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License Plate Guide

Military

Bronze Star

Image of Bronze Star License Plate


The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Army of the United States after December 6, 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service not involving participation in aerial flight; in connection with military operations against an armed enemy; or while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

Also eligible for the Bronze Star are U.S. Army personnel who, as members of the armed forces of the United States between Dec. 7, 1941, and Sept. 2, 1945, were awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, or Combat Medical Badge for exemplary conduct.

The surviving spouse of a person awarded a Bronze Star medal may obtain and/or retain these plates.

Military Plate Brochure | Circuit Breaker

Fees

STANDARD
Currently Registered Vehicle

  • First-time issuance - $78
    ($78 Registration fee)
  • Current plates expire within 90 days - $107
    ($78 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
  • Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29
    ($29 replacement fee)
  • Annual renewal - $78
    ($78 registration fee)

Newly Acquired Vehicle

  • First-time issuance - $143
    ($143 title/registration fee)

To Apply

  • One must provide a legible copy of a DD214 (discharge from military service) indicating receipt of the pertinent medal, or a letter of verification 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

  • Bronze Star 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.
  • The surviving spouse of a person awarded a Bronze Star medal may obtain and/or retain these plates.

Available as Personalized:

  • No

Available as Vanity:

  • No

Available as Circuit Breaker:

  • Yes

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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