Fees

STANDARD
Currently Registered Vehicle

• First-time issuance - $93
  ($78 Registration fee + $15 Korean War plate fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days - $122
  ($78 registration fee + $15 Korean War plate fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $44
  ($15 Korean War plate fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal - $78
  ($78 registration fee)

Newly Acquired Vehicle

• First-time issuance - $158
  ($143 title/registration fee + $15 Korean War plate fee)

To Apply

• one must provide a photocopy of DD214 (discharge from the military service) indicating applicant received a Korean War Service Medal (KSM), or a letter of verification from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs or the federal government showing applicant's 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. 2^nd St.
  Howlett Building, Room 541
  Springfield, Illinois 62756

Availability

• Korean War Veteran license plates are multi-year and may be displayed on passenger vehicles, trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less, recreational vehicles, recreational trailers and sport utility vehicles.

Available as Personalized:

• No

Available as Vanity:

• No

Available as Circuit Breaker:

• Yes
• Circuit Breaker not available if plates are on recreational vehicle or recreational trailer.

Renewal Methods

• Korean War Veteran 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.