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World War II Veteran


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World War II Veteran License Plates may be issued to any Illinois resident who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. A photocopy of DD214 (discharge from military duty) verifying service between December 7, 1941, and September 2, 1945, or a letter from the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs or federal government verifying service record is required.

The vehicle that the plates will be displayed on must be titled and/or registered in the veteran's name.

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


Fees

Random-Number World War II 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 WWII Veteranl license plates to a vanity/personalized WWII Veteranlicense plates will cost $29 replacement fee.)

Vanity World War II 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 World War II 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 legible copy of a DD214 (discharge from military service)verifying military service during World War II or a letter 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

  • World War II 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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