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Disabled Plates
Disabled plates are available at any full-service DMV Branch Office. Form RG-007A, Disabled License Plate and Placard Application, and a prescription order must be completed by a licensed physician. Vehicle owners with disabled license plates must also carry registration certificates that list the names of all eligible disabled persons in their household that operate or may be transported in the vehicle. When customers renew their disabled license plate, they will receive a new license plate and registration certificate. A disabled motorcycle license plate is also available. Businesses are not required to certify with a physician. However, businesses with disabled license plates must also carry registration certificates. Business certificates will not list names of disabled persons, but the certificate will indicate that the vehicle is entitled to park in designated parking spaces. The fee for the license plate is $20.00. Truck fees are determined by weight of truck.
Handicapped Disabled Veteran
The Handicapped Disabled Veteran plate is a free and permanent license plate. Applicants must submit a completed Application for Military License Plate (MV-37) and a statement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs certifying that you are a war time disabled veteran who: 1) is entitled to compensation for the loss of use of one or both legs or arms, or 2) has a permanent impairment of vision in both eyes to a degree as to constitute virtual blindness and is entitled to a special monthly statutory award by reason thereof, or 3) you are a SC veteran classified as totally and permanently disabled due to service-connected disabilities as determined from the medical records on file with the U.S. or county Department of Veterans Affairs. You must also submit a completed Disabled License Plate and Placard Application RG-007A and prescription order from a licensed physician. Limit two plates per applicant either two vehicle plates, two motorcycle plates or one of each. The applicant cannot have four plates. The surviving spouse of a certified disabled veteran may obtain or maintain the license plate until remarried. However, the surviving spouse must also be certified as disabled by a licensed physician. This plate allows you to park in handicapped designated parking spaces.
Personalized Disabled Plate
This plate is available to applicants who meet the requirements for a disabled plate and desire a personalized selection. First time applications must be handled by mail using the Form MV-96A Application for Personalized Disabled Plate. The number of letters or numbers are limited to seven. The only symbol you may use is “&”. Blank spaces are counted as one letter or number. The fee for the plate is $30.00 plus the disabled plate fee of $20.00 for passenger vehicles and trucks by the GVW.
Purple Heart Disabled Plate
SC Purple Heart Disabled plates are available to SC residents who are Purple Heart recipients. Applicants must submit a Form DD-214, Purple Heart Citation or a letter from the Regional Veterans Administration certifying that he or she is a recipient of the Purple Heart. Applicants must also be certified permanently disabled by a licensed physician on DMV form RG-007 Application for Disabled License Plate and Placard with an attached prescription order. There is no registration fee for the plate. Applicants are limited to two Purple Heart plates, two vehicle plates or two motorcycle plates or one of each. The applicant cannot have four plates. This plate allows for disabled parking privileges and is available by mail only.