South Carolina License Plate Display Law — 2025 Guide
South Carolina requires only a rear license plate.
The Law at a Glance
Recent Changes
South Carolina issued Sons of Confederate Veterans plates with revenue sharing — about 1,020 plates generated $20,000 every two years for SCV. State government plates use SG/RG/CG/MG prefixes for state, regional, county, and municipal levels.
State-Specific Notes
South Carolina is a single-plate (rear) state.
Plate Design Details
ABC 123 and 123 ABCLetter Exclusions
O was not used until 2023.
Historical Plates Still Valid
Earlier travel2sc.com plates (2008–2016, ABC 123) remain valid. An 'In God We Trust' optional issue (2016–) features American and South Carolina flags on the left, format 1234AB.
Notable Facts
South Carolina's slogan 'Dum Spiro Spero' ('While I Breathe, I Hope') is the official state motto. The palmetto tree honors the wood used in colonial Fort Moultrie, which withstood British naval bombardment in 1776.
How atroq Frames Stay Compliant in South Carolina
atroq frames in South Carolina are engineered to comply with all display requirements. The frame's recessed sticker windows keep renewal stickers visible. The frame's thickness does not obscure the alphanumeric serial, state name, or the issuing jurisdiction. atroq's universal mounting fits South Carolina's standard 6 × 12 inch passenger plates. Since South Carolina requires only a rear plate, customers typically order single frames.
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