plate will be distributed to the South Carolina Technology Alliance for the continued development of high technology programs across the state and to provide resources for SC Technology Entrepreneurs. The fee for the special plate is $100 every two years in addition to the regular registration fee.

Plate Class
TK1
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Technology Alliance plate
Plate Categories

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

Southern Wesleyan University

Southern Wesleyan 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.

Plate Class
CUN1
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Southern Wesleyan 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

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College 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 must 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
CUPC1
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PC plate