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Military

Ex-Prisoner of War

Image of Ex-Prisoner of War License Plate

Any U.S. citizen who is a present or former member of the U.S. Armed Forces or any of its Allies and who was a prisoner of war may apply for these plates. No fees are required for the first set of plates.

The widowed spouse of a former member of the U.S. Armed Forces may apply for the plates, providing that the widowed spouse: (1) was married to the ex-prisoner of war at the time the ex-prisoner of war died, and (2) is single at the time of application.

The ex-prisoner of war's name must appear as owner or co-owner on both the title and the registration application.

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 the ex-prisoner of war status.
  • 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

  • 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.

Available as Personalized:

  • No

Available as Vanity:

  • No

Available as Circuit Breaker:

  • No

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.

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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