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License Plate Guide

Military

Universal Veteran


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Universal Veteran License Plates may be issued to any Illinois resident who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Branch of service and/or theater of action decals are available from the American Legion, Department of the Adjutant.

Military Plate Brochure | Universal Veteran License Plates Request Form
Vanity Plate Information | Personalized Plate Information | Circuit Breaker


Fees

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

Vanity Universal Veteran 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 Universal Veteran 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 DD 214 or equivalent to prove service.
  • 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

$4.00

$3.00

  • Branch of Service Seal Stickers and Theatre of Action Stickers are not provided by the Secretary of State's Office. Should a person wish to purchase a decal of the Branch of Service, and/or a theater of Action Sticker, they may do so by contacting :

    • American Legion
      Department Adjutant
      2720 East Lincoln Street
      Bloomington, IL 61704-6010

Availability

  • Universal 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.
  • 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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