Legion of Merit License Plates Guide
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 Legion of Merit license plate on their vehicle there will be an additional $100 surcharge to the registration.
Fees
Standard License Plates
Random-Number, Vanity and Personalized License Plates
- Newly acquired vehicle/first-time issuance
$155 - 1st set of plates ($155 title fee)
$306 - 2nd set of plates ($151 registration fee + $155 title fee) - Currently titled vehicle/first-time issuance
$0 - 1st set of plates
$151 - 2nd set of plates ($151 registration fee) - Current plates expire within 90 days
$0 - 1st set of plates
$151 - 2nd set of plates ($151 registration fee) - Current plates do not expire within 90 days
$0 - 1st set of plates
$0 - 2nd set of plates - Annual renewal
$0 - 1st set of plates
$151 - 2nd set of plates ($151 registration fee)
To Apply
- A photocopy of DD214 (discharge from military service) indicating receipt of the Legion of Merit or a letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs or the federal government verifying service is required.
- 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
- Legion of Merit 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
- Legion of Merit license plates can be renewed online, by mail, touch-tone phone, or visit a Secretary of State Facility.