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Korean Service License Plates may be issued to any Illinois resident who participated in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after July 27, 1954, in Korea. A photocopy of DD214 (discharge from military service) or letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs or the federal government verifying service is required. Applicants who do not have this information may contact: Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, 883 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL 62704.

Korean Service License Plates Request Form | Affirmation for Korean Service License Plates
Vanity Plate Information | Personalized Plate Information


Fees

Random-Number Korean Service License Plates

  • Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $209
    ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee + $15 Korean Service license plates fee)
  • Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $114
    ($99 registration fee + $15 Korean Service license plates fee)
  • Current plates expire within 90 days - $143
    ($99 registration fee + $15 Korean Service license plates fee + $29 replacement fee)
  • Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $44
    ($15 Korean Service license plates fee + $29 replacement fee)
  • Annual renewal - $99
    ($99 registration fee)

Note: Switching from a current random-numbered Korean Service license platess to a vanity and/or personalized Korean Service license plates will require a $29 replacement fee. registration fee may vary based on current registration.

Vanity Korean Service License Plates

  • Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $209
    ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee + $15 Korean Service license plates fee)
  • Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $114
    ($99 registration fee + $15 Korean Service license plates fee)
  • Current plates expire within 90 days - $143
    ($99 registration fee + $15 Korean Service license plates fee + $29 replacement fee)
  • Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $44
    ($15 Korean Service license plates fee + $29 replacement fee)
  • Annual renewal - $99
    ($99 registration fee)

Personalized Korean Service License Plates

  • Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $209
    ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee + $15 Korean Service license plates fee)
  • Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $114
    ($99 registration fee + $15 Korean Service license plates fee)
  • Current plates expire within 90 days - $143
    ($99 registration fee + $15 Korean Service license plates fee + $29 replacement fee)
  • Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $44
    ($15 Korean Service license plates fee + $29 replacement fee)
  • Annual renewal - $99
    ($99 registration fee)

To Apply

  • One must provide a photocopy of DD214 (discharge from military service) indicating applicant received a Korean Service Defense Medal, or a letter of verification from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs or the federal government showing applicant's service record and completed an Affirmation for Korean Service License Plates.
  • 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

  • Korean Service Veteran 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.
  • Eligible for Circuit Breaker

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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