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Military

Bronze Star


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Bronze Star License Plates may be issued to any Illinois resident who has been awarded the Bronze Star medal while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Armed Forces after December 6, 1941. A surviving spouse may obtain a set of plates.

Military Plate Brochure | Bronze Star License Plates Request Form
Vanity Plate Information | Personalized Plate Information | Circuit Breaker


Fees

Random-Number Bronze Medal License Plates

  • 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 Bronze Star license plates to a vanity/personalized Bronze Star license plates will cost $29 replacement fee.)

Vanity Bronze Medal License Plates

  • 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 Bronze Medal License Plates

  • 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 legible copy of a DD214 (discharge from military service) indicating receipt of the pertinent medal, or a letter of verification from the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs or the federal government verifying service record.
  • Applicants who do not have this information may contact:

    • Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
      833 South Spring
      Springfield, IL 62704
  • The request can only be processed in Springfield. Apply in person or mail the proper documentation to:

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

Availability

  • Bronze Star 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.
  • The surviving spouse of a person awarded a Bronze Star medal may obtain and/or retain these plates.
  • Eligible for Circuit Breaker

Renewal Methods

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


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