COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina officials say a new specialty license plate for family members of soldiers killed in combat is now available.

The Department of Motor Vehicles on Friday announced the availability of its the Gold Star Family license plate. Motorists must provide military documentation of their family member's death to get the plate.

DMV director Marcia Adams says the plates serve as a memorial for slain service men and women. She says several other states offer similar plates.

Motorist who qualify for the plates must pay $30 every two years along with the regular registration fee.

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