University of Illinois at Chicago License Plates Guide
The Collegiate License Plates recognize Illinois colleges and universities by offering Illinois motorists Collegiate License Plates for their vehicles. By purchasing these plates, you will be helping support scholarships for Illinois college students while displaying your pride for your favorite school or alma mater.
Fees
Random-Number Collegiate License Plates- Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $341 ($150 title fee + $151 registration fee + $40 Collegiate license plates fee)
- Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $191 ($151 registration fee + $40 Collegiate license plates fee)
- Current plates expire within 90 days - $220 ($151 registration fee + $40 Collegiate license plates fee + $29 replacement fee)
- Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $69 ($40 Collegiate license plates fee + $29 replacement fee)
- Annual renewal - $178 ($151 registration fee + $27 Collegiate license plates fee)
Vanity Collegiate License Plates
- Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $435 ($150 title fee + $151 registration fee + $40 Collegiate license plates fee + $94 vanity fee)
- Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $285 ($151 registration fee + $40 Collegiate license plates fee + $$94 vanity fee)
- Current plates expire within 90 days - $314 ($151 registration fee + $40 Collegiate license plates fee + $94 vanity fee + $29 replacement fee)
- Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $163 ($40 Collegiate license plates fee + $$94 vanity fee + $29 replacement fee)
- Annual renewal - $191 ($151 registration fee + $27 Collegiate license plates fee + $13 vanity fee)
Personalized Collegiate License Plates
- Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $388 ($150 title fee + $151 registration fee + $40 Collegiate license plates fee + $47 personalized fee)
- Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $238 ($151 registration fee + $40 Collegiate license plates fee + $47 personalized fee)
- Current plates expire within 90 days - $267 ($151 registration fee + $40 Collegiate license plates fee + $47 personalized fee + $29 replacement fee)
- Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $116 ($40 Collegiate license plates fee + $47 personalized fee + $29 replacement fee)
- Annual renewal - $185 ($151 registration fee + $27 Collegiate license + $7 personalized fee)
The request can only be processed in Springfield. Apply in person or mail the proper documentation to:
Secretary of State
Special Plates Division
501 S. 2nd St.
Howlett Building, Room 520
Springfield, Illinois 62756
Availability
- Collegiate 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 Benefit Access Program
Renewal Methods
- Collegiate license plates can be renewed online, by mail, touch-tone phone, or visit a Secretary of State Facility.