Fees

Random-Number Service Cross License Plates

• Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $194
  ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee)
• Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $99
  ($99 registration fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days - $128
  ($99 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29
  ($29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal - $99
  ($99 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 - $194
  ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee)
• Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $99
  ($99 registration fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days - $128
  ($99 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29
  ($29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal - $99
  ($99 registration fee)

Personalized Service Cross License Plates

• Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $194
  ($95 title fee + $99 registration fee)
• Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $99
  ($99 registration fee)
• Current plates expire within 90 days - $128
  ($99 registration fee + $29 replacement fee)
• Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $29
  ($29 replacement fee)
• Annual renewal - $99
  ($99 registration fee)

To Apply

• A photocopy of DD214 (discharge from military service) indicating receipt 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. 2^nd 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, and sport utility vehicles.
• Not eligible for Circuit Breaker

Renewal Methods

• Service Cross 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.