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South Carolina Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Permitted: Rear plate only — single plate on the outside rear; no front plate for passenger cars (SC Code 56-3-1240).

PermittedVerified Jul 22, 2026

Rear plate only — single plate on the outside rear; no front plate for passenger cars (SC Code 56-3-1240).

Official source: scstatehouse.gov →

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