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Paratrooper License Plates may be issued to any Illinois resident who has completed paratrooper training in the U.S. Armed Forces. A photocopy of DD214 (discharge from military service) or letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs or the federal government verifying service is required. Applicants who do not have this information may contact: Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, 883 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL 62704.

Paratrooper License Plates Request Form
Vanity Plate Information | Personalized Plate Information


Fees

Random-Number Paratrooper 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: Switching from a current random-numbered Paratrooper license platess to a vanity and/or personalized Paratrooper license plates will require a $29 replacement fee. registration fee may vary based on current registration.

Vanity Paratrooper 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 Paratrooper 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 photocopy of DD214 (discharge from military service) indicating applicant completed a Paratrooper training, 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 Veteran's 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

  • Paratrooper Veteran 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.
  • Not 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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