Korean Service License Plates Guide
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Any Illinois resident who participated in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after July 27, 1954 in Korea may apply.
Public Act 625 ILCS 5/3-506 allows transfer of plates to spouses of military service members. "Upon the death of a military service member who has been issued plates the surviving spouse of that service member may retain the plate so long as that spouse is a resident of Illinois and transfers the registration to his or her name within 180 days of the death of the service member".
*For any electric vehicle that would like a Korean Service license plate on their vehicle there will be an additional $100 surcharge to the registration.
Fees
Standard License Plates
- Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance - $308 ($155 title fee + $151 registration fee + $2 Korean Service license plates fee)
- Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance - $153 ($151 registration fee + $2 Korean Service license plates fee)
- Current plates expire within 90 days - $153 ($151 registration fee + $2 Korean Service license plates fee + $0 replacement fee)
- Current plates do not expire within 90 days - $2 ($2 Korean Service license plates fee + $0 replacement fee)
- Annual renewal - $151 ($151 registration fee)
To Apply
- One must provide a photocopy of DD214 (discharge from military service) indicating applicant received a Korean Service Defense Medal, or a letter of verification from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs or the federal government showing applicant's service record and completed an Affirmation for Korean Service License Plates.
- 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
- Korean Service 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
- Korean Service license plates can be renewed online, by mail, touch-tone phone, or visit a Secretary of State Facility.