Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 12:31 p.m.
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The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday, the release of six new specialty license plates.
The Parrotthead, the SC Cattlemen's Association, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Korean War Veteran and the SC Aviation license plates are now available in SCDMV offices across the state or by mail.
The fee for the Parrotthead license plate is $30 every two years in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee. The Parrotthead plate is available to the general public and has no special requirements for acquiring the plate. Proceeds from the plate will be used to support the Palmetto Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and the Upstate SC Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. This plate is available in SCDMV field offices or through the mail.
The fee for the SC Cattlemen's Association license plate is $30 every two years in addition to the regular vehicle registration fee. The plate is available to the general public and there are no special requirements for acquiring it. Proceeds from the plate will be used for scholarships and research. This plate is available in the field offices or through the mail.
The Silver Star plate is available to SC residents who have been awarded the Silver Star Service Medal. Applicants must present military documentation that certifies the award. The cost for the plate is the regular registration fee. The Silver Star plate is available by mail only.
The Bronze Star plate is available to SC residents who have been awarded the Bronze Star Service Medal. Applicants must present official documentation that certifies the award. The plate cost is the regular registration fee. The Bronze star plate is available by mail only.
The Korean War Veteran plate is available to SC residents who served on active duty during the Korean War. Applicants must present official documentation certifying active duty service in Korea during the time period of June 25, 19 50 to July 27, 1954 or provide certification of receiving the Korean War Service Medal. The cost of the plate is $20.00 every two years in addition to the regular registration fees. The Korean War Veteran plate is available by mail only.
The SC Aviation Hall of Fame plate is available to SC residents who have been inducted into the SC Aviation Hall of Fame. Applicants must present a letter from the SC Aviation Association's Director indicating the applicant's induction into the Hall of Fame. The cost for the plate is the regular registration fee. This plate is available by mail only.
