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 Retired Armed Forces license plates to a vanity/personalized Retired Armed Forces 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 a DD Form 2 verifying full retirement status. Members of the Armed Forces Reserves or Illinois National Guard who have not reached the age of 60 must submit a copy of their DD Form 2 and documentation showing transfer to retired status.
• 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

• Retired Armed Forces 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

• Retired Armed Forces license plates can be renewed online, by mail, touch-tone phone, 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.