Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles · Methodology
New License Plate in South Carolina costs $20.00 according to the official South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — new license plate requires an in-person visit to a South Carolina DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for new license plate in South Carolina, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For new license plate in South Carolina you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
New License Plate in South Carolina is typically processed the same day at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.