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The Service Cross License Plates may be issued to any Illinois resident who has been awarded the Service Cross by a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States namely the Navy, Army, or the Air Force. The suriving spouse of a person awarded the Service Cross may obtain and/or retain these plates.

A photocopy of DD214 (discharge from the military service) indicating reciept of the Service Cross or a 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.

Service Cross License Plates Request Form
Vanity Plate Information | Personalized Plate Information


Fees

Random-Number Service Cross License Plates

  • Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $144
    ($65 title fee + $79 registration fee)
  • Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $79
    ($79 registration fee)
  • Current plates expire within 90 days - $108
    ($79 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
  • Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29
    ($29 replacement fee)
  • Annual renewal - $79
    ($79 registration fee)

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

Vanity Service Cross License Plates

  • Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $144
    ($65 title fee + $79 registration fee)
  • Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $79
    ($79 registration fee)
  • Current plates expire within 90 days - $108
    ($79 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
  • Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29
    ($29 replacement fee)
  • Annual renewal - $79
    ($79 registration fee)

Personalized Service Cross License Plates

  • Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $144
    ($65 title fee + $79 registration fee)
  • Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $79
    ($79 registration fee)
  • Current plates expire within 90 days - $108
    ($79 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
  • Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29
    ($29 replacement fee)
  • Annual renewal - $79
    ($79 registration fee)

To Apply

  • A photocopy of DD214 (discharge from the military service) indicating reciept of the Service Cross or a 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
      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

  • Service Cross 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.
  • Not 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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