(Columbia) - Don't like the current South Carolina state car tag? Well, here's your chance to redesign it.

Governor Mark Sanford and the South Carolina DMV announced Wednesday a plate design competition. The winner will replace the current palmetto tree design in 2008.

The competition is open to all South Carolina citizens. A panel of judges from state agencies and professional organizations will narrow the submissions to a list of three finalists. A sample plate for each of the finalists will be posted on the state Web site and South Carolina citizens will be invited to vote for their plate choice.

"Since this plate is going to appear on more cars than any other, and in keeping with our belief in people having more of a say in all aspects of government, we thought it was appropriate to open up this contest to everyone in the state," Governor Sanford said in a written release.

Officials say the 2008 plate design should reflect and promote the quality of life in South Carolina. License plate artwork should include a centralized graphic design as well as the overall plate background. Artwork submissions will be accepted only in electronic formats through the state Web site at http://www.sc.gov/ from November 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007. All submissions must also meet the technical specifications required for license plate production. A detailed listing of all specifications is available through the state Web site at www.sc.gov and the SCDMV Web site at http://www.scdmvonline.com/ .