Guide to South Carolina license plates 1917-present
Plate colors
Weight codes (used 1921-1972)
Listing of types
DISCLAIMER: All plates listed for sale or trade are for collection purposes only and not for display on any vehicle, with the exception of individual state YOM laws, in which case, buyer is responsible for all taxes, fees, and applications required.
upcoming car shows and license plate meets:
January 25, 2025 - Rutherfordton, NC
License Plate & Automobilia Meet
(Gilkey Community Center)
February 22, 2024 - Tryon, NC
License Plate & Automobilia Meet
March 13-15, 2025 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Run to the Sun (car show)
April 4-7, 2025 - Concord, North Carolina
Charlotte AutoFair (car show)
April 26, 2025 - Marietta, Georgia
Peach Plate Collectors Meet
(3702 Barrett Parkway)
monthly - Clarkesville, Georgia
Northeast Georgia Swap Meet (swap meet)
November 27-29, 2024 - Daytona Beach, Florida
Turkey Run (car show)
visit ALPCA.org for times and directions (plate meets only)
* admission fee, membership required, guests welcome
This website is in no way affiliated with
the State of South Carolina or the
Department of Motor Vehicles
Register your classic car with authentic
South Carolina license plates
DMV will register models 30 year old and older
photos courtesy of Cesar L - Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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photos courtesy of Vince C - Charleston, S.C.
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photos courtesy of George C - Bluffton, S.C.
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