Fees

Random-Number Amateur Radio License Plates

• Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $198
  ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee + $4 Amateur Radio license plates fee)
• Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $103
  ($99 registration fee + $4 Amateur Radio license plates fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days - $132
  ($99 registration fee + $4 Amateur Radio license plates fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $33
  ($4 Amateur Radio license plates fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal - $99
  ($99 registration fee)

Upgraded FCC License

• $29

To Apply

• One must provide a legible photocopy of a current FCC license.
• 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 592
  Springfield, Illinois 62756

Availability

• Amateur Radio license plates are multi-year and may be displayed on passenger vehicles, trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less, sport utility vehicles and motorcycles (passenger sized plate only).
• An applicant is allowed only one set of plates.
• Not available as Vanity or Personalized
• Not eligible for Circuit Breaker

Renewal Methods

• Amateur Radio 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.