South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
MV-97
(Est. 9/11)
REQUEST TO REMAKE PERSONALIZED
OR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES
Complete this form to request a remake of a license plate with the same plate number. A lost or stolen license plate CANNOT be
remade. To replace a license plate with the next available number in a series, complete a Form 452 APPLICATION TO REPLACE
LICENSE PLATE OR EXPIRATION YEAR DECAL.
INSTRUCTIONS
S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles,
This form must be completed and mailed to the following address:
DMV Personalized Unit,
P O Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-008
I wish to request a remake of my license plate. I certify the license plate is/was: (check one)
Worn/ Illegible
Faded / Cracked
Plate is 5 years or older
Never Received
Defective
Damaged in Mail
(Required)
Submit a color photo with the application or you may have the condition of the plate verified at your local DMV Field Office or DMV Headquarters.
(Not required if plate was never received)
*The prior license plate must be returned to DMV Personalized Unit at Headquarters once the new license plate is received. Mail to the address indicated on this
Form above. Do not turn your plate in at your local DMV Field office or mail to any address other than the address indicated above. The license plate must be
returned to the DMV Personalized Unit at Headquarters ONLY.
(Required) Brief Explanation of request to remake plate:
License Plate No. _____________________________ Expiration Month __________________________ Expiration Year ______________________
(Include Spaces)
Vehicle Identification Number (serial number) __________________________________ Make ____________________________ Year ___________
Name and Address of Registered Owner:
Name _________________________________________________________ Street Address ______________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State ___________________________________ Zip Code _____________________________
Telephone Number (Optional) _________________________________________ E-Mail (Optional) _______________________________________
INSURANCE CERTIFICATION (Required)
Under penalties of perjury, I declare this vehicle is insured with the following company named below and I will maintain liability insurance
throughout the registration period.
Insurance Company Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Registered Owner: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Individual requesting remake (If different from registered owner)
Name ________________________________________________________ Street Address _______________________________________________
City _________________________________________________________ State ________________________________ Zip Code ______________
Telephone Number (Optional) _________________________________________ (E-Mail) (Optional) ______________________________________
(Required) I certify all information provided in this application is true and correct.
____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________
Printed Name
Signature
Date
DMV USE ONLY:
Office _______________________ Clerks Initials ______________________ Date __________________
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