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License Plate Guide

Military

Congressional Medal of Honor


Image of Congressional Medal of Honor License Plate



Any resident of Illinois who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor may apply for these plates at no cost for the first set.

The surviving spouse of a person awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor may obtain and/or retain these plates.

Military Plate Brochure


Fees

STANDARD
Currently Registered Vehicle

  • First-time issuance
    No Fee - 1st set of plates
    $78 - 2nd set of plates
  • Current plates expire within 90 days
    $29 - 1st set of plates ($29 replacement fee)
    $107 - 2nd set of plates ($78 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
    $78 - 2nd set of plates

Newly Acquired Vehicle

  • First-time issuance
    $65 - 1st set of plates (No registration fee + $65 title fee)
    $143 - 2nd set of plates ($78 registration fee + $65 title fee)

To Apply

  • One must provide a form from the federal government or a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying that the applicant received the medal.
  • 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

  • Congressional Medal of Honor 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 the Congressional Medal of Honor may obtain and/or retain these plates.

Available as Personalized:

  • No

Available as Vanity:

  • No

Available as Circuit Breaker:

  • No

Renewal Methods

  • The no fee Congressional of Medal of Honor license plates must be renewed 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
  • Only the second set of Congressional Medal of Honor license plates can be renewed online, by mail, touch-tone phone, or visit a Driver Services facility.

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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