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Military

Gold Star

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Gold Star license plates may be issued to any Illinois resident who is the surviving widow, widower, or parent of a person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and lost his or her life while in service wheather in peacetime or war. The surviving widow or widower and each surviving parent, or in absence of a surviving parent, only one surviving sibling may be issued one set of Gold Star license plates.

Military Plate Brochure | Gold Star Affirmation

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 Gold Star affirmation statement attesting to receipt of the Gold Star, including the service member's name and relationship to the applicant.
  • 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

  • Gold 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.

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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