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South Carolina Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Permitted: South Carolina requires only a rear plate: passenger cars display a single plate on the outside rear, and no front plate is required (SC Code 56-3-1240).

PermittedVerified Jul 22, 2026

South Carolina requires only a rear plate: passenger cars display a single plate on the outside rear, and no front plate is required (SC Code 56-3-1240).

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