Fees

Random-Number Ex-Prisoner of War License Plates

• Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance
  $95 - 1st set of plates ( $95 title fee + No registration fee)
  $196 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee + $95 title fee)
• Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance
  No Fee - 1st set of plates
  $101 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days
  $29 - 1st set of plates ($29 replacement fee)
  $130 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days
  $29 - 1st set of plates ($29 replacement fee)
  $29 - 2nd set of plates ($29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal
  No Fee - 1st set of plates
  $101 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee)

Switching from current random-number Ex-Prisoner of War plates to vanity and/or personalized Ex-Prisoner of War plates requires a $29 replacement fee. Registration fee may vary based on current registration.

Vanity Ex-Prisoner of War License Plates

• Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance
  $95 - 1st set of plates ($95 title fee + No registration fee)
  $196 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee + $95 title fee)
• Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance
  No Fee - 1st set of plates
  $101 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days
  $29 - 1st set of plates ($29 replacement fee)
  $130 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days
  $29 - 1st set of plates ($29 replacement fee)
  $29 - 2nd set of plates ($29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal
  No Fee - 1st set of plates
  $101 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee)

Personalized Ex-Prisoner of War License Plates

• Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance
  $95 - 1st set of plates ($95 title fee + No registration fee)
  $196 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee + $95 title fee)
• Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance
  No Fee - 1st set of plates
  $101 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days
  $29 - 1st set of plates ($29 replacement fee)
  $130 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days
  $29 - 1st set of plates ($29 replacement fee)
  $29 - 2nd set of plates ($29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal
  No Fee - 1st set of plates
  $101 - 2nd set of plates ($101 registration fee)

To Apply

• One must provide a form from the federal government or a letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs verifying the ex-prisoner of war status.
• 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

• Ex-Prisoner of War 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

• The no fee Ex-Prisoner of War license plates must be renewed in Springfield. Apply in person or mail in the proper documentation to:
  Secretary of State
  501 S. 2nd St.
  Howlett Building, Room 541
  Springfield, Illinois 62756
• Only the second set of Ex-Prisoner of War license plates can be renewed online, by mail, touch-tone phone, or visit a Driver Services facility.