South Carolina license plates

United States · 8 registration series, sourced from South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV).

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GET /v1/plates/us-sc/match?plate=497%20JNE

{ "plate": "497 JNE",
  "valid": true, "exact": true,
  "matches": [{ "id": "us-sc-standard-rev250-2026",
    "render_url": "…svg?serial=497%20JNE" }] }

standard plates 2

the default series issued to private road vehicles

Standard while I breathe

In the sample, L stands for any letter and 9 for any digit.

~2016–2025 documented from 2016 — the format is likely older issued for: car, van, motorcycle

Standard rev 250

In the sample, L stands for any letter and 9 for any digit.

2026 → today issued for: car, van, motorcycle

personalized plates 1

owner-chosen serials inside an official frame

Personalized

In the sample, L stands for any letter.

~2026 → today documented from 2026 — the format is likely older issued for: car, van, motorcycle

specialty plates 1

optional-design programs on standard serials (US state programs)

Specialty index

In the sample, L stands for any letter.

~2026 → today documented from 2026 — the format is likely older issued for: car, van, truck, motorcycle, trailer

dealer plates 2

trade/garage plates bound to a business, not a vehicle

Dealer

In the sample, L stands for any letter.

~2026 → today documented from 2026 — the format is likely older issued for: car, van, truck, bus, motorcycle, trailer

Manufacturer

In the sample, L stands for any letter.

~2026 → today documented from 2026 — the format is likely older issued for: car, van, truck, bus, motorcycle

temporary plates 1

short-validity plates (transit, awaiting registration)

Temporary

In the sample, L stands for any letter.

~2026 → today documented from 2026 — the format is likely older issued for: car, van, truck, bus, motorcycle, moped, trailer

government plates 1

civil government fleets with distinct series

Government

In the sample, L stands for any letter.

~2026 → today documented from 2026 — the format is likely older issued for: car, van, truck, bus