Fees

Random-Number Korean War Veteran License Plates

• First-time issuance - $194
  ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee)
• 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 Korean War Veteran license plates to a vanity/personalized Korean War Veteran license plates will cost $29 replacement fee.)

Vanity Korean War Veteran License Plates

• First-time issuance - $194
  ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee)
• 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 Korean War Veteran License Plates

• First-time issuance - $194
  ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee)
• 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 photocopy of DD214 (discharge from military service) indicating applicant received a Korean War Service Medal (KSM), or a letter of verification from the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs or the federal government showing applicant's 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. 2^nd St.
  Howlett Building, Room 541
  Springfield, Illinois 62756

Availability

• Korean War Veteran license plates are multi-year and may be displayed on passenger vehicles, trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less, sport utility vehicles, recreational vehicles and recreational trailers.
• Eligible for Circuit Breaker unless plates are on recreational vehicle or recreational trailer.

Renewal Methods

• Korean War Veteran 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.