Secretary of State Jesse Whitecyberdriveillinois.com home page
Skip to Content
SERVICES PROGRAMS PRESS PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENTS CONTACT

License Plate Guide

Military

Silver Star


Image of Silver Star License Plate



The Silver Star Medal is awarded to military personnel who have demonstrated gallantry and service beyond the call of duty.

Any resident of Illinois who has been awarded this medal may apply for as many sets of Silver Star license plates as he or she has vehicles titled, registered or leased in his or her name.

The surviving spouse of a person awarded a Silver Star medal may obtain and/or retain these plates.

Military Plate Brochure | Circuit Breaker


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 legible copy of a DD214 (discharge from military service) or a letter verification from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs or the federal government verifying receipt of the Silver Star.
  • 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

  • Silver 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.
  • The surviving spouse of a person awarded a Silver Star medal may obtain and/or retain these plates.

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.


BACK TO CYBERDRIVEILLINOIS.COM HOME PAGE