Fees

Random-Number Gold Star 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 Gold Star license plates to a vanity/personalized Gold Star license plates will cost $29 replacement fee.)

Vanity Gold Star 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 Gold Star 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 Gold Star affirmation statement attesting to receipt of the Gold Star, including the service member's name and relationship to the applicant.
• 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

• Gold 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.
• Eligible for Circuit Breaker

Renewal Methods

• Gold Star 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.