Fees

STANDARD

• Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $194
  ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee)
• Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $99
  ($99 registration fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days - $128
  ($99 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29
  ($29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal - $99
  ($99 registration fee)

(NOTE: to switch from a current random-numbered Armed Forces Retired license plates to a vanity/personalized Armed Forces Retired license plates will cost $29 replacement fee.)

VANITY

• Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $194
  ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee)
• Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $99
  ($99 registration fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days - $128
  ($99 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29
  ($29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal - $99
  ($99 registration fee)

PERSONALIZED

• Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $194
  ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee)
• Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $99
  ($99 registration fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days - $128
  ($99 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29
  ($29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal - $99
  ($99 registration fee)

To Apply

• One must provide documentation showing current and/or former reserve status. A letter from your commanding officer, DD214 (discharge from military service) verifying reserve service record or a copy of your orders verifying reserves status is necessary. .
• The request can only be processed in Springfield. Apply in person or mail the proper documentation to:


• Secretary of State
  501 S. 2^nd St.
  Howlett Building, Room 541
  Springfield, Illinois 62756

Availability

• Armed Forces Reserves license plates are multi-year and may be displayed on passenger vehicles, trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less and sport utility vehicles.
• Eligible for Circuit Breaker

Renewal Methods

• Armed Forces Reserves license plates can be renewed by mail or visit a Driver Services facility.

License plate registration application forms may be obtained in person at most Secretary of State facilities, by mail or by calling
800-252-8980.