LICENSE PLATES GUIDE
Military — Paratrooper
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Any Illinois resident who has completed paratrooper training while a member of the U.S. Armed Forces may apply.
Fees
Random-Number Paratrooper License Plates- Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $196 ($95 title fee + $101 registration fee)
- Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $101 ($101 registration fee)
- Current plates expire within 90 days - $130 ($101 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
- Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29 ($29 replacement fee)
- Annual renewal - $101 ($101 registration fee)
Switching from current random-number Paratrooper plates to vanity and/or personalized Paratrooper plates requires a $29 replacement fee. Registration fee may vary based on current registration.
Vanity Paratrooper License Plates
- Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $196 ($95 title fee + $101 registration fee)
- Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $101 ($101 registration fee)
- Current plates expire within 90 days - $130 ($101 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
- Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29 ($29 replacement fee)
- Annual renewal - $101 ($101 registration fee)
Personalized Paratrooper License Plates
- Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $196 ($95 title fee + $101 registration fee)
- Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $101 ($101 registration fee)
- Current plates expire within 90 days - $130 ($101 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
- Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29 ($29 replacement fee)
- Annual renewal - $101 ($101 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.
- 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 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
- Paratrooper license plates can be renewed online, by mail, touch-tone phone, or visit a Driver Services facility.
