2023 Illinois Compiled Statutes › Chapter 625 - VEHICLES › 625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code. › Chapter 3 - Certificates Of Title And Registration Of Vehicles

(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 heading)
CHAPTER 3.  
		CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND
REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
(625 ILCS 5/2-130)
Sec. 2-130. User of automated license plate readers; prohibitions.
(a) As used in this Section:
"Automated license plate reader" or "ALPR" means an electronic device that is mounted on a law enforcement vehicle or positioned in a stationary location and that is capable of recording data on or taking a photograph of a vehicle or its license plate and comparing the collected data and photographs to existing law enforcement databases for investigative purposes. "ALPR" includes a device that is owned or operated by a person or an entity other than a law enforcement agency to the extent that data collected by the reader is shared with a law enforcement agency.
"ALPR information" means information gathered by an ALPR or created from the analysis of data generated by an ALPR.
"ALPR systems" means multi-agency or vendor agreements that allow the sharing of ALPR information collected in Illinois.
"ALPR user" means a person or entity that owns or operates an ALPR device.
"Law enforcement agency" means a State or local agency, unit of local government, or private entity charged with the enforcement of State, county, or municipal laws or with managing custody of detained persons in any state or jurisdiction.
(b) An ALPR user shall not sell, share, allow access to, or transfer ALPR information to any state or local jurisdiction for the purpose of investigating or enforcing a law that:
(1) denies or interferes with a person's right to     choose or obtain reproductive health care services or any lawful health care services as defined by the Lawful Health Care Activity Act; or
(2) permits the detention or investigation of a     person based on the person's immigration status.
(c) Any ALPR user in this State, including any law enforcement agency of this State that uses ALPR systems, shall not share ALPR information with an out-of-state law enforcement agency without first obtaining a written declaration from the out-of-state law enforcement agency that it expressly affirms that ALPR information obtained shall not be used in a manner that violates subsection (b). If a written declaration of affirmation is not executed, the law enforcement agency shall not share the ALPR information with the out-of-state law enforcement agency.
(d) ALPR information shall be held confidentially to the fullest extent permitted by law.
(e) Nothing in this Act shall define or limit any rights under the Reproductive Health Act.
(Source: P.A. 103-540, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. I heading)
ARTICLE I.  
		CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
(625 ILCS 5/3-100) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-100)
Sec. 3-100. Definitions. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words shall
have the meanings ascribed to them:
"Electronic" includes electrical, digital, magnetic, optical,
electromagnetic, or any other form of technology that entails capabilities
similar to these technologies.
"Electronic record" means a record generated, communicated, received, or
stored by electronic means for use in an information system or for
transmission from one information system to another.
"Electronic signature" means a signature in electronic form attached to or
logically associated with an electronic record.
"Owner" means a person who holds legal document of ownership of a vehicle,
limited to a certificate of origin, certificate of title, salvage certificate,
or junking certificate.  However, in the event a vehicle is the subject of an
agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the
right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the
agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the
conditional vendee or lessee, or in the event a mortgagor of such vehicle
is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee or lessee or
mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this Chapter,
except as provided under paragraph (c) of Section 3-118.
"Record" means information that is inscribed, stored, or otherwise fixed
on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium
and is retrievable in perceivable form.
"Signature" or "signed" includes any symbol executed or adopted, or any
security procedure employed or adopted, using electronic means or
otherwise, by or on behalf of a person with intent to authenticate a
record.
"Vehicle" means a vehicle as defined in  Section 1-217 of  this Code. Unless otherwise specified, "vehicle" also means a "manufactured home" as defined in  Section 1-144.03 of  this Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-100.1)
Sec. 3-100.1. Use of electronic records.
(a) To the extent authorized by the Secretary of State and in accordance
with standards and procedures prescribed by the Secretary of State:
(1) Certificates, certifications, affidavits,     applications, assignments, statements, notices, documents, and other records required under this Chapter may be created, distributed, and received in electronic form.
(2) Signatures required under this Chapter may be     made as electronic signatures or may be waived.
(3) Delivery of records required under this Chapter     may be made by any means, including electronic delivery.
(4) Fees and taxes required to be paid under this     Chapter may be made by electronic means; provided that any forms, records, electronic records, and methods of electronic payment relating to the filing and payment of taxes shall be prescribed by the Department of Revenue.
(a-5) No later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary of State shall implement, manage, and administer an electronic lien and title system that will permit a lienholder to perfect, assign, and release a lien under this Code. The system may include the points in subsection (a) as to the identified objectives of the program. The Secretary shall establish by administrative rule the standards and procedures relating to the management and implementation of the mandatory electronic lien and title system established under this subsection. The Secretary may charge a reasonable fee for performing the services and functions relating to the management and administration of the system. The fee shall be set by administrative rule adopted by the Secretary.
(b) Electronic records accepted by the Secretary of State have the
same force and effect as records created on paper by writing, typing,
printing, or similar means. The procedures established by the
Secretary of State concerning the acceptance of electronic filings
and electronic records shall ensure that the electronic filings and
electronic records are received and stored accurately and that they
are readily available to satisfy any statutory requirements that call
for a written record.
(c) Electronic signatures accepted by the Secretary of State shall have the
same force and effect as manual signatures.
(d) Electronic delivery of records accepted by the Secretary of State shall
have the same force and effect as physical delivery of records.
(e) Electronic records and electronic signatures accepted by the Secretary
of State shall be admissible in all administrative, quasi-judicial,
and judicial proceedings. In any such proceeding, nothing in the
application of the rules of evidence shall apply so as to deny the
admissibility of an electronic record or electronic signature into
evidence on the sole ground that it is an electronic record or
electronic signature, or on the grounds that it is not in its
original form or is not an original. Information in the form of an
electronic record shall be given due evidentiary weight by the trier
of fact.
(f) The Secretary may contract with a private contractor to carry out the Secretary's duties under this Section.
(Source: P.A. 101-490, eff. 1-1-20; 102-154, eff. 1-1-22; 102-431, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-100.2)
Sec. 3-100.2. Electronic access; agreements with
submitters.
(a) No later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary of State shall require a licensee under Chapter 3 or 5 of this Code to submit
any record required to be submitted to the Secretary of State by
using electronic media deemed feasible by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may also require the licensee to submit the original paper
record. The Secretary of State shall also require a
person or licensee to receive any record to be provided by the Secretary of State
by using electronic media deemed feasible by the Secretary of State,
instead of providing the original paper record.
(b) No later than July 1, 2022, electronic submittal, receipt, and delivery of records and electronic
signatures shall be supported by a signed agreement between the Secretary of State
and the submitter. The agreement shall require, at a minimum, each
record to include all information necessary to complete a
transaction, certification by the submitter upon its best knowledge as to the
truthfulness of
the data to be
submitted to the Secretary of State, and retention by the submitter of
supporting records.
(c) No later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary of State shall  establish  minimum
transaction volume levels, audit and security
standards, technological requirements, and other terms
and conditions he or she deems necessary for approval of the
electronic delivery process.
(d) When an agreement is made to accept  electronic
records, the Secretary of State shall not be required
to produce a written record for
the submitter with whom the Secretary of State has
the agreement until requested to do so by the submitter.
(e) No later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary of State shall
provide electronic notification to the
lienholder submitter to verify the notation and perfection of the lienholder's
security interest in a vehicle on the certificate of title required to be created as an
electronic record under Section 3-100.1. Upon receipt of an electronic message from a lienholder
submitter with a security interest in a vehicle for which the certificate of
title is an electronic record that the lien should be released, the Secretary
of State shall enter the appropriate electronic record of the release of lien
and print and mail a paper certificate of title to the owner or lienholder at
no expense.  The Secretary of State may also mail the certificate to any other
person that delivers to the Secretary of State an authorization from the owner
to receive the certificate.  If another lienholder holds a properly perfected
security interest in the vehicle as reflected in the records of the Secretary
of State, the certificate shall be delivered to that lienholder instead of the
owner.
(f) The Secretary may contract with a private contractor to carry out the Secretary's duties under this Section.
(Source: P.A. 101-490, eff. 1-1-20; 102-154, eff. 1-1-22; 102-431, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-100.3)
Sec. 3-100.3. 
		Rules. 
		
The Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement
this Article.
(Source: P.A. 91-772, eff. 1-1-01.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-101) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-101)
Sec. 3-101. Certificate of title required.
(a) Except as provided in Section 3-102, every owner of a vehicle which
is in this State and for which no certificate of title has been issued by
the Secretary of State shall make application to the Secretary of State
for a certificate of title of the vehicle.
(b) Every owner of a motorcycle or motor driven cycle purchased new
on and after January 1, 1980 shall make application to the Secretary of
State for a certificate of title.  However, if such cycle is not properly
manufactured or equipped for general highway use pursuant to the provisions
of this Act, it shall not be eligible for license registration, but shall
be issued a distinctive certificate of title except as provided in Sections
3-102 and 3-110 of this Act.
(c) The Secretary of State shall not register or renew the registration
of a vehicle unless a certificate of title has been issued by the Secretary
of State to the owner or an application therefor has been delivered by the
owner to the Secretary of State.
(d) Every owner of an all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle
purchased on or after January 1, 1998 shall make application to the
Secretary of State for a certificate of title.
(e) Every owner of a low-speed vehicle manufactured after January 1, 2010 shall make application to the Secretary of State for a certificate of title.
(Source: P.A. 96-653, eff. 1-1-10; 97-983, eff. 8-17-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-102) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-102)
Sec. 3-102. Exclusions. No certificate of title need be obtained for:
1. a vehicle owned by the State of Illinois; or a     vehicle owned by the United States unless it is registered in this State;
2. a vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and     held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing or demonstration, provided a dealer reassignment area is still available on the manufacturer's certificate of origin or the Illinois title; or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing;
3. a vehicle owned by a non-resident of this State     and not required by law to be registered in this State;
4. a motor vehicle regularly engaged in the     interstate transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another State;
5. a vehicle moved solely by animal power;
6. an implement of husbandry;
7. special mobile equipment;
8. an apportionable trailer or an apportionable     semitrailer registered in the State prior to April 1, 1998;
9. a manufactured home for which an affidavit of     affixation has been recorded pursuant to the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act unless with respect to the same manufactured home there has been recorded an affidavit of severance pursuant to that Act. (Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14; 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-103) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-103)
Sec. 3-103. Optional certificate of title.
(a) The owner of an implement of husbandry or special mobile equipment may
apply for and obtain a certificate of title on it. All of the provisions of
this chapter, except part (e) of Section 3-104, are applicable to a
certificate of title so issued, except that a person who receives a
transfer of an interest in the vehicle without knowledge of the certificate
of title is not prejudiced by reason of the existence of the certificate,
and the perfection of a security interest under this Act is not effective
until the lienholder has complied with the provisions of applicable law
which otherwise relate to the perfection of security interests in personal
property.
An application for an optional certificate of title must be accompanied
by either an exemption determination from the Department of Revenue showing
that no tax imposed under the "Use Tax Act" or the "Retailers' Occupation
Tax Act" is owed by anyone with respect to that vehicle or by a receipt
from the Department of Revenue showing that any tax so imposed has been
paid. No optional certificate of title shall be issued in the absence of
such a receipt or exemption determination.
If the proof of payment or of nonliability is, after the issuance of the
optional certificate of title, found to be invalid, the Secretary of State
shall revoke the optional certificate of title and require that it be
returned to him.
(b) The owner of a manufactured home which is affixed to a permanent foundation and for which a certificate of title has not previously been issued and surrendered for cancellation may apply for a certificate of title, including, if applicable, a certificate of title issued in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 3-109, which shall be issued for the sole purpose of (i) surrendering such certificate of title for cancellation in accordance with Section 3-116.2 or (ii) satisfying the requirements of subdivision (e)(4) of Section 9-334 of the Uniform Commercial Code.  The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of title, in accordance with this Chapter, upon satisfaction of the application requirements of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-104) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-104)
Sec. 3-104. Application for certificate of title.
(a) The application for a certificate of title for a vehicle in this
State must be made by the owner to the Secretary of State on the form
prescribed and must contain:
1. The name, Illinois residence or Illinois place of     business, mail address, and, if available, email address of the owner. For the purposes of this subsection "Illinois place of business" means an Illinois location leased or owned by a business, or in the case of an insurance carrier, their contracted salvage disposal vendor;
2. A description of the vehicle including, so far as     the following data exists: Its make, year-model, identifying number, type of body, whether new or used, as to house trailers as defined in Section 1-128 of this Code, and as to manufactured homes as defined in Section 1-144.03 of this Code, the square footage based upon the outside dimensions excluding the length of the tongue and hitch, and, as to vehicles of the second division, whether for-hire, not-for-hire, or both for-hire and not-for-hire;
3. The date of purchase by applicant and, if     applicable, the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired and the names and addresses of any lienholders in the order of their priority and signatures of owners;
4. The current odometer reading at the time of     transfer and that the stated odometer reading is one of the following: actual mileage, not the actual mileage or mileage is in excess of its mechanical limits; and
5. Any further information the Secretary of State     reasonably requires to identify the vehicle and to enable him to determine whether the owner is entitled to a certificate of title and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in the vehicle.
(a-5) The Secretary of State shall designate on the prescribed application form a space where the owner of a vehicle may designate a beneficiary, to whom ownership of the vehicle shall pass in the event of the owner's death.
(b) If the application refers to a vehicle purchased from a dealer,
it must also be signed by the dealer as well as the owner, and the dealer must
promptly mail or deliver the application and required documents to the
Secretary of State.
(c) If the application refers to a vehicle last previously
registered in another State or country, the application must contain or
be accompanied by:
1. Any certified document of ownership so recognized     and issued by the other State or country and acceptable to the Secretary of State, and
2. Any other information and documents the Secretary     of State reasonably requires to establish the ownership of the vehicle and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in it.
(d) If the application refers to a new vehicle it must be
accompanied by the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, or other documents
as required and acceptable by the Secretary of State, with such
assignments as may be necessary to show title in the applicant.
(e) If an application refers to a vehicle rebuilt from a vehicle
previously salvaged, that application shall comply with the provisions
set forth in Sections 3-302 through 3-304 of this Code.
(f) An application for a certificate of title for any vehicle,
whether purchased in Illinois or outside Illinois, and even if
previously registered in another State, must be accompanied by either an
exemption determination from the Department of Revenue showing that no
tax imposed pursuant to the Use Tax Act or the vehicle use tax imposed by
Section 3-1001 of the Illinois Vehicle Code is owed by anyone with respect to
that vehicle, or a receipt from the Department of Revenue showing that any tax
so imposed has been paid.  An application for a certificate of title for any
vehicle purchased outside Illinois, even if previously registered in another
state, must be accompanied by either an exemption determination from the
Department of Revenue showing that no tax imposed pursuant to the Municipal Use
Tax Act or the County Use Tax Act is owed by anyone with respect to that
vehicle, or a receipt from the Department of Revenue showing that any tax so
imposed has been paid.  In the absence of such a receipt for payment or
determination of exemption from the Department, no certificate of title shall
be issued to the applicant.
If the proof of payment of the tax or of nonliability therefor is,
after the issuance of the certificate of title and display certificate
of title, found to be invalid, the Secretary of State shall revoke the
certificate and require that the certificate of title and, when
applicable, the display certificate of title be returned to him.
(g) If the application refers to a vehicle not manufactured in
accordance with federal safety and emission standards, the application must
be accompanied by all documents required by federal governmental
agencies to meet their standards before a vehicle is allowed to be issued
title and registration.
(h) If the application refers to a vehicle sold at public sale by a
sheriff, it must be accompanied by the required fee and a bill of sale
issued and signed by a sheriff.  The bill of sale must identify the new
owner's name and address, the year model, make and vehicle identification
number of the vehicle, court order document number authorizing such sale,
if applicable, and the name and address of any lienholders in order of
priority, if applicable.
(i) If the application refers to a vehicle for which a court of law
determined the ownership, it must be accompanied with a certified copy of
such court order and the required fee.  The court order must indicate the
new owner's name and address, the complete description of the vehicle, if
known, the name and address of the lienholder, if any, and must be signed
and dated by the judge issuing such order.
(j) If the application refers to a vehicle sold at public auction pursuant
to the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act, it must be
accompanied by an affidavit or affirmation furnished by the Secretary of
State along with the
documents described in the affidavit or affirmation and the required fee.
(k) The Secretary may provide an expedited process for the issuance of vehicle titles.  Expedited title applications must be delivered to the Secretary of State's Vehicle Services Department in Springfield by express mail service or hand delivery.  Applications must be complete, including necessary forms, fees, and taxes.  Applications received before noon on a business day will be processed and shipped that same day.  Applications received after noon on a business day will be processed and shipped the next business day.  The Secretary shall charge an additional fee of $30 for this service, and that fee shall cover the cost of return shipping via an express mail service.  All fees collected by the Secretary of State for expedited services shall be deposited into the Motor Vehicle License Plate Fund. In the event the Vehicle Services Department determines that the volume of expedited title requests received on a given day exceeds the ability of the Vehicle Services Department to process those requests in an expedited manner, the Vehicle Services Department may decline to provide expedited services, and the additional fee for the expedited service shall be refunded to the applicant.
(l) If the application refers to a homemade trailer, (i) it must be accompanied by the appropriate documentation regarding the source of materials used in the construction of the trailer, as required by the Secretary of State, (ii) the trailer must be inspected by a Secretary of State employee prior to the issuance of the title, and (iii) upon approval of the Secretary of State, the trailer must have a vehicle identification number, as provided by the Secretary of State, stamped or riveted to the frame.
(m) The holder of a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin to a manufactured home may deliver it to any person to facilitate conveying or encumbering the manufactured home.  Any person receiving any such Manufacturer's Statement of Origin so delivered holds it in trust for the person delivering it.
(n) Within 45 days after the completion of the first retail sale of a manufactured home, the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin to that manufactured home must be surrendered to the Secretary of State either in conjunction with an application for a certificate of title for that manufactured home or in accordance with Section 3-116.1.
(o)   Each application for certificate of title for a motor vehicle shall be verified by the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) for a vehicle history report prior to the Secretary issuing a certificate of title.
(p) The Secretary, at the Secretary's discretion, may use any commercially available title history service to assist in determining the proper title designation of a motor vehicle before the issuance of a certificate of title.
(Source: P.A. 102-154, eff. 1-1-22; 103-202, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-104.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-104.1)
Sec. 3-104.1. 
		(Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 83-449. Repealed by P.A. 90-665, eff. 1-1-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-104.5)
Sec. 3-104.5. Application NMVTIS warnings or errors.
(a)   Each application for a certificate of title or a salvage certificate for a motor vehicle that is verified by the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) that is returned with a warning or error shall be reviewed by the Secretary of State, or his or her designees, as to whether the warning or error warrants a change to the type of title or brand that is issued to a motor vehicle. If the Secretary needs supplemental information to verify or corroborate the information received from a NMVTIS report, then the Secretary may use any available commercial title history services or other Secretary of State resources to assist in determining the vehicle's proper designation.
(b)   Any motor vehicle application for a certificate of title or a salvage certificate that another state has previously issued a title or brand indicating that the status of the motor vehicle is equivalent to a junk vehicle, as defined in Section 1-134.1 of this Code, shall receive a title with a "prior out of state junk" brand if that history item was issued 120 months or more before the date of the submission of the current application for title.
(c)   Any motor vehicle application for a certificate of title or a salvage certificate that is returned with a NMVTIS warning or error indicating that another state has previously issued a title or brand indicating the status of the motor vehicle is equivalent to a junk vehicle, as defined in Section 1-134.1 of this Code, shall be issued a junk certificate that reflects the motor vehicle's structural history, if the previously issued title or brand from another state was issued less than 120 months before the date of the submission of the current application for title.
(d)   Any motor vehicle application for a certificate of title or a salvage certificate that is returned with a NMVTIS warning or error indicating a brand or label from another jurisdiction, that does not have a similar or comparable brand or label in this State, shall include a notation or brand on the certificate of title stating "previously branded".
(e)   Any motor vehicle that is subject to the federal Truth in Mileage Act, and is returned with a NMVTIS warning or error indicating the stated mileage of the vehicle on the application for certificate of title is 1,500 or fewer miles less than a previously recorded mileage for the vehicle, shall be deemed as having an acceptable margin of error and the higher of the 2 figures shall be indicated on the new certificate of title, if the previous mileage was recorded within 90 days of the date of the current application for title and if there are no indications of fraud or malfeasance, or of altering or tampering with the odometer.
(f)   Any applicant for a certificate of title or a salvage certificate who receives an alternative salvage or junk certificate, or who receives a certificate of title with a brand or label indicating the vehicle was previously rebuilt prior out of state junk, previously branded, or flood, may contest the Secretary's designations by requesting an administrative hearing under Section 2-116 of this Code.
(g)   The Secretary may adopt any rules necessary to implement this Section.
(h) The Secretary, in the Secretary's discretion, may use any commercially available title history service to assist in determining the proper title designation of a motor vehicle before the issuance of a certificate of title.
(Source: P.A. 102-154, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-105) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-105)
Sec. 3-105. 
		Examination of records.
The Secretary of State, upon receiving application for a first
certificate of title, shall check the identifying number of the vehicle
shown in the application against the records of vehicles required to be
maintained by Section 3-107 and against the record of stolen and converted
vehicles required to be maintained by Section 4-107.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-106) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-106)
Sec. 3-106. Certificate of title - Issuance - Records.
(a) The Secretary of State shall file each application received and,
when satisfied as to its genuineness and regularity, and that no tax
imposed by the "Use Tax Act" or the vehicle use tax, as imposed by Section
3-1001 of "The Illinois Vehicle Code", or pursuant to the "Municipal Use
Tax Act" or pursuant to the "County Use Tax Act" is owed as evidenced by
the receipt for payment or determination of exemption from the Department
of Revenue provided for in Section 3-104 of this Act, and that the
applicant is entitled to the issuance of a certificate of title, shall
issue a certificate of title of the vehicle.
(b) The Secretary of State shall maintain a record of all
certificates of title issued by him under a distinctive title number
assigned to the vehicle; and, in the discretion of the Secretary of
State, in any other method determined.
(c) The Secretary of State shall not issue a certificate of title, including a certificate of title issued in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 3-109, to a manufactured home for  which there has been recorded an affidavit of affixation pursuant to the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act unless with respect to the same manufactured home there has been recorded an affidavit of severance pursuant to the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act.
(d) The Secretary of State shall file, upon receipt, each affidavit of affixation and each affidavit of severance relating to a manufactured home that is delivered in accordance with the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act, when satisfied as to its genuineness and regularity.
(e) The Secretary of State shall maintain a record of each affidavit of affixation and each affidavit of severance filed in accordance with subsection (d) of this  Section.  The record shall state the name of the owner of the related manufactured home, the name of manufacturer, model year, manufacturer's serial number, and any other data the Secretary of State prescribes.
(f)  The Secretary of State shall file, upon receipt, each application for surrender of the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin relating to a manufactured home that is delivered in accordance with Section 3-116.1, when satisfied as to its genuineness and regularity.
(g)  The Secretary of State shall file, upon receipt, each application for surrender of the certificate of title relating to a manufactured home that is delivered in accordance with Section 3-116.2, when satisfied as to its genuineness and regularity.
(h) The Secretary of State shall maintain a record, including a record in the form of a searchable electronic database accessible to the public, of each Manufacturer's Statement of Origin accepted for surrender as provided in Section 3-116.1.  The record shall state  the date the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin was accepted for surrender, the name of manufacturer, make, model name, model year, manufacturer's serial number, and any other data the Secretary of State prescribes.
(i) The Secretary of State shall maintain a record, including a record in the form of a searchable electronic database accessible to the public, of each manufactured home certificate of title accepted for surrender as provided in Section 3-116.2.  The record shall state  the date the certificate of title was accepted for surrender, the name of manufacturer, model year, manufacturer's serial number, and any other data the Secretary of State prescribes.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-107) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-107)
Sec. 3-107. Contents and effect.
(a) Each certificate of title issued by the Secretary of State shall
contain:
1.  the date issued;
2.  the name and address of the owner;
3.  the names, addresses, and fax numbers or     electronic addresses of any lienholders, in the order of priority as shown on the application or, if the application is based on a certificate of title, as shown on the certificate;
4.  the title number assigned to the vehicle;
5.  a description of the vehicle including, so far as     the following data exists: its make, year-model, identifying number, type of body, whether new or used, as to house trailers as defined in Section 1-128 of this Code, and as to manufactured homes as defined in Section 1-144.03 of this Code, the square footage of the vehicle based upon the outside dimensions excluding the length of the tongue and hitch, and, if a new vehicle, the date of the first sale of the vehicle for use;
6. an odometer certification as provided for in this     Code; and
7. any other data the Secretary of State prescribes.
(a-5) In the event the applicant seeks to have the vehicle titled as a custom vehicle or street rod, that fact must be stated in the application.  The custom vehicle or street rod must be inspected as required by Section 3-406 of this Code prior to issuance of the title.  Upon successful completion of the inspection, the vehicle may be titled in the following manner.  The make of the vehicle shall be listed as the make of the actual vehicle or the make it is designed to resemble (e.g., Ford or Chevrolet); the model of the vehicle shall be listed as custom vehicle or street rod; and the year of the vehicle shall be listed as the year the actual vehicle was manufactured or the year it is designed to resemble.  A vehicle previously titled as other than a custom vehicle or street rod may be issued a corrected title reflecting the custom vehicle or street rod model if it otherwise meets the requirements for the designation.
(a-10) In the event the applicant seeks to have the vehicle titled as a glider kit, that fact must be stated in the application. The glider kit must be inspected under Section 3-406 of this Code prior to issuance of the title. Upon successful completion of the inspection, the vehicle shall be titled in the following manner: (1) the make of the vehicle shall be listed as the make of the chassis or the make it is designed to resemble; (2) the model of the vehicle shall be listed as glider kit; and (3) the year of the vehicle shall be listed as the year presented on the manufacturer's certificate of origin for the chassis, unless no year  is presented, then it shall be listed as the year the application was received. The vehicle identification number of the chassis shall be assigned to the engine, transmission, and rear axle if the engine, transmission, and rear axle were not previously assigned a vehicle identification number after an inspection under Section 3-406.
(b) The certificate of title shall contain forms for assignment and
warranty of title by the owner, and for assignment and warranty of title
by a dealer, and may contain forms for applications for a certificate of
title by a transferee, the naming of a lienholder and the assignment or
release of the security interest of a lienholder.
(b-5) The Secretary of State shall designate on a certificate of title a space where the owner of a vehicle may designate a beneficiary, to whom ownership of the vehicle shall pass in the event of the owner's death.
(c) A certificate of title issued by the Secretary of State is prima
facie evidence of the facts appearing on it.
(d) A certificate of title for a vehicle is not subject to
garnishment, attachment, execution or other judicial process, but this
subsection does not prevent a lawful levy upon the vehicle.
(e) Any certificate of title issued by the Secretary of State is
subject to a lien in favor of the State of Illinois for any fees or
taxes required to be paid under this Act and as have not been paid, as
provided for in this Code.
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certificate of title issued by the Secretary of State to a manufactured home is prima facie evidence of the facts appearing on it, notwithstanding the fact that such manufactured home, at any time, shall have become affixed in any manner to real property.
(Source: P.A. 99-748, eff. 8-5-16; 100-450, eff. 1-1-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-107.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-107.1)
Sec. 3-107.1. 
		Presumption of tenancy. 
		When a certificate of
title is made out to 2 or more persons, it shall be presumed
that the title is held as joint tenants with right of survivorship.
(Source: P.A. 79-482; 79-512; 79-1454.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-108) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-108)
Sec. 3-108. 
		Delivery. 
		The certificate of title shall be mailed or delivered to the first
lienholder named
in it or, if none, to the owner.
(Source: P.A. 91-78, eff. 7-9-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-109) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-109)
Sec. 3-109. Registration without certificate of title; bond. If the Secretary of State is not satisfied as to the ownership of the
vehicle, including, but not limited to, in the case of a manufactured home, a circumstance in which the manufactured home is covered by a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin that the owner of the manufactured home, after diligent search and inquiry, is unable to produce, or that there are no undisclosed security interests in it, the
Secretary of State may register the vehicle but shall:
(a) Withhold issuance of a certificate of title until     the applicant presents documents reasonably sufficient to satisfy the Secretary of State as to the applicant's ownership of the vehicle and that there are no undisclosed security interests in it;
(b) As a condition of issuing a certificate of title,     require the applicant to file with the Secretary of State a bond in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State and executed by the applicant, and either accompanied by the deposit of cash with the Secretary of State or also executed by a person authorized to conduct a surety business in this State. The bond shall be in an amount equal to one and one-half times the value of the vehicle as determined by the Secretary of State and conditioned to indemnify any prior owner and lienholder and any subsequent purchaser of the vehicle or person acquiring any security interest in it, and their respective successors in interest, against any expense, loss or damage, including reasonable attorney's fees, by reason of the issuance of the certificate of title of the vehicle or on account of any defect in or undisclosed security interest upon the right, title and interest of the applicant in and to the vehicle. Any such interested person has a right of action to recover on the bond for any breach of its conditions, but the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall not exceed the amount of the bond. The bond, and any deposit accompanying it, shall be returned at the end of 3 years or prior thereto if (i) the vehicle is no longer registered in this State and the currently valid certificate of title is surrendered to the Secretary of State or (ii) in the case of a certificate of title to a manufactured home, the currently valid certificate of title is surrendered to the Secretary of State in accordance with Section 3-116.2; unless the Secretary of State has been notified of the pendency of an action to recover on the bond; or
(b-5) Require the applicant to file with the     Secretary of State an application for  a provisional title in the form prescribed by the Secretary and executed by the applicant, and accompanied by a $50 fee to be deposited in the CDLIS/AAMVAnet/NMVTIS Trust Fund. The Secretary shall designate by rule the documentation acceptable for an individual to apply for a provisional title. A provisional title shall be valid for 3 years and is nontransferable for the 3-year period. A provisional title shall be clearly marked and otherwise distinguished from a certificate of title. Three years after the issuance of a provisional title, the provisional title holder shall apply for  the appropriate transferrable title in the applicant's name. If a claim of ownership for the vehicle is brought against a holder of a provisional title, then the provisional title holder shall apply for a bond under subsection (b) of this Section for the amount of time remaining on the provisional title. A provisional title holder or an individual who asserts a claim to the motor vehicle may petition a circuit court of competent jurisdiction for an order to determine the ownership of the vehicle. A provisional title shall not be available to individuals or entities that rebuild, repair, store, or tow vehicles or have a claim against the vehicle under the Labor and Storage Lien Act or the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act.
Security deposited as a bond hereunder shall be     placed by the Secretary of State in the custody of the State Treasurer.
During July, annually, the Secretary shall compile a list of all bonds
on deposit, pursuant to this Section, for more than 3 years and concerning
which he has received no notice as to the pendency of any judicial proceeding
that could affect the disposition thereof.  Thereupon, he shall promptly
send a notice by certified mail to the last known address of each depositor
advising him that his bond will be subject to escheat to the State of Illinois
if not claimed within 30 days after the mailing date of such notice.  At
the expiration of such time, the Secretary of State shall file with the
State Treasurer an order directing the transfer of such deposit to the Road
Fund in the State Treasury.  Upon receipt of such order, the State Treasurer
shall make such transfer, after converting to cash any other type of security.
Thereafter any person having a legal claim against such deposit may enforce
it by appropriate proceedings in the Court of Claims subject to the limitations
prescribed for such Court.  At the expiration of such limitation period
such deposit shall escheat to the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14; 98-777, eff. 1-1-15; 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-110) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-110)
Sec. 3-110. Refusing certificate of title. The Secretary of State shall refuse issuance of a certificate of title
if any required fee is not paid or if he has reasonable grounds to believe
that:
(a) the applicant is not the owner of the vehicle;
(b) the application contains a false or fraudulent     statement;
(c) the applicant fails to furnish required     information or documents or any additional information the Secretary of State reasonably requires; or
(d) the applicant has not paid to the Secretary of     State any fees or taxes due under this Act and have not been paid upon reasonable notice and demand.
Except as provided in Section 3-116.2, the Secretary of State shall not refuse to issue a certificate of title to a manufactured home by reason of the fact that, at any time, in any manner, it shall have been  affixed to real property.
(Source: P.A. 97-333, eff. 8-12-11; 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-111) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-111)
Sec. 3-111. 
		Lost, stolen or mutilated certificates. 
		(a) If a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed or
becomes illegible, the first lienholder or, if none, the owner or legal
representative of the owner named in the certificate, as shown by the
records of the Secretary of State, shall promptly make application for and
may obtain a duplicate upon furnishing information satisfactory to the
Secretary of State. The duplicate certificate of title shall contain the
legend "This is a duplicate certificate and may be subject to the rights of
a person under the original certificate." It shall be mailed to the first
lienholder named in it or, if none, to the owner or the owner's designee.
(b) The Secretary of State shall not issue a duplicate certificate of
title to any person within 15 days after the issuance of an original
certificate of title to such person.
(c) A person recovering an original certificate of title for which a
duplicate has been issued shall promptly surrender the original certificate
to the Secretary of State.
(d) An application for a duplicate certificate of title must state the
current vehicle odometer reading at the time of application and that the
stated odometer reading is one of the following: actual mileage, not
the actual mileage or mileage is in excess of its mechanical limits.
(e) If a Display certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated or
destroyed or becomes illegible, the owner or legal representative of the
owner named in the original Display certificate of title and in the
certificate of title, as shown by the records of the Secretary of State,
shall promptly make application for and may obtain a duplicate upon
furnishing information satisfactory to the Secretary of State. The
duplicate Display certificate of title shall contain the legend "Duplicate
Display Certificate of Title." It shall be mailed to the owner or legal
representative of the owner named in the original Display certificate of
title and in the certificate of title. Such duplicate Display certificate
of title shall be attached and displayed in the same manner and in the same
place as the original Display certificate of title would have been attached
and displayed had it not been lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed or had
it not become illegible.
(Source: P.A. 86-444.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-111.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-111.1)
Sec. 3-111.1. 
		Corrected certificates. 
		An application for a corrected
certificate of title must state the current vehicle odometer reading at the
time of application and that the stated odometer reading is one of the
following:  actual mileage, not the actual mileage or mileage is in excess
of its mechanical limits. The corrected certificate issued under this Section
shall contain the notation "corrected".
(Source: P.A. 90-212, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-112) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-112)
Sec. 3-112. 
		Transfer.
(a) If an owner transfers his interest in a vehicle, other than by the
creation of a security interest, at the time of the delivery of the vehicle he
shall execute to the transferee an assignment and warranty of title in the
space provided on the certificate of title, or as the Secretary of State
prescribes, and cause the certificate and assignment to be mailed or
delivered to the transferee or to the Secretary of State.
If the vehicle is subject to a tax under the Mobile Home Local Services
Tax Act in a county with a population of less than 3,000,000, the owner
shall also provide to the transferee a certification by the treasurer of
the county in which the vehicle is situated that all taxes imposed upon the
vehicle for the years the owner was the actual titleholder of the vehicle have
been paid.  The transferee shall be liable only for the taxes he or she
incurred while he or she was the actual titleholder of the mobile home.  The
county treasurer shall refund any amount of taxes paid by the transferee that
were imposed in years when the transferee was not the actual titleholder.  The
provisions of this amendatory Act of 1997 (P.A. 90-542) apply retroactively
to January 1, 1996.  In no event may the county treasurer refund amounts paid
by the transferee during any year except the 10 years immediately preceding the
year in which the refund is made.  If the owner is a licensed dealer who has
purchased the vehicle and is holding it for resale, in lieu of acquiring a
certification from the county treasurer he shall forward the certification
received from the previous owner to the next buyer of the vehicle.  The owner
shall cause the certification to be mailed or delivered to the Secretary of
State with the certificate of title and assignment.
(b) Except as provided in Section 3-113, the transferee shall, promptly
and within 20 days after delivery to him of the vehicle and the
assigned title, execute the application for a new certificate of title in
the space provided therefor on the certificate or as the Secretary of State
prescribes, and cause the certificate and application to be mailed or
delivered to the Secretary of State.
(c) Upon request of the owner or transferee, a lienholder in possession
of the certificate of title shall, unless the transfer was a breach of his
security agreement, either deliver the certificate to the transferee for
delivery to the Secretary of State or, upon receipt from the transferee of
the owner's assignment, the transferee's application for a new certificate
and the required fee, mail or deliver them to the Secretary of State. The
delivery of the certificate does not affect the rights of the lienholder
under his security agreement.
(d) If a security interest is reserved or created at the time of the
transfer, the certificate of title shall be retained by or delivered to the
person who becomes the lienholder, and the parties shall comply with the
provisions of Section 3-203.
(e) Except as provided in Section 3-113 and as between the parties, a
transfer by an owner is not effective until the provisions of this Section
and Section 3-115 have been complied with; however, an owner who has
delivered possession of the vehicle to the transferee and has complied with
the provisions of this Section and Section 3-115 requiring action by him as
not liable as owner for any damages thereafter resulting from operation of
the vehicle.
(f) The Secretary of State shall not process any application for a
transfer of an interest in a vehicle if any fees or taxes due under this
Act from the transferor or the transferee have not been paid upon
reasonable notice and demand.
(g) If the Secretary of State receives an application for transfer of
a vehicle subject to a tax under the Mobile Home Local Services
Tax Act in
a county with a population of less than 3,000,000, such application must
be accompanied by the required certification by the county treasurer
or tax assessor authorizing the issuance of the title.
(Source: P.A. 92-651, eff. 7-11-02.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-112.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-112.1)
Sec. 3-112.1. Odometer.
(a) All titles issued by the Secretary of State
beginning January, 1990, shall provide for an odometer
certification substantially as follows:
"I certify to the best of my knowledge that the odometer reading is and
reflects the actual mileage of the vehicle unless one of the following
statements is checked.
...................
(  )  1. The mileage stated is in excess of its mechanical limits.
(  )  2. The odometer reading is not the actual mileage.
Warning - Odometer Discrepancy."
(b) When executing any transfer of title which contains the odometer
certification as described in paragraph (a) above, each transferor of a motor
vehicle must supply on the title form the following information:
(1) The odometer reading at the time of transfer and     an indication if the mileage is in excess of its mechanical limits or if it is not the actual mileage;
(2) The date of transfer;
(3) The transferor's printed name and signature; and
(4) The transferee's printed name and address.
(c) The transferee must sign on the title form indicating that he or
she is aware of the odometer certification made by the transferor.
(d) The transferor will not be required to disclose the
current odometer reading and the transferee will not have to acknowledge
such disclosure under the following circumstances:
(1) A vehicle having a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of     more than 16,000 pounds;
(2) A vehicle that is not self-propelled;
(3) A vehicle that:
(A) before  January 1, 2031, is model year 2010         or older; or
(B) after January 1, 2031, is 20 years old or         older;
(4) A vehicle sold directly by the manufacturer to     any agency of the United States; and
(5) A vehicle manufactured without an odometer.
(e) When the transferor signs the title transfer such transferor
acknowledges that he or she is aware that Federal regulations and State law
require him or her to state the odometer mileage upon transfer of ownership.
An inaccurate or untruthful statement with intent to defraud subjects the
transferor to liability for damages to the transferee pursuant to the federal
Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Act of 1972, P.L. 92-513 as amended by P.L.
94-364.  No transferor shall be liable for damages as provided under this
Section who transfers title to a motor vehicle which has an odometer reading
that has been altered or tampered with by a previous owner, unless that
transferor knew or had reason to know of such alteration or tampering and sold
such vehicle with an intent to defraud.  A cause of action is hereby created by
which any person who, with intent to defraud, violates any requirement imposed
under this Section shall be liable in an amount equal to the sum of:
(1) three times the amount of actual damages     sustained or $1,500, whichever is the greater; and
(2) in the case of any successful action to enforce     the foregoing liability, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court.
Any recovery based on a cause of action under this Section shall be offset
by any recovery made pursuant to the federal Motor Vehicle Information and
Cost Savings Act of 1972.
(f) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any motorcycle,
motor driven cycle, moped, antique vehicle, or expanded-use antique vehicle.
(g) The Secretary of State may adopt rules and regulations providing
for a transition period for all non-conforming titles.
(Source: P.A. 102-154, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-113) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-113)
Sec. 3-113. Transfer to or from dealer; records.
(a) After a dealer buys a vehicle and holds it for resale, the
dealer must procure the
certificate of title from the owner or the lienholder.  The dealer may hold
the certificate until he or she transfers the vehicle to another person.

Upon transferring the vehicle to another person,
the dealer shall promptly and within 20
days
execute the assignment and warranty of title by a dealer, showing the names and
addresses of the transferee and of any lienholder holding a security interest
created or reserved at the time of the resale, in the spaces provided therefor
on the certificate or as the Secretary of State prescribes, and mail or deliver
the certificate to the Secretary of State with the transferee's application for
a new certificate, except as provided in Section 3-117.2.
A dealer has complied with this Section if the date of the mailing of the certificate, as indicated by the postmark, is within 20 days of the date on which the vehicle was transferred to another person.
(b) The Secretary of State may decline to process any application for a
transfer of an interest in a vehicle if any fees or taxes due under this
Code from the transferor or the transferee have not been paid upon
reasonable notice and demand.
(c) Any person who violates this Section shall be guilty of a petty offense.
(d) Beginning January 1, 2014 and continuing until 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly, the Secretary of State is authorized to impose a delinquent vehicle dealer transfer fee of $20 if the certificate of title is received by the Secretary from the dealer 30 days but less than 60 days after the date of sale; however, if the certificate of title is received by the Secretary from the dealer 60 days but less than 90 days after the date of sale, the delinquent dealer transfer fee shall be $35. Beginning 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly, the Secretary of State is authorized to impose a delinquent vehicle dealer transfer fee of $10 if the certificate of title is received by the Secretary from the dealer more than 45 days but less than 60 days after the date of sale; however, if the certificate of title is received by the Secretary from the dealer 60 or more days but less than 90 days after the date of sale, the delinquent dealer transfer fee shall be $20. If the certificate of title is received by the Secretary from the dealer 90 or more days but less than 120 days after the date of sale, the delinquent vehicle dealer transfer fee shall be $65. If the certificate of title is received by the Secretary from the dealer 120 days or more after the date of the sale, the delinquent vehicle dealer transfer fee shall be $100. All monies collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the CDLIS/AAMVAnet/NMVTIS Trust Fund.
(e) Beginning January 1, 2022, the Secretary of State is authorized to issue a certificate of title in the name of the dealership to a licensed dealer under Chapter 5 for $20 if the surrendered certificate of title has no space to assign the certificate of title again.
(f) Any licensee under Chapter 5 who sells, transfers, or wholesales a vehicle out of State shall mail the certificate of title to the physical business address in the requisite jurisdiction in lieu of transferring title at the time of sale.
(Source: P.A. 102-154, eff. 1-1-22; 102-845, eff. 1-1-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-114) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-114)
Sec. 3-114. Transfer by operation of law.
(a) If the interest of an owner in a vehicle passes to another other
than by voluntary transfer, the transferee shall, except as provided in
paragraph (b), promptly mail or deliver within 20 days to the
Secretary of State the last certificate of title, if available, proof of
the transfer, and his application for a new certificate in the form the
Secretary of State prescribes. It shall be unlawful for any person
having possession of a certificate of title for a motor vehicle,
semi-trailer, or house car by reason of his having a lien or encumbrance
on such vehicle, to fail or refuse to deliver such certificate to the
owner, upon the satisfaction or discharge of the lien or encumbrance,
indicated upon such certificate of title.
(b) If the interest of an owner in a vehicle passes to another under
the provisions of the Small Estates provisions of the Probate Act of 1975 the
transferee shall promptly mail or deliver to the Secretary of State, within 120
days, the last certificate of title, if available, the documentation required
under the provisions of the Probate Act of 1975, and an application for
certificate of title. The Small Estate Affidavit form shall be furnished by the
Secretary of State. The transfer may be to the transferee or to the nominee of
the transferee.
(c) If the interest of an owner in a vehicle passes to another under
other provisions of the Probate Act of 1975, as amended, and the transfer is
made by a representative or guardian, such transferee shall promptly mail or
deliver to the Secretary of State, the last certificate of title, if available,
and a certified copy of the letters of office or guardianship, and an
application for certificate of title. Such application shall be made before the
estate is closed. The transfer may be to the transferee or to the nominee of
the transferee.
(d) If the interest of an owner in joint tenancy passes to the other
joint tenant with survivorship rights as provided by law, the transferee
shall promptly mail or deliver to the Secretary of State, the last
certificate of title, if available, proof of death of the one joint
tenant and survivorship of the surviving joint tenant, and an
application for certificate of title. Such application shall be made
within 120 days after the death of the joint tenant. The transfer may
be to the transferee or to the nominee of the transferee.
(d-5)   If the interest of an owner passes to the owner's spouse or if the spouse otherwise acquires ownership of the vehicle, then the transferee shall promptly mail or deliver to the Secretary of State, proof of (i) the owner's death; (ii) the transfer or acquisition of ownership; and (iii) proof of the marital relationship between the owner and the transferee, along with the last certificate of title, if available, and an application for certificate of title along with the appropriate fees and taxes, if applicable. The application shall be made within 180 days after the death of the owner.
(e) The Secretary of State shall transfer a decedent's vehicle title to
any legatee, representative or heir of the decedent who submits to the
Secretary a death certificate and an affidavit by an attorney at law on the
letterhead stationery  of the attorney at law stating the facts of the
transfer.
(f) Repossession with assignment of title.  In all cases wherein a
lienholder has repossessed a vehicle by other
than judicial process and holds it for resale under a security agreement, and
the owner of record has executed an assignment of the existing certificate of
title after default, the lienholder may proceed to sell or otherwise dispose of
the vehicle
as authorized under the Uniform Commercial Code.  Upon selling the vehicle to
another person, the lienholder need not send the certificate of title to the
Secretary of State, but shall promptly and within 20 days mail or deliver to
the purchaser
as transferee the existing certificate of title for the repossessed vehicle,
reflecting the release of the lienholder's security interest in the vehicle.
The application for a certificate of title made by the
purchaser shall comply with subsection (a) of Section 3-104 and be accompanied
by the existing certificate of title for the repossessed vehicle.
The lienholder shall execute the assignment and warranty of title showing the
name and address of the purchaser in the spaces provided therefor on the
certificate of title or as the Secretary of State prescribes.  The lienholder
shall complete the assignment of title in the certificate of title to reflect
the transfer of the vehicle to the lienholder and also a reassignment to
reflect the transfer from the lienholder to the purchaser.  For this purpose,
the lienholder is specifically authorized
to complete and execute
the space reserved in the certificate of title for a dealer reassignment,
notwithstanding that the lienholder is not a licensed dealer.  Nothing herein
shall be construed to mean that the lienholder is taking title to the
repossessed vehicle for purposes of liability for retailer occupation, vehicle
use, or other tax with respect to the proceeds from the repossession sale.
Delivery of the existing certificate of title to the purchaser shall be deemed
disclosure to the purchaser of the owner of the vehicle.
(f-5) Repossession without assignment of title.  Subject to subsection (f-30), in all cases wherein a
lienholder has repossessed a vehicle
by other than judicial process and holds it for resale under a security
agreement,
and the owner of record has not executed an assignment of the existing
certificate of title,
the lienholder shall comply with the following provisions:
(1) Prior to sale, the lienholder shall deliver or     mail to the owner at the owner's last known address and to any other lienholder of record, a notice of redemption setting forth the following information: (i) the name of the owner of record and in bold type at or near the top of the notice a statement that the owner's vehicle was repossessed on a specified date for failure to make payments on the loan (or other reason), (ii) a description of the vehicle subject to the lien sufficient to identify it, (iii) the right of the owner to redeem the vehicle, (iv) the lienholder's intent to sell or otherwise dispose of the vehicle after the expiration of 21 days from the date of mailing or delivery of the notice, and (v) the name, address, and telephone number of the lienholder from whom information may be obtained concerning the amount due to redeem the vehicle and from whom the vehicle may be redeemed under Section 9-623 of the Uniform Commercial Code.  At the lienholder's option, the information required to be set forth in this notice of redemption may be made a part of or accompany the notification of sale or other disposition required under Section 9-611 of the Uniform Commercial Code, but none of the information required by this notice shall be construed to impose any requirement under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
(2) With respect to the repossession of a vehicle     used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, the lienholder shall also deliver or mail to the owner at the owner's last known address an affidavit of defense.  The affidavit of defense shall accompany the notice of redemption required in subdivision (f-5)(1) of this Section. The affidavit of defense shall (i) identify the lienholder, owner, and the vehicle; (ii) provide space for the owner to state the defense claimed by the owner; and (iii) include an acknowledgment by the owner that the owner may be liable to the lienholder for fees, charges, and costs incurred by the lienholder in establishing the insufficiency or invalidity of the owner's defense.  To stop the transfer of title, the affidavit of defense must be received by the lienholder no later than 21 days after the date of mailing or delivery of the notice required in subdivision (f-5)(1) of this Section. If the lienholder receives the affidavit from the owner in a timely manner, the lienholder must apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to determine if the lienholder is entitled to possession of the vehicle.
(3) Upon selling the vehicle to another person, the     lienholder need not send the certificate of title to the Secretary of State, but shall promptly and within 20 days mail or deliver to the purchaser as transferee (i) the existing certificate of title for the repossessed vehicle, reflecting the release of the lienholder's security interest in the vehicle; and (ii) an affidavit of repossession made by or on behalf of the lienholder which provides the following information: that the vehicle was repossessed, a description of the vehicle sufficient to identify it, whether the vehicle has been damaged in excess of 50% of its fair market value as required under subdivision (b)(3) of Section 3-117.1, that the owner and any other lienholder of record were given the notice required in subdivision (f-5)(1) of this Section, that the owner of record was given the affidavit of defense required in subdivision (f-5)(2) of this Section, that the interest of the owner was lawfully terminated or sold pursuant to the terms of the security agreement, and the purchaser's name and address. If the vehicle is damaged in excess of 50% of its fair market value, the lienholder shall make application for a salvage certificate under Section 3-117.1 and transfer the vehicle to a person eligible to receive assignments of salvage certificates identified in Section 3-118.
(4) The application for a certificate of title made     by the purchaser shall comply with subsection (a) of Section 3-104 and be accompanied by the affidavit of repossession furnished by the lienholder and the existing certificate of title for the repossessed vehicle. The lienholder shall execute the assignment and warranty of title showing the name and address of the purchaser in the spaces provided therefor on the certificate of title or as the Secretary of State prescribes.  The lienholder shall complete the assignment of title in the certificate of title to reflect the transfer of the vehicle to the lienholder and also a reassignment to reflect the transfer from the lienholder to the purchaser.  For this purpose, the lienholder is specifically authorized to execute the assignment on behalf of the owner as seller if the owner has not done so and to complete and execute the space reserved in the certificate of title for a dealer reassignment, notwithstanding that the lienholder is not a licensed dealer.  Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that the lienholder is taking title to the repossessed vehicle for purposes of liability for retailer occupation, vehicle use, or other tax with respect to the proceeds from the repossession sale. Delivery of the existing certificate of title to the purchaser shall be deemed disclosure to the purchaser of the owner of the vehicle. In the event the lienholder does not hold the certificate of title for the repossessed vehicle, the lienholder shall make application for and may obtain a new certificate of title in the name of the lienholder upon furnishing information satisfactory to the Secretary of State.  Upon receiving the new certificate of title, the lienholder may proceed with the sale described in subdivision (f-5)(3), except that upon selling the vehicle the lienholder shall promptly and within 20 days mail or deliver to the purchaser the new certificate of title reflecting the assignment and transfer of title to the purchaser.
(5) Neither the lienholder nor the owner shall file     with the Office of the Secretary of State the notice of redemption or affidavit of defense  described in subdivisions (f-5)(1) and (f-5)(2) of this Section. The Office of the Secretary of State shall not determine the merits of an owner's affidavit of defense, nor consider any allegations or assertions regarding the validity or invalidity of a lienholder's claim to the vehicle or an owner's asserted defenses to the repossession action.
(f-7) Notice of reinstatement in certain cases.
(1) Subject to subsection (f-30), if, at the time of     repossession by a lienholder that is seeking to transfer title pursuant to subsection (f-5), the owner has paid an amount equal to 30% or more of the deferred payment price or total of payments due, the owner may, within 21 days of the date of repossession, reinstate the contract or loan agreement and recover the vehicle from the lienholder by tendering in a lump sum (i) the total of all unpaid amounts, including any unpaid delinquency or deferral charges due at the date of reinstatement, without acceleration; and (ii) performance necessary to cure any default other than nonpayment of the amounts due; and (iii) all reasonable costs and fees incurred by the lienholder in retaking, holding, and preparing the vehicle for disposition and in arranging for the sale of the vehicle.  Reasonable costs and fees incurred by the lienholder include without limitation repossession and storage expenses and, if authorized by the contract or loan agreement, reasonable attorneys' fees and collection agency charges.
(2) Tender of payment and performance pursuant to     this limited right of reinstatement restores to the owner his rights under the contract or loan agreement as though no default had occurred.  The owner has the right to reinstate the contract or loan agreement and recover the vehicle from the lienholder only once under this subsection.  The lienholder may, in the lienholder's sole discretion, extend the period during which the owner may reinstate the contract or loan agreement and recover the vehicle beyond the 21 days allowed under this subsection, and the extension shall not subject the lienholder to liability to the owner under the laws of this State.
(3) The lienholder shall deliver or mail written     notice to the owner at the owner's last known address, within 3 business days of the date of repossession, of the owner's right to reinstate the contract or loan agreement and recover the vehicle pursuant to the limited right of reinstatement described in this subsection.  At the lienholder's option, the information required to be set forth in this notice of reinstatement may be made part of or accompany the notice of redemption required in subdivision (f-5)(1) of this Section and the notification of sale or other disposition required under Section 9-611 of the Uniform Commercial Code, but none of the information required by this notice of reinstatement shall be construed to impose any requirement under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
(4) The reinstatement period, if applicable, and the     redemption period described in subdivision (f-5)(1) of this Section, shall run concurrently if the information required to be set forth in the notice of reinstatement is part of or accompanies the notice of redemption.  In any event, the 21 day redemption period described in subdivision (f-5)(1) of this Section shall commence on the date of mailing or delivery to the owner of the information required to be set forth in the notice of redemption, and the 21 day reinstatement period described in this subdivision, if applicable, shall commence on the date of mailing or delivery to the owner of the information required to be set forth in the notice of reinstatement.
(5) The Office of the Secretary of State shall not     determine the merits of an owner's claim of right to reinstatement, nor consider any allegations or assertions regarding the validity or invalidity of a lienholder's claim to the vehicle or an owner's asserted right to reinstatement.  Where a lienholder is subject to licensing and regulatory supervision by the State of Illinois, the lienholder shall be subject to all of the powers and authority of the lienholder's primary State regulator to enforce compliance with the procedures set forth in this subsection (f-7).
(f-10) Repossession by judicial process.  In all cases wherein a lienholder
has repossessed a vehicle by
judicial
process and holds it for resale under a security agreement, order for replevin,
or other court order establishing the lienholder's right to possession of the
vehicle, the lienholder may proceed to sell or otherwise dispose of the vehicle
as authorized under the Uniform Commercial Code or the court order. Upon
selling the vehicle to another person, the lienholder need not send the
certificate of title to the Secretary of State, but shall promptly and within
20 days mail or
deliver to the purchaser as transferee (i) the existing certificate of title
for the repossessed vehicle reflecting the release of the lienholder's security
interest in the vehicle; (ii) a certified copy of the court order; and (iii) a
bill of sale identifying the new owner's name and address and the year, make,
model, and vehicle identification number of the vehicle.
The application for a certificate of title made by the purchaser shall comply
with subsection (a) of Section 3-104 and be accompanied by the certified copy
of the court order furnished by the
lienholder and the existing certificate of title for the repossessed vehicle.
The lienholder shall execute the assignment and warranty of title showing the
name and address of the purchaser in the spaces provided therefor on the
certificate of title or as the Secretary of State prescribes.  The lienholder
shall complete the assignment of title in the certificate of title to reflect
the transfer of the vehicle to the lienholder and also a reassignment to
reflect the transfer from the lienholder to the purchaser.  For this purpose,
the lienholder is specifically authorized to execute the assignment on behalf
of the owner as seller if the owner has not done so and to complete and execute
the space reserved in the certificate of title for a dealer reassignment,
notwithstanding that the lienholder is not a licensed dealer.  Nothing herein
shall be construed to mean that the lienholder is taking title to the
repossessed vehicle for purposes of liability for retailer occupation, vehicle
use, or other tax with respect to the proceeds from the repossession sale.
Delivery of the existing certificate of title to the purchaser shall be deemed
disclosure to the purchaser of the owner of the vehicle.
In the event the
lienholder does not hold the certificate of title for the repossessed vehicle,
the lienholder shall
make application for and may obtain a new certificate of title in the name of
the lienholder upon furnishing information satisfactory to the Secretary of
State.  Upon receiving the new certificate of title, the lienholder may proceed
with the sale described in this subsection, except that upon selling the
vehicle the lienholder shall promptly and within 20 days mail or deliver to the
purchaser the new certificate of title reflecting the assignment and transfer
of title to the purchaser.
(f-15) The Secretary of State shall not issue a certificate of title to a
purchaser under subsection (f), (f-5), or (f-10) of this Section, unless the
person from whom the vehicle has been repossessed by the lienholder is shown to
be the last registered owner of the motor vehicle.  The Secretary of State may
provide by rule for the standards to be followed by a lienholder in assigning
and transferring certificates of title with respect to repossessed vehicles.
(f-20) If applying for a salvage certificate or a junking certificate, the lienholder
shall within 20 days make an application to the Secretary of State for a salvage certificate or a junking certificate, as
set forth in this Code. The Secretary of State shall
not issue a salvage
certificate or a junking
certificate to such lienholder unless the person from whom such vehicle has
been repossessed is shown to be the last registered owner of such motor
vehicle and such lienholder establishes to the satisfaction of
the Secretary of State that he is entitled to such
salvage certificate or junking certificate. The Secretary
of State may provide by rule for the standards to be followed by
a lienholder in order to obtain a
salvage certificate or junking certificate for a
repossessed vehicle.
(f-25) If the interest of an owner in a mobile home, as defined in the
Mobile Home Local Services Tax Act, passes to another under the provisions of
the
Mobile Home Local Services Tax Enforcement Act, the transferee shall promptly
mail or deliver to the Secretary of State (i) the last certificate of title, if
available, (ii) a certified copy of the court order ordering the transfer of
title, and (iii) an application for certificate of title.
(f-30) Bankruptcy.  If the repossessed vehicle is the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding or discharge:
(1) the lienholder may proceed to sell or otherwise     dispose of the vehicle as authorized by the Bankruptcy Code and the Uniform Commercial Code;
(2) the notice of redemption, affidavit of defense,     and notice of reinstatement otherwise required to be sent by the lienholder to the owner of record or other lienholder of record under this Section  are not required to be delivered or mailed;
(3) the requirement to delay disposition of the     vehicle for 21 days, (i) from the mailing or delivery of the notice of redemption under subdivision (f-5)(1) of this Section, (ii) from the mailing or delivery of the affidavit of defense under subdivision (f-5)(2) of this Section,  or (iii) from the date of repossession when the owner is entitled to a notice of reinstatement under subsection (f-7) of this Section, does not apply;
(4) the affidavit of repossession that is required     under subdivision (f-5)(3) shall contain a notation of "bankruptcy" where the affidavit requires the date of the mailing or delivery of the notice of redemption.  The notation of "bankruptcy" means the lienholder makes no sworn representations regarding the mailing or delivery of the notice of redemption or affidavit of defense or   lienholder's compliance with the requirements that otherwise apply to the  notices listed in this subsection (f-30), and makes no sworn representation that the lienholder assumes liability or costs for any litigation that may arise from the issuance of a certificate of title based on the excluded representations;
(5) the right of redemption, the right to assert a     defense to the transfer of title, and reinstatement rights under this Section do not apply; and
(6) references to judicial process and court orders     in subsection (f-10) of this Section do not include bankruptcy proceedings or orders.
(g) A person holding a certificate of title whose interest in the
vehicle has been extinguished or transferred other than by voluntary
transfer shall mail or deliver the certificate, within 20 days
upon request of the Secretary of State. The delivery of the certificate
pursuant to the request of the Secretary of State does not affect the
rights of the person surrendering the certificate, and the action of the
Secretary of State in issuing a new certificate of title as provided
herein is not conclusive upon the rights of an owner or lienholder named
in the old certificate.
(h) The Secretary of State may decline to process any application
for a transfer of an interest in a vehicle hereunder if any fees or
taxes due under this Act from the transferor or the transferee have not
been paid upon reasonable notice and demand.
(i) The Secretary of State shall not be held civilly or criminally
liable to any person because any purported transferor may not have had
the power or authority to make a transfer of any interest in any vehicle
or because a certificate of title issued in error is subsequently used to
commit a fraudulent act.
(Source: P.A. 102-319, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-114.1)
Sec. 3-114.1. Transfers to and from charitable
organizations.  When a charitable not-for-profit organization
that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code becomes the recipient
of a motor vehicle by means of a donation from an individual,
the organization need not send
the certificate of title to the Secretary of State. Upon
transferring the motor vehicle, the
organization shall promptly and within 20 days execute the
reassignment to reflect the transfer from the organization
to the purchaser.
The
organization is specifically authorized to complete and
execute the space reserved in the certificate of title for a
dealer reassignment, notwithstanding that the organization
is not a licensed dealer. Nothing in this Section shall be
construed to require the organization to become a licensed
vehicle dealer.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-115) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-115)
Sec. 3-115. 
		Fees - Registration cards - License plates. 
		(a) An application for a certificate of title shall be accompanied
by an application for, or a transfer of, registration of the vehicle.
(b) An application for the naming of a lienholder or his assignee on
a certificate of title shall be accompanied by the required fee when
mailed or delivered to the Secretary of State.
(c) A transferor of a vehicle, other than a dealer transferring a
new vehicle, shall deliver to the transferee at the time of the delivery
of possession of the vehicle the properly assigned certificate of title
of this vehicle.
(d) All applications shall be accompanied with the required fee or
tax.
(Source: P.A. 83-1473.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-116) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-116)
Sec. 3-116. When Secretary of State to issue a certificate of title.
(a) The Secretary of State, upon receipt of a properly assigned
certificate of title, with an application for a certificate of
title, the required fee and any other documents required by law, shall
issue a new certificate of title in the name of the transferee as owner
and mail it to the first lienholder named in it or, if none, to the
owner or owner's designee.
(b) The Secretary of State, upon receipt of an application for a new
certificate of title by a transferee other than by voluntary transfer,
with proof of the transfer, the required fee and any other documents
required by law, shall issue a new certificate of title in the name of
the transferee as owner.
(b-5) The Secretary of State, upon receipt of an application for a certificate of title and the required fee, may issue a certificate of title to an out-of-state resident if the out-of-state resident is a bona fide purchaser of a vehicle or a manufactured home from a dealer licensed in this State under Section 5-101, 5-101.2, or 5-102 of this Code and the licensed dealer files for bankruptcy, surrenders his or her license, or is otherwise no longer  operating as a licensed dealer and does not properly transfer the title application to the bona fide purchaser prior to the licensed dealer's business closure.
(c) Any person, firm or corporation, who shall knowingly possess,
buy, sell, exchange or give away, or offer to buy, sell, exchange or
give away the certificate of title to any motor vehicle which is a junk
or salvage, or who shall fail to surrender the certificate of title to
the Secretary of State as required under the provisions of this Section
and Section 3-117.2, shall be guilty of Class 3 felony.
(d) The Secretary of State shall file and retain for four (4) years a
record of every surrendered certificate of title or proof of ownership
accepted by the Secretary of State, the file to be maintained so as to
permit the tracing of title of the vehicle designated therein. Such filing and retention requirements shall be in addition to and not in substitution for the recordkeeping requirements set forth in Section 3-106 of this Code, which recordkeeping requirements are not limited to any period of time.
(e) The Secretary of State, upon receipt of an application for
corrected certificate of title, with the original title, the required fee
and any other required documents, shall issue a corrected certificate of
title in the name of the owner and mail it to the first lienholder named in
it or, if none, to the owner or owner's designee.
(f) The Secretary of State, upon receipt of a certified copy of a court
order awarding ownership to an applicant along with an application for a
certificate of title and the required fee, shall issue a certificate of title
to the applicant.
(Source: P.A. 100-450, eff. 1-1-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-116.1)
Sec. 3-116.1. Surrender of Manufacturer's Statement of Origin to a manufactured home.
(a) The owner (all, if more than one) of a manufactured home that is covered by a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin and that is affixed to a permanent foundation as defined in the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act, or which the owner intends to affix to a permanent foundation as defined in the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act, may surrender the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin to the manufactured home to the Secretary of State by filing with the Secretary of State an application for surrender of Manufacturer's Statement of Origin containing or accompanied by:
(1) the name, residence, and mailing address of the     owner;
(2) a description of the manufactured home including     the name of the manufacturer, the make, the model name, the model year, the dimensions, and the vehicle identification number of the manufactured home and whether it is new or used, and any other information the Secretary of State requires;
(3) the date of purchase by the owner of the     manufactured home, the name and address of the person from whom the home was acquired, and the names and addresses of any security interest holders and lienholders in the order of their apparent priority;
(4) a statement signed by the owner, stating either     (i) any facts or information known to the owner that could reasonably affect the validity of the title to the manufactured home or the existence or non-existence of a security interest in or lien on it or (ii) that no such facts or information are known to the owner;
(5) a certified copy of the recorded affidavit of     affixation in accordance with the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act;
(6) the original Manufacturer's Statement of Origin;
(7) the name and mailing address of each owner of the     manufactured home or such owner's designee wishing to receive written acknowledgment of surrender from the Secretary of State; and
(8) any other information and documents the Secretary     of State reasonably requires to identify the owner of the manufactured home and to enable  him or her to determine whether the owner satisfied the requirements of the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act and is entitled to surrender the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, and the existence or non-existence of security interests in or liens on the manufactured home.
(b) When satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity of the surrender of a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin to a manufactured home, payment of any applicable fees and upon satisfaction of the requirements of subsection (a) of this  Section, the Secretary of State shall (i) cancel the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin and update  his or her records in accordance with the provisions of  Section 3-106 and (ii) provide written acknowledgment of compliance with the provisions of this  Section to each person identified on the application for surrender of Manufacturer's Statement of Origin pursuant to subsection (a)(7) of this Section.
(c) Upon satisfaction of the requirements of this  Section, a manufactured home shall be conveyed and encumbered as provided in the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act.  If the application to surrender a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin is delivered to the Secretary of State within  60 days of recording the related affidavit of affixation with the recording officer in the county in which the real property to which the manufactured home is or shall be affixed and the application is thereafter accepted by the Secretary of State, the requirements of this  Section shall be deemed satisfied as of the date the affidavit of affixation is recorded.
(d) Upon written request by a person identified on the application for surrender of Manufacturer's Statement of Origin pursuant to subsection (a)(7) of this Section, the Secretary of State shall provide written acknowledgment of compliance with the provisions of this  Section.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-116.2)
Sec. 3-116.2. Application for surrender of title.
(a) The owner (all, if more than one) of a manufactured home that is covered by a certificate of title, including, if applicable, a certificate of title issued in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 3-109, and that is permanently affixed to real property as defined in the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act, or which the owner intends to permanently affix to real property as defined in the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act, may surrender the certificate of title to the manufactured home to the Secretary of State by filing with the Secretary of State an application for surrender of title containing or accompanied by:
(1) the name, residence, and mailing address of the     owner;
(2) a description of the manufactured home including     the name of the manufacturer, the make, the model name, the model year, the dimensions, and the vehicle identification number or numbers of the manufactured home and whether it is new or used and any other information the Secretary of State requires;
(3) the date of purchase by the owner of the     manufactured home, the name and address of the person from whom the home was acquired and the names and addresses of any security interest holders and lienholders in the order of their apparent priority;
(4) a statement signed by the owner, stating either,     (i) any facts or information known to the owner that could reasonably affect the validity of the title to the manufactured home or the existence or non-existence of a security interest in or lien on it; or (ii) that no such facts or information are known to the owner;
(5) a certified copy of the affidavit of affixation     in accordance with the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act;
(6) the original certificate of title;
(7) the name and mailing address of each owner of the     manufactured home or such owner's designee wishing written acknowledgment of surrender from the Secretary of State;
(8) a release of security interests (if any) pursuant     to Section 3-205 of this Code; and
(9) any other information and documents the Secretary     of State reasonably requires to identify the owner of the manufactured home and to enable him or her to determine whether the owner satisfied the requirements of the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act and is entitled to surrender the certificate of title and the existence or non-existence of security interests in or liens on the manufactured home.
(b) The Secretary of State shall not accept for surrender a certificate of title to a manufactured home unless and until all security interests or liens perfected pursuant to  Sections 3-106 and 3-202 have been released.
(c) When satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity of the surrender of a certificate of title to a manufactured home, payment of any applicable fees and upon satisfaction of the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this  Section, the Secretary of State shall (i) cancel the certificate of title and update his or her records in accordance with the provisions of  Section 3-106 and (ii) provide written acknowledgment of compliance with the provisions of this Section to each person identified on the application for surrender of title pursuant to subsection (a)(7) of this Section.
(d) Upon satisfaction of the requirements of this  Section, a manufactured home shall be conveyed and encumbered as provided in the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act.  If the application to surrender a certificate of title is delivered to the Secretary of State within  60 days of recording the related affidavit of affixation with the recording officer in the county in which the real property to which the manufactured home is or shall be affixed, and the application is thereafter accepted by the Secretary of State, the requirements of this  Section shall be deemed satisfied as of the date the affidavit of affixation is recorded.
(e) Upon written request by a person identified on the application for surrender of title pursuant to subsection (a)(7) of this Section, the Secretary of State shall provide written acknowledgment of compliance with the provisions of this  Section.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-116.3)
Sec. 3-116.3. Application for a certificate of title to a severed manufactured home.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, where a manufactured home has been affixed to a permanent foundation, and an affidavit of affixation has been recorded as part of the real property records in the county in which the manufactured home is located in accordance with the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act, and where the manufactured home subsequently is detached or severed from the real property, the owner (all, if more than one) of the manufactured home shall, unless exempted by other provisions of this Code, apply for a new certificate of title by filing with the Secretary of State an application for a certificate of title to a manufactured home, to be issued in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 3-109, containing or accompanied by:
(1) the name, residence, and mailing address of the     owner;
(2) a description of the manufactured home, including     the name of the manufacturer, the make, the model name, the model year, the dimensions, and the vehicle identification number or numbers of the manufactured home and whether it is new or used, and any other information the Secretary of State requires;
(3) a statement signed by the applicant, stating     either: (i) any facts or information known to the applicant that could reasonably affect the validity of the title of the manufactured home or the existence or non-existence of any security interest in or lien on it or (ii) that no such facts or information are known to the applicant;
(4) a certified copy of the recorded affidavit of     severance provided in accordance with the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act; and
(5) any other information and documents the Secretary     of State reasonably requires.
(b)  Upon satisfaction of the requirements of subsection (a) of this Section and subsection (b) of Section 3-109, the Secretary of State shall issue a new certificate of title pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 3-109 and update his or her records in accordance with the provisions of Section 3-106.
(c) Immediately upon satisfaction of the requirements of this Section and thereafter, a manufactured home shall be conveyed and encumbered as personal property.
(d) The satisfaction of the requirements of this Section with respect to a manufactured home shall have no effect on the manner in which such manufactured home is taxed pursuant to the Property Tax Code or the Mobile Home Local Services Tax Act.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-117.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-117.1)
Sec. 3-117.1. When junking certificates or salvage certificates must
be obtained.
(a) Except as provided in Chapter 4 and Section 3-117.3 of this Code, a person who possesses a
junk vehicle shall within 15 days cause the certificate of title, salvage
certificate, certificate of purchase, or a similarly acceptable out-of-state
document of ownership to be surrendered to the Secretary of State along with an
application for a junking certificate, except as provided in Section 3-117.2,
whereupon the Secretary of State shall issue to such a person a junking
certificate, which shall authorize the holder thereof to possess, transport,
or, by an endorsement, transfer ownership in such junked vehicle, and a
certificate of title shall not again be issued for such vehicle. The owner of a junk vehicle is not required to surrender the certificate of title under this subsection if (i) there is no lienholder on the certificate of title or (ii) the owner of the junk vehicle has a valid lien release from the lienholder releasing all interest in the vehicle and the owner applying for the junk certificate matches the current record on the certificate of title file for the vehicle.
A licensee who possesses a junk vehicle and a Certificate of Title,
Salvage Certificate, Certificate of Purchase, or a similarly acceptable
out-of-state document of ownership for such junk vehicle, may transport the
junk vehicle to another licensee prior to applying for or obtaining a
junking certificate, by executing a uniform invoice. The licensee
transferor shall furnish a copy of the uniform invoice to the licensee
transferee at the time of transfer.  In any case, the licensee transferor
shall apply for a junking certificate in conformance with Section 3-117.1
of this Chapter.  The following information shall be contained on a uniform
invoice:
(1) The business name, address, and dealer license     number of the person disposing of the vehicle, junk vehicle, or vehicle cowl;
(2) The name and address of the person acquiring the     vehicle, junk vehicle, or vehicle cowl and, if that person is a dealer, the Illinois or out-of-state dealer license number of that dealer;
(3) The date of the disposition of the vehicle, junk     vehicle, or vehicle cowl;
(4) The year, make, model, color, and description of     each vehicle, junk vehicle, or vehicle cowl disposed of by such person;
(5) The manufacturer's vehicle identification number,     Secretary of State identification number, or Illinois State Police number for each vehicle, junk vehicle, or vehicle cowl part disposed of by such person;
(6) The printed name and legible signature of the     person or agent disposing of the vehicle, junk vehicle, or vehicle cowl; and
(7) The printed name and legible signature of the     person accepting delivery of the vehicle, junk vehicle, or vehicle cowl.
The Secretary of State may certify a junking manifest in a form prescribed by
the Secretary of State that reflects those vehicles for which junking
certificates have been applied or issued.  A junking manifest
may be issued to any person and it shall constitute evidence of ownership
for the vehicle listed upon it.  A junking manifest may be transferred only
to a person licensed under Section 5-301 of this Code as a scrap processor.
 A junking manifest will allow the transportation of those
vehicles to a scrap processor prior to receiving the junk certificate from
the Secretary of State.
(b) An application for a salvage certificate shall be submitted to the
Secretary of State in any of the following situations:
(1) When an insurance company makes a payment of     damages on a total loss claim for a vehicle, the insurance company shall be deemed to be the owner of such vehicle and the vehicle shall be considered to be salvage except that ownership of (i) a vehicle that has incurred only hail damage that does not affect the operational safety of the vehicle or (ii) any vehicle 9 model years of age or older may, by agreement between the registered owner and the insurance company, be retained by the registered owner of such vehicle.  The insurance  company shall promptly deliver or mail within 20 days the certificate of title along with proper application and fee to the Secretary of State, and a salvage certificate shall be issued in the name of the insurance company.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, an insurer making payment of damages on a total loss claim for the theft of a vehicle shall not be required to apply for a salvage certificate unless the vehicle is recovered and has incurred damage that initially would have caused the vehicle to be declared a total loss by the insurer.
(1.1) When a vehicle of a self-insured company is to     be sold in the State of Illinois and  has sustained damaged by collision, fire, theft, rust corrosion, or other means so that the self-insured company determines the vehicle to be a total loss, or if the cost of repairing the damage, including labor, would be greater than 70% of its fair market value without that damage, the vehicle shall be considered salvage.  The self-insured company shall promptly deliver the certificate of title along with proper application and fee to the Secretary of State, and a salvage certificate shall be issued in the name of the self-insured company. A self-insured company making payment of damages on a total loss claim for the theft of a vehicle may exchange the salvage certificate for a certificate of title if the vehicle is recovered without damage. In such a situation, the self-insured  shall fill out and sign a form prescribed by the Secretary of State which contains an affirmation under penalty of perjury that the vehicle was recovered without damage and the Secretary of State may, by rule, require photographs to be submitted.
(2) When a vehicle the ownership of which has been     transferred to any person through a certificate of purchase from acquisition of the vehicle at an auction, other dispositions as set forth in Sections 4-208 and 4-209 of this Code, or a lien arising under Section 18a-501 of this Code shall be deemed salvage or junk at the option of the purchaser.  The person acquiring such vehicle in such manner shall promptly deliver or mail, within 20 days after the acquisition of the vehicle, the certificate of purchase, the proper application and fee, and, if the vehicle is an abandoned mobile home under the Abandoned Mobile Home Act, a certification from a local law enforcement agency that the vehicle was purchased or acquired at a public sale under the Abandoned Mobile Home Act to the Secretary of State and a salvage certificate or junking certificate shall be issued in the name of that person. The salvage certificate or junking certificate issued by the Secretary of State under this Section shall be free of any lien that existed against the vehicle prior to the time the vehicle was acquired by the applicant under this Code.
(3) A vehicle which has been repossessed by a     lienholder shall be considered to be salvage only when the repossessed vehicle, on the date of repossession by the lienholder, has sustained damage by collision, fire, theft, rust corrosion, or other means so that the cost of repairing such damage, including labor, would be greater than 50% of its fair market value without such damage.  If the lienholder determines that such vehicle is damaged in excess of 50% of such fair market value, the lienholder shall, before sale, transfer, or assignment of the vehicle, make application for a salvage certificate, and shall submit with such application the proper fee and evidence of possession.  If the facts required to be shown in subsection (f) of Section 3-114 are satisfied, the Secretary of State shall issue a salvage certificate in the name of the lienholder making the application.  In any case wherein the vehicle repossessed is not damaged in excess of 50% of its fair market value, the lienholder shall comply with the requirements of subsections (f), (f-5), and (f-10) of Section 3-114, except that the affidavit of repossession made by or on behalf of the lienholder shall also contain an affirmation under penalty of perjury that the vehicle on the date of sale is not damaged in excess of 50% of its fair market value.  If the facts required to be shown in subsection (f) of Section 3-114 are satisfied, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of title as set forth in Section 3-116 of this Code. The Secretary of State may by rule or regulation require photographs to be submitted.
(4) A vehicle which is a part of a fleet of more than     5 commercial vehicles registered in this State or any other state or registered proportionately among several states shall be considered to be salvage when such vehicle has sustained damage by collision, fire, theft, rust, corrosion or similar means so that the cost of repairing such damage, including labor, would be greater than 50% of the fair market value of the vehicle without such damage.  If the owner of a fleet vehicle desires to sell, transfer, or assign his interest in such vehicle to a person within this State other than an insurance company licensed to do business within this State, and the owner determines that such vehicle, at the time of the proposed sale, transfer or assignment is damaged in excess of 50% of its fair market value, the owner shall, before such sale, transfer or assignment, make application for a salvage certificate.  The application shall contain with it evidence of possession of the vehicle.  If the fleet vehicle at the time of its sale, transfer, or assignment is not damaged in excess of 50% of its fair market value, the owner shall so state in a written affirmation on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State by rule or regulation.  The Secretary of State may by rule or regulation require photographs to be submitted.  Upon sale, transfer or assignment of the fleet vehicle the owner shall mail the affirmation to the Secretary of State.
(5) A vehicle that has been submerged in water to the     point that rising water has reached over the door sill and has entered the passenger or trunk compartment is a "flood vehicle".  A flood vehicle shall be considered to be salvage only if the vehicle has sustained damage so that the cost of repairing the damage, including labor, would be greater than 50% of the fair market value of the vehicle without that damage. The salvage certificate issued under this Section shall indicate the word "flood", and the word "flood" shall be conspicuously entered on subsequent titles for the vehicle.  A person who possesses or acquires a flood vehicle that is not damaged in excess of 50% of its fair market value shall make application for title in accordance with Section 3-116 of this Code, designating the vehicle as "flood" in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of State.  The certificate of title issued shall indicate the word "flood", and the word "flood" shall be conspicuously entered on subsequent titles for the vehicle.
(6)  When any licensed rebuilder, repairer, new or     used vehicle dealer, or remittance agent has submitted an application for title to a vehicle  (other than an application for title to a rebuilt vehicle) that he or she knows or reasonably should have known to have sustained damages in excess of 50% of the vehicle's fair market value without that damage; provided, however, that any application for a salvage certificate for a vehicle recovered from theft and acquired from an insurance company shall be made as required by paragraph (1) of this subsection (b).
(c) Any person who without authority acquires, sells, exchanges, gives
away, transfers or destroys or offers to acquire, sell, exchange, give
away, transfer or destroy the certificate of title to any vehicle which is
a junk or salvage vehicle shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony.
(d) Except as provided under subsection (a), any person who knowingly fails to surrender to the Secretary of State a
certificate of title, salvage certificate, certificate of purchase or a
similarly acceptable out-of-state document of ownership as required under
the provisions of this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for a
first offense and a Class 4 felony for a subsequent offense; except that a
person licensed under this Code who violates paragraph (5) of subsection (b)
of this Section is
guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more
than $5,000 for a first offense and is guilty of a Class 4 felony
for a second or subsequent violation.
(e) Any vehicle which is salvage or junk may not be driven or operated
on roads and highways within this State.  A violation of this subsection is
a Class A misdemeanor.  A salvage vehicle displaying valid special plates
issued under Section 3-601(b) of this Code, which is being driven to or
from an inspection conducted under Section 3-308 of this Code, is exempt
from the provisions of this subsection.  A salvage vehicle for which a
short term permit has been issued under Section 3-307 of this Code is
exempt from the provisions of this subsection for the duration of the permit.
(Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 102-319, eff. 1-1-22; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-117.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-117.2)
Sec. 3-117.2. Junk vehicle notification. Beginning July 1, 1989 a
person licensed as a scrap processor or automotive parts recycler pursuant to Section 5-301 of this Code
who acquires a properly assigned Certificate of Title, a Salvage
Certificate, a Certificate of Purchase, or a similarly acceptable
out-of-state document of ownership pursuant to Section 5-401.3 of this
Code, shall within 15 days of acquiring such document, submit it to the
Secretary of State along with a Junk Vehicle Notification, the form and
manner for which shall be as prescribed by Secretary of State rule or
regulation.  A scrap processor or automotive parts recycler who acquires the above named documents of
ownership pursuant to Section 5-401.3 shall not be required to apply for or
obtain a junking certificate.  The information contained on a
Junk Vehicle Notification shall be duly recorded by the Secretary of State
upon the receipt of such Notification.  The Secretary of State shall not
again issue a Certificate of Title or Salvage Certificate for any vehicle
listed on a Junk Vehicle Notification.
(Source: P.A. 102-436, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-117.3)
Sec. 3-117.3. Junking or salvage certificates; insurance company; salvage dealer.
(a) For purposes of this Section, "salvage dealer" means a licensed dealer who primarily sells salvage vehicles on behalf of insurance companies and obtains a "salvage dealer" designation through the used dealer application process under Section 5-102 of this Code.
(b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of  law to the contrary, an insurance company or salvage dealer may, after completing a record search for any owner of a vehicle or a lienholder of record, obtain free of any lien a junking certificate or salvage certificate in the insurance company's name by submitting an application for a junking certificate or salvage certificate to the Secretary of State. The application shall include proof of full payment, in whole or in part, to the vehicle owner or, if applicable, any lienholder of record and proof of notice to the vehicle owner and any lienholder via certified mail or other proof of service that a transfer of title shall occur no earlier than 30 days after the date the notice is sent. Upon approval of the application, the Secretary shall issue to the insurance company a junking certificate or salvage certificate free of any lien in the insurance company's name. For the purposes of this subsection, "proof of full payment" means either a photocopy of a deposited insurance claim check or, for an electronic claims payment, a screen shot from the insurer's proprietary claim system that shows the payee, the amount paid, and the date of payment. No other additional requirements shall be required of the insurer.
An insurance company or salvage dealer shall not sell a salvage vehicle with a title obtained under this subsection (b) to anyone not authorized to buy salvage vehicles under this Code.
This subsection (b) shall apply only to a motor vehicle titled in this State that has been through an insurance claims process and the owner of the vehicle or lienholder, if applicable, has received compensation in exchange for relinquishing the ownership rights of the vehicle to an insurance company licensed under the Illinois Insurance Code and the insurance company is unable to obtain an endorsed certificate of title within 30 days of payment to the owner or lienholder.
(c)   Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a salvage dealer may, after completing a record search for any owner of a vehicle or a lienholder of record, obtain free of any lien a junking certificate or salvage certificate in his or her name by submitting an application for a junking certificate or a salvage certificate to the Secretary of State which shall include, but is not limited to, proof of notice via certified mail or  other proof of service to the vehicle owner or any lienholder that a transfer of title shall occur no earlier than 30 days after the date the notice is sent. The notice shall inform the vehicle owner or lienholder that upon payment of any applicable charges, the vehicle may be removed from the salvage dealer's facility. Upon approval of the application, the Secretary shall issue to the salvage dealer a junking certificate or salvage certificate free of any lien in the salvage dealer's name.
A salvage dealer shall not sell a salvage vehicle with a title obtained under this subsection (c) to anyone not authorized to buy salvage vehicles under this Code.
This subsection (c) shall apply only to a motor vehicle titled in this State and in possession of a salvage dealer by request of an insurance company licensed under the Illinois Insurance Code to take possession of the motor vehicle subject to an insurance claim and the insurance company denies coverage of the vehicle or does not take ownership of the vehicle within 45 days of possession by the salvage dealer.
(d)   A vehicle owner or lienholder may send notice of dispute of the transfer of title under this Section within 30 days after the required notice is sent by the insurance company or salvage dealer. If a dispute between a vehicle owner or lienholder and an insurance company or salvage dealer cannot be resolved within 45 days after the required notice to the vehicle owner or lienholder is sent, the vehicle owner or lienholder, within 90 days after sending notice of dispute, shall petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order to determine ownership of the vehicle and shall notify the Secretary of State of the filing of the petition. If a vehicle owner or lienholder does not file a petition within the 90-day period, the title to the vehicle shall be issued to the insurance company or salvage dealer under this Section.
(e) Any person who without authority acquires, sells, exchanges, gives away, transfers, or destroys or offers to acquire, sell, exchange, give away, transfer, or destroy the certificate of title to any vehicle which is a junk or salvage vehicle shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony.
(f) Any person who knowingly fails to surrender to the Secretary of State a certificate of title, salvage certificate, or certificate of purchase is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second and subsequent offense.
(g) Any vehicle which is salvage or junk may not be driven or operated on roads and highways within this State. A violation of this subsection (g) is a Class A misdemeanor. A salvage vehicle displaying valid special plates issued under subsection (b) of Section 3-601 of this Code, which is being driven to or from an inspection conducted under Section 3-308 of this Code, is exempt from the provisions of this subsection (g). A salvage vehicle for which a short term permit has been issued under Section 3-307 of this Code is exempt from the provisions of this subsection (g) for the duration of the permit.
(h)   The Secretary of State may adopt any rules necessary to implement this Section.
(Source: P.A. 103-202, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-117.5)
Sec. 3-117.5. Automatic processing of applications for salvage or junking certificates; salvage dealer; bond.
(a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and subject to the requirements of this Section, if a salvage dealer as defined under Section 3-117.3 posts annually a bond in the amount of $100,000, up to a maximum aggregate amount of $100,000, with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State shall automatically process any properly submitted application by the salvage dealer for a salvage certificate or junking certificate pursuant to Section 3-117.1 and issue the appropriate salvage certificate or junking certificate.
The Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department may conduct random samplings of automatically processed applications submitted by a salvage dealer under this Section to ensure that the salvage dealer's applications for salvage certificates or junking certificates are accurate.
Applications for salvage certificates or junking certificates submitted by a salvage dealer that are not accompanied by the most current certificate of title are not eligible for automatic processing, including, but not limited to, applications accompanied by an affidavit or a uniform invoice or certificate of purchase under Section 3-117.1.
(b)    If a salvage dealer fails to properly submit applications for salvage certificates or junking certificates at an 85% rate of accuracy or greater, then the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department may suspend that salvage dealer's right to automatic processing of applications for salvage certificates or junking certificates for a period of not less than 90 days. Prior to the initial suspension of a salvage dealer's right to automatic processing of applications for salvage certificates or junking certificates, the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department shall provide notice to the salvage dealer of the processing errors or defects and provide the salvage dealer with an opportunity to cure the processing errors or defects within a reasonable period, which shall not be less than 14 days.
If the same processing errors or defects that are contained in the initial notice to the salvage dealer are repeated a second time by a salvage dealer within a 12-month period from the date of the initial notice, then the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department shall suspend that salvage dealer's right to automatic processing of applications for salvage certificates or junking certificates for a period of not less than 90 days.
If the same processing errors or defects that are contained in the initial notice to a salvage dealer are repeated a third time by the salvage dealer within a 12-month period from the date of the initial notice, then the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department shall suspend that salvage dealer's right to automatic processing of applications for salvage certificates or junking certificates for a period of not less than 180 days.
(c)    After a salvage dealer's right to automatic processing of applications for salvage certificates or junking certificates has been suspended and the applicable suspension period has been served, the salvage dealer may request reinstatement of the right to automatic processing of applications for salvage certificates or junking certificates by demonstrating to the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department that the salvage dealer has corrected the processing errors or defects that resulted in the suspension. The Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department, after meeting and conferring with the salvage dealer, shall have the sole discretion, subject to the appeal rights in subsection (d), to determine whether to grant the salvage dealer's request for reinstatement.
(d)   A salvage dealer may appeal a suspension or a denial of a request for reinstatement of the right to automatic processing of applications for salvage certificates or junking certificates directly to the Secretary of State.
(e)    The annual bond posted as required by this Section shall be held by the Secretary of State to secure compensation for an owner of a vehicle if it is determined that the salvage dealer caused the improper transfer of ownership of the vehicle without performing the required procedures set forth in this Chapter. After providing the salvage dealer with a reasonable opportunity to provide proof of its due diligence relating to the disputed transaction and after meeting and conferring with the salvage dealer, the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department shall determine whether the certificate of title of the vehicle was improperly transferred out of the owner's name by the salvage dealer. This determination shall create a rebuttable presumption that the vehicle was improperly transferred out of the owner's name by the salvage dealer. Upon such a determination by the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department, if the salvage dealer does not compensate the vehicle owner for the value of the improperly transferred certificate of title, the owner of the vehicle shall have the right to seek reimbursement from the posted bond for the loss of the vehicle under a Court of Claims proceeding.
(f)    The security deposited as an annual bond pursuant to this Section shall be placed by the Secretary of State in the custody of the State Treasurer. Thereafter, any person with a claim against the bond may enforce the claim through an appropriate proceeding in the Court of Claims, subject to the limitations prescribed for the Court of Claims.
(Source: P.A. 102-733, eff. 1-1-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-118) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-118)
Sec. 3-118. Application for salvage or junking certificate;  contents.
(a) An application for a salvage certificate or junking certificate
shall be made upon the forms prescribed by the Secretary of State and contain:
1.  The name and address of the owner;
2.  A description of the vehicle including, so far as     the following data exists: its make, year-model, identifying number, type of body, whether new or used;
3.  The date of purchase by applicant; and
4.  Any further information reasonably required by     the Secretary of State.
(b) The application for salvage certificate must also contain the
current odometer reading and that the stated odometer reading is one of the
following: actual mileage, not the actual mileage or mileage is in
excess of its mechanical limits.
(b-5)    Each application for a salvage certificate for a motor vehicle shall be verified by the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) for a vehicle history report prior to the Secretary issuing a salvage certificate.
(c) A salvage certificate may be assigned to any person licensed under
this Act as a rebuilder, automotive parts recycler, or scrap processor, or to an
out-of-state salvage vehicle buyer.  A salvage certificate for a vehicle that has come from a police impoundment may be assigned to a municipal fire department. A junking certificate may be assigned
to anyone. A salvage certificate may be assigned to one 
person to whom a salvage certificate may be assigned pursuant to this Section.
(Source: P.A. 103-42, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-118.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-118.1)
Sec. 3-118.1. 
		
		Whenever a certificate of title is issued for a vehicle
with respect to which a salvage certificate has been previously issued,
the new certificate of title shall bear the notation "REBUILT".  However,
insurance companies or persons licensed under Section 5-301 who are also
licensed as a used vehicle dealer under Section 5-102 of this Code may
exchange a salvage certificate for a certificate of title which does not
bear the notation "REBUILT" when there is submitted with the application
satisfactory proof that the salvage certificate was obtained because of a
claim of total loss from theft and the vehicle was recovered
without structural damage caused by collision, fire, flood, theft, rust,
or corrosion.
The Secretary may adopt rules governing the issuance of titles authorized
under this Section.
(Source: P.A. 89-189, eff. 1-1-96.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. II heading)
ARTICLE II.  
		SECURITY INTERESTS
(625 ILCS 5/3-201) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-201)
Sec. 3-201. 
		Excepted liens and security interests.
This Article does not apply to or affect:
(a) A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or
materials for the vehicle;
(b) A lien given by statute to the United States, this State or any
political subdivision of this State, except liens on trailer coaches and
mobile homes for public assistance, as provided in Section 3-12 (now
repealed) of the
Illinois Public Aid Code.
(c) A security interest in a vehicle created by a manufacturer or dealer
who holds the vehicle for sale, but a buyer in the ordinary course of trade
from the manufacturer or dealer takes free of the security interest.
(Source: P.A. 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-201.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-201.1)
Sec. 3-201.1. 
		Terminal rent adjustment clause leases. 
		In the case of
motor vehicles or trailers, a transaction does not create a sale or a security
interest merely because it provides that the rental price is permitted or
required to be adjusted under the agreement either upward or downward by
reference to the amount realized upon sale or other disposition of the
motor vehicle or trailer.
(Source: P.A. 87-493.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-202) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-202)
Sec. 3-202. Perfection of security interest.
(a) Unless excepted by Section 3-201, a security interest in a
vehicle of a type for which a certificate of title is required is not
valid against subsequent transferees or lienholders of the vehicle
unless perfected as provided in this Act. A purchase money security interest in a manufactured home is perfected against the rights of judicial lien creditors and execution creditors on and after the date such purchase money security interest attaches.
(b) A security interest is perfected by the delivery to the
Secretary of State of the existing certificate of title, if any, an
application for a certificate of title containing the name and address
of the lienholder and the
required fee. The security interest is perfected as of the time of
its creation if the
delivery to the Secretary of State is completed within 30 days after the
creation of the security interest or receipt by the new lienholder of the
existing certificate of title from a prior lienholder or licensed
dealer, otherwise as of the
time of the delivery.
(c) If a vehicle is subject to a security interest when brought into
this State, the validity of the security interest is determined by the
law of the jurisdiction where the vehicle was when the security interest
attached, subject to the following:
1. If the parties understood at the time the security     interest attached that the vehicle would be kept in this State and it was brought into this State within 30 days thereafter for purposes other than transportation through this State, the validity of the security interest in this State is determined by the law of this State.
2. If the security interest was perfected under the     law of the jurisdiction where the vehicle was when the security interest attached, the following rules apply:
(A) If the name of the lienholder is shown on an         existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, his security interest continues perfected in this State.
(B) If the name of the lienholder is not shown on         an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, a security interest may be perfected by the lienholder delivering to the Secretary of State the prescribed notice and by payment of the required fee. Such security interest is perfected as of the time of delivery of the prescribed notice and payment of the required fee.
3. If the security interest was not perfected under     the law of the jurisdiction where the vehicle was when the security interest attached, it may be perfected in this State; in that case perfection dates from the time of perfection in this State.
4. A security interest may be perfected under     paragraph 3 of this subsection either as provided in subsection (b) or by the lienholder delivering to the Secretary of State a notice of security interest in the form the Secretary of State prescribes and the required fee.
(d)  Except as otherwise provided in  Sections 3-116.1, 3-116.2, 3-207, and the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act, after a certificate of title has been issued for a manufactured home and as long as the manufactured home is subject to any security interest perfected pursuant to this  Section, the Secretary of State shall not file an affidavit of affixation, nor cancel the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, nor revoke the certificate of title, nor issue a certificate of title under  Section 3-106, and, in any event, the validity and priority of any security interest perfected pursuant to this  Section shall continue, notwithstanding the provision of any other law.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-203) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-203)
Sec. 3-203. 
		Security interest. 
		 If an owner creates a security interest in a vehicle:
(a) The owner shall immediately execute the application, in the
space provided therefor on the certificate of title or on a separate
form the Secretary of State prescribes, to name the lienholder on the
certificate, showing the name and address of the lienholder and cause the
certificate, application and
the required fee to be delivered to the lienholder.
(b) The lienholder shall immediately cause the certificate,
application and the required fee to be mailed or delivered to the
Secretary of State.
(c) Upon request of the owner or subordinate lienholder, a
lienholder in possession of the certificate of title shall either mail
or deliver the certificate to the subordinate lienholder for delivery to
the Secretary of State or, upon receipt from the subordinate lienholder
of the owner's application and the required fee, mail or deliver them to
the Secretary of State with the certificate. The delivery of the
certificate does not affect the rights of the first lienholder under his
security agreement.
(d) Upon receipt of the certificate of title, application and the
required fee, the Secretary of State shall issue a new certificate containing
the name and address
of the new lienholder, and mail the certificate to the first lienholder
named in it.
(Source: P.A. 85-511.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-204) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-204)
Sec. 3-204. 
		Assignment by lienholder. 
		(a) A lienholder may assign, absolutely or otherwise, his security
interest in the vehicle to a person other than the owner without
affecting the interest of the owner or the validity of the security
interest, but any person without notice of the assignment is protected
in dealing with the lienholder as the holder of the security interest
and the lienholder remains liable for any obligations as lienholder
until the assignee is named as lienholder on the certificate.
(b) The assignee may, but need not to perfect the assignment, have
the certificate of title issued with the assignee named as
lienholder, upon delivering to the Secretary of State the certificate
and an assignment by the lienholder named in the certificate in the form
the Secretary of State prescribes.
(Source: P.A. 85-511.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-205) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-205)
Sec. 3-205. Release of security interest.
(a) Within 21 days after receiving payment to satisfy a security interest in a vehicle for
which the certificate of title is in the possession of the lienholder,
he shall execute a release of his security interest, and mail
or deliver the certificate and release to the next lienholder named
therein, or, if none, to the owner or any person who delivers to the
lienholder an authorization from the owner to receive the certificate.
If the payment is in the form of cash, a cashier's check, or a
certified check, the number of days is reduced to 10 business days.
If the owner desires a new certificate reflecting no lien, the certificate
and release from the lienholder may be submitted to the Secretary of State,
along with the prescribed application and required fee, for issuance of that
new certificate.
(b) Within 21 days after receiving payment to satisfy a security interest in a vehicle for
which the certificate of title is in the possession of a prior
lienholder, the lienholder whose security interest is satisfied shall
 execute a release and deliver the release to the owner or any
person who delivers to the lienholder an authorization from the owner to
receive it. If the payment is in the form of cash, a cashier's check, or a
certified check, the number of days is reduced to 10 business days. The
lienholder in possession of the certificate of title
may either deliver the certificate to the owner, or the person
authorized by him, for delivery to the Secretary of State, or, upon
receipt of the release, may mail or may deliver the certificate and release,
along with prescribed application and require fee, to
the Secretary of State, who shall issue a new certificate.
(c) In addition to any other penalty, a lienholder who fails to execute a
release of his or her security interest or who fails to mail or deliver the
certificate and release within the time limit provided in subsection (a) or (b)
is liable to the person or entity that was supposed to receive the release or
certificate for $150 plus reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
An action under this Section may be brought in small claims court or in any
other appropriate court.
(d) The holder of a security interest in or a lien on a manufactured home may deliver lien release documents to any person to facilitate conveying or encumbering the manufactured home.  Any person receiving any such documents so delivered holds the documents in trust for the security interest holder or the lienholder.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-206) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-206)
Sec. 3-206. 
		Duty of lienholder.
A lienholder named in a certificate of title shall, upon written request
of the owner or of another lienholder named on the certificate, disclose
any pertinent information as to his security agreement and the indebtedness
secured by it.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-207) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-207)
Sec. 3-207. Exclusiveness of procedure. 
The method provided in this Act of perfecting and giving notice of
security interests subject to this Act is exclusive. Security interests
subject to this Act are hereby exempted from the provisions of law which
otherwise require or relate to the recording or filing of instruments
creating or evidencing security interests in vehicles including chattel
mortgages and conditional sale agreements, provided, however, that with respect to a manufactured home that is or will be affixed to a permanent foundation, upon recordation of an affidavit of affixation pursuant to the Conveyance and Encumbrance of Manufactured Homes as Real Property and Severance Act and satisfaction of the requirements of  Section 3-116.1 or 3-116.2, as applicable, any perfection or termination of a security interest with respect to such permanently affixed property shall be governed by the laws applicable to real property.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-208) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-208)
Sec. 3-208. Suspension or revocation of certificates.
(a) The Secretary of State may suspend or revoke a certificate of title,
upon notice and reasonable opportunity to be heard in accordance with
Section 2-118, when authorized by any other provision of law or if he
finds:
1.  The certificate of title was fraudulently     procured or erroneously issued, or
2.  The vehicle has been scrapped, dismantled or     destroyed.
Except as provided in Section 3-116.2, the Secretary of State shall not suspend or revoke a certificate of title to a manufactured home by reason of the fact that, at any time, it shall have become affixed in any manner to real property.
(b) Suspension or revocation of a certificate of title does not, in
itself, affect the validity of a security interest noted on it.
(c) When the Secretary of State suspends or revokes a certificate of
title, the owner or person in possession of it shall, immediately upon
receiving notice of the suspension or revocation, mail or deliver the
certificate to the Secretary of State.
(d) The Secretary of State may seize and impound any certificate of
title which has been suspended or revoked.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-209) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-209)
Sec. 3-209. Powers of Secretary of State.
(a) The Secretary of State shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of
applications, certificates of title, notices of security interests, and all
other notices and forms necessary to carry out the provisions of this
chapter.
(b) The Secretary of State may:
1.  Make necessary investigations to procure     information required to carry out the provisions of this Act.
2.  Assign a new identifying number to a vehicle if     it has none, or its identifying number is destroyed or obliterated, or its motor is changed, and shall either issue a new certificate of title showing the new identifying number or make an appropriate endorsement on the original certificate.
3. Remove a franchise affiliate's lien so that the     franchise affiliate may pursue the balance of the lien with the defunct dealership instead of the constituent. This item applies if a franchise dealer neglects to pay off a trade-in vehicle's lien, and that lien is held by the franchise affiliate. The Secretary shall make this determination pursuant to an investigation by the Secretary of State Department of Police. (Source: P.A. 102-154, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-210) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-210)
Sec. 3-210. 
		Court review. 
		A person aggrieved by an act or omission to
act of the Secretary of
State under this Article is also entitled to a review
thereof by the
Circuit Court of Sangamon County in accordance
with the Administrative Review Law, as amended.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. III heading)
ARTICLE III.  
		CERTIFICATE OF TITLE-REBUILT VEHICLES
(625 ILCS 5/3-301) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-301)
Sec. 3-301. New certificate of title for rebuilt vehicle.
(a) For vehicles 8 model years of age or newer, the Secretary of State
shall issue a new certificate of title to any rebuilt
vehicle or any vehicle which previously had been titled as salvage
in this State or any other jurisdiction upon the successful inspection
of the vehicle in accordance with Section 3-308 of this Article.
(b) Vehicles more than 8 model years old shall not be required to
complete a successful inspection required under Section 3-308 of this Code
before being issued a new certificate of title as provided under this
Section.
(c) Vehicles designated as flood vehicles that have sustained damage
greater than 50% of their fair market value with that damage shall be
required to complete a
successful
inspection required under Section 3-308 of this Code before being issued a new
certificate of title provided under paragraph (5), subsection (b) of Section
3-117.1.
(Source: P.A. 102-319, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-302) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-302)
Sec. 3-302. 
		Application for title; contents. 
		Every application for
a certificate of title for a rebuilt vehicle shall be made upon a form
prescribed by the Secretary of State, and shall include the following:
1. The name, residence and mailing address of the     owner;
2. A description of the vehicle including, so far as     the following data exists:  its make, year-model, identifying number, type of body, whether new or used, and as to vehicles of the second division, whether for-hire, not-for-hire, or both for-hire and not-for-hire;
3. The date of purchase by applicant, the name and     address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired and the names and addresses of any lienholders in the order of their priority;
4. The current odometer reading at the time of     transfer and that the stated odometer reading is one of the following: actual mileage, not the actual mileage or mileage is in excess of its mechanical limits; and
5. Any further information the Secretary of State     reasonably requires to identify the vehicle and to enable him to determine whether the owner is entitled to a certificate of title and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in the vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 92-651, eff. 7-11-02.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-303) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-303)
Sec. 3-303. Application for title - attachments. Every application
for a certificate of title for a rebuilt vehicle shall be
accompanied by the following:
1.  The salvage certificate or out-of-state title     certificate previously issued for the rebuilt vehicle;
2.  Bills of sale and other documents evidencing the     acquisition of all essential parts used to rebuild the vehicle;
3.  Photographs of the rebuilt vehicle if required by     rule of the Secretary of State;
4.  A Certificate of Safety furnished by the     Department of Transportation as set forth in Section 13-109;
5. A listing of all replaced essential parts of the     rebuilt vehicle, and the identification number of the vehicle or vehicles from which the essential parts originated; and
6. Where the party has contracted for the rebuilding     of the vehicle pursuant to Section 3-304, a copy of the contract and the form executed by the rebuilder. (Source: P.A. 96-330, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-304) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-304)
Sec. 3-304. Application for title - affirmation.
(a) The applicant
applying for a certificate of title for a rebuilt vehicle shall
sign a written affirmation which states the following:
1.  The applicant
(A) is a licensed rebuilder and personally         rebuilt the vehicle;
(B) is a licensed builder and personally         supervised its rebuilding; or
(C) contracted for rebuilding with a licensed         rebuilder;
2.  The applicant personally inspected the completed     vehicle, and it complies with all safety requirements set forth in this Code and any regulations promulgated thereunder by the Secretary of State;
3.  The identification numbers of the rebuilt vehicle     and its parts have not, to the knowledge of the applicant, been removed, destroyed, falsified, altered or defaced;
4.  The salvage certificate or out-of-state title     certificate attached to the application has not, to the knowledge of the applicant, been forged, falsified, altered or counterfeited; and
5. All information contained on the application and     its attachments is true and correct to the knowledge of the applicant.
(b) If the applicant states that he or she has contracted for rebuilding with a licensed rebuilder, the applicant shall submit a statement from the rebuilder, in the form designated by the Secretary, stating that all of the supporting documentation and the contents of the application are, to the best of the rebuilder's knowledge and belief, complete, true, and correct.
(Source: P.A. 96-330, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-305) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-305)
Sec. 3-305. Inspection fee. The fee for the inspection of a rebuilt
vehicle shall be $94.  All such fees received by the Secretary
of State shall be disbursed under subsection (g) of Section 2-119 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 99-127, eff. 1-1-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-306) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-306)
Sec. 3-306. 
		Retention of documents. 
		The original documents required to
be submitted to the Secretary of State pursuant to Sections 3-301 through
3-305 shall be retained by the Secretary of State for a period determined
by Secretary of State by rule or regulation.
(Source: P.A. 83-1528.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-307) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-307)
Sec. 3-307. 
		Short term permit. 
		The Secretary of State shall issue at no charge a
short term permit for any vehicle for which an application for a
certificate of title has been made under this Article and which must be
driven on the roads and highways of this State to a place of inspection.
(Source: P.A. 84-1302; 84-1304.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-308) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-308)
Sec. 3-308. 
		
		Inspection of rebuilt
vehicles.
(a) The Secretary of State shall inspect any vehicle
8 model years of age or newer for which an application for a certificate of
title for a rebuilt
vehicle will be submitted, or any foreign vehicle which is or may have been
salvage
as defined under the provisions of this Code.
(b) The inspection of the vehicle shall include an examination of the
vehicle and its parts and of the application and proof of notification, if
applicable, to determine that:
(1) the identification numbers of the vehicle or its     parts have not been removed, falsified, altered, defaced, destroyed, or tampered with;
(2) all information contained in the application for     a certificate of title is true and correct; and
(3) there are no indications that the vehicle or any     of its parts have been stolen.
(c) The Secretary of State shall, by rule or regulation, carry out and
implement the provisions contained in this Section.
(d) All fees received by the Secretary of State from the inspection of
vehicles under this Section shall be applied towards the maintenance of the
vehicle
inspection program and the personnel costs required for the operation of such
program.
(Source: P.A. 89-433, eff. 12-15-95.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. IV heading)
ARTICLE IV.  
		ORIGINAL AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
(625 ILCS 5/3-400) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-400)
Sec. 3-400. Definitions. Notwithstanding the definitions set forth in
Chapter 1 of this Act, for the purposes of this Article, the following
words shall have the meaning ascribed to them as follows:
"Apportionable Fee" means any periodic recurring fee required for
licensing or registering vehicles, such as, but not limited to,
registration fees, license or weight fees.
"Apportionable Vehicle" means any vehicle, except recreational
vehicles, vehicles displaying restricted plates, city pickup and delivery
vehicles, buses used in transportation of chartered parties, and government
owned vehicles that are used or intended for use in 2 or more member
jurisdictions that allocate or proportionally register vehicles, in a
fleet which is used for the transportation of persons for hire or the
transportation of property and which has a gross vehicle weight in excess of
26,000 pounds; or has three or more axles regardless of weight; or is used in
combination when the weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds gross
vehicle weight.  Vehicles, or combinations having a gross vehicle weight of
26,000 pounds or less and two-axle vehicles may be proportionally registered at
the option of such owner.
"Base Jurisdiction" means, for purposes of fleet registration, the
jurisdiction where the registrant has an established place of business,
where operational records of the fleet are maintained and where mileage
is accrued by the fleet.  In case a registrant operates more than one
fleet, and maintains records for each fleet in different places, the
"base jurisdiction" for a fleet shall be the jurisdiction where an
established place of business is maintained, where records of the
operation of that fleet are maintained and where mileage is accrued by
that fleet.
"Operational Records" means documents supporting miles traveled in
each jurisdiction and total miles traveled, such as fuel reports, trip
leases, and logs.
"Owner" means a person who holds legal title of a motor vehicle, or in the
event a motor vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional
sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the
conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of
possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee with right of
purchase, or in the event a mortgagor of such motor vehicle is entitled
to possession, or in the event a lessee of such motor vehicle is
entitled to possession or control, then such conditional vendee or
lessee with right of purchase or mortgagor or lessee is considered to be
the owner for the purpose of this Act.
"Registration plate or digital registration plate cover" means any tinted, colored, painted, marked, clear, or illuminated object that is designed to (i) cover any of the characters of a motor vehicle's
    registration plate or digital registration plate; or (ii) distort a recorded image of any of the characters
    of a motor vehicle's registration plate or digital registration plate recorded by an automated enforcement system as defined in Section 11-208.6, 11-208.8, or 11-1201.1 of this Code or recorded by an automated traffic control system as defined in Section 15 of the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act.
"Rental Owner" means an owner principally engaged, with respect to
one or more rental fleets, in renting to others or offering for rental
the vehicles of such fleets, without drivers.
"Restricted Plates" shall include, but is not limited to, dealer,
manufacturer, transporter, farm, repossessor, and permanently mounted type
plates.  Vehicles displaying any of these type plates from a foreign
jurisdiction that is a member of the International Registration Plan shall be
granted reciprocity but shall be subject to the same limitations as similar
plated Illinois registered vehicles.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-401) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-401)
Sec. 3-401. Effect of provisions.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any
person to violate any provision of this Chapter or to drive or move or
for an owner knowingly to permit to be driven or moved upon any highway
any vehicle of a type required to be registered hereunder which is not
registered or for which the appropriate fee has not been paid when and
as required hereunder, except that when application accompanied by
proper fee has been made for registration of a vehicle it may be
operated temporarily pending complete registration upon displaying a
duplicate application duly verified or other evidence of such
application or otherwise under rules and regulations promulgated by the
Secretary of State.
(b) The appropriate fees required to be paid under the various
provisions of this Act for registration of vehicles shall mean the fee
or fees which would have been paid initially, if proper and timely
application had been made to the Secretary of State for the appropriate
registration required, whether such registration be a flat weight
registration, a single trip permit, a reciprocity permit or a
supplemental application to an original prorate application together
with payment of fees due under the supplemental application for prorate
decals.
(c) Effective October 1, 1984, no vehicle required to pay a Federal
Highway
Users Tax shall be registered unless proof of payment, in a form prescribed
and approved by the Secretary of State, is submitted with the appropriate
registration. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, failure
of the applicant to comply with this paragraph shall be deemed grounds for
the Secretary to refuse registration.
(c-1) A vehicle may not be registered by the Secretary of State unless that vehicle:
(1) was originally manufactured for operation on     highways;
(2) is a modification of a vehicle that was     originally manufactured for operation on highways; or
(3) was assembled from component parts designed for     use in vehicles to be operated on highways.
(d) Second division vehicles.
(1) A vehicle of the second division moved or     operated within this State shall have had paid for it the appropriate registration fees and flat weight tax, as evidenced by the Illinois registration issued for that vehicle, for the gross weight of the vehicle and load being operated or moved within this State. Second division vehicles of foreign jurisdictions operated within this State under a single trip permit, fleet reciprocity plan, prorate registration plan, or apportional registration plan, instead of second division vehicle registration under Article VIII of this Chapter, must have had paid for it the appropriate registration fees and flat weight tax in the base jurisdiction of that vehicle, as evidenced by the maximum gross weight shown on the foreign registration cards, plus any appropriate fees required under this Code.
(2) If a vehicle and load are operated in this State     and the appropriate fees and taxes have not been paid or the vehicle and load exceed the registered gross weight for which the required fees and taxes have been paid by 2001 pounds or more, the operator or owner shall be fined as provided in Section 15-113 of this Code.  However, an owner or operator shall not be subject to arrest under this subsection for any weight in excess of 80,000 pounds.  Further, no fine shall exceed the actual cost of what the appropriate registration for that vehicle and load should have been as established in subsection (a) of Section 3-815 of this Chapter regardless of the route traveled. For purposes of this paragraph (2), "appropriate registration" means the full annual cost of the required registration and its associated fees.
(3) Any person operating a legal combination of     vehicles displaying valid registration shall not be considered in violation of the registration provision of this subsection unless the total gross weight of the combination exceeds the total licensed weight of the vehicles in the combination. The gross weight of a vehicle exempt from the registration requirements of this Chapter shall not be included when determining the total gross weight of vehicles in combination. Any vehicle operating under an emergency harvest permit, as described in subsection (e-1) of Section 15-301 of this Code, shall not be in violation of this paragraph (3).
(4) If the defendant claims that he or she had     previously paid the appropriate Illinois registration fees and taxes for this vehicle before the alleged violation, the defendant shall have the burden of proving the existence of the payment by competent evidence.  Proof of proper Illinois registration issued by the Secretary of State, or the appropriate registration authority from the foreign state, shall be the only competent evidence of payment.
(Source: P.A. 100-70, eff. 8-11-17.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-401.5)
Sec. 3-401.5. Digital registration plates and renewals.
(a) The Secretary of State may authorize the issuance of a digital registration plate to a vehicle, in lieu of a set of static, metal registration plates, if the vehicle owner separately purchases the digital registration plate for a particular vehicle. The Secretary shall consult with law enforcement agencies when considering whether to approve the design of a digital license plate. The display device must allow for the automated image capture of letters and numbers during daytime and nighttime, including when the vehicle is parked or turned off. The Secretary shall work with the vehicle owner and the distributor of the digital registration plates to coordinate the appropriate plate image and registration expiration to appear on the digital registration plate. One metal plate shall still be issued to the vehicle owner for the front end of the vehicle.
(b)   The Secretary, for any vehicle owner that purchases a digital registration plate, may electronically renew the digital registration plate upon receiving the appropriate renewal registration fee as set forth in this Code. The Secretary may also authorize the image to be suspended or revoked and replaced with an alternative image or blank screen upon violation of any provision of this Code or the failure to renew the digital registration plate.
(c)   Before a digital registration plate may be issued in lieu of a special plate authorized under Article VI of this Chapter, the Secretary shall seek approval from the originating organization, when possible, to authorize a digital version of the static, metal plates issued to a vehicle owner.
(d)   The owner of a digital registration plate is responsible for any costs associated with using the digital registration plate, including, but not limited to, the initial purchase price and any replacement costs.
(e)   The Secretary of State may adopt any rules necessary to implement and develop a digital registration plate program, including rules regarding the images that may appear on digital registration plates.
(f)      No image shall appear on a digital registration plate without prior approval of the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-402) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-402)
Sec. 3-402. Vehicles subject to registration; exceptions.
A. Exemptions and Policy.  Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer and
pole trailer when driven or moved upon a highway shall be subject to the
registration and certificate of title provisions of this Chapter except:
(1) Any such vehicle driven or moved upon a highway     in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter relating to manufacturers, transporters, dealers, lienholders or nonresidents or under a temporary registration permit issued by the Secretary of State;
(2) Any implement of husbandry whether of a type     otherwise subject to registration hereunder or not which is only incidentally operated or moved upon a highway, which shall include a not-for-hire movement for the purpose of delivering farm commodities to a place of first processing or sale, or to a place of storage;
(3) Any special mobile equipment as herein defined;
(4) Any vehicle which is propelled exclusively by     electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires though not operated upon rails;
(5) Any vehicle which is equipped and used     exclusively as a pumper, ladder truck, rescue vehicle, searchlight truck, or other fire apparatus, but not a vehicle of a type which would otherwise be subject to registration as a vehicle of the first division;
(6) Any vehicle which is owned and operated by the     federal government and externally displays evidence of federal ownership.  It is the policy of the State of Illinois to promote and encourage the fullest use of its highways and to enhance the flow of commerce thus contributing to the economic, agricultural, industrial and social growth and development of this State, by authorizing the Secretary of State to negotiate and enter into reciprocal or proportional agreements or arrangements with other States, or to issue declarations setting forth reciprocal exemptions, benefits and privileges with respect to vehicles operated interstate which are properly registered in this and other States, assuring nevertheless proper registration of vehicles in Illinois as may be required by this Code;
(7) Any converter dolly or tow dolly which merely     serves as substitute wheels for another legally licensed vehicle.  A title may be issued on a voluntary basis to a tow dolly upon receipt of the manufacturer's certificate of origin or the bill of sale;
(8) Any house trailer found to be an abandoned mobile     home under the Abandoned Mobile Home Act;
(9) Any vehicle that is not properly registered or     does not have registration plates or digital registration plates issued to the owner or operator affixed thereto, or that does have registration plates or digital registration plates issued to the owner or operator affixed thereto but the plates are not appropriate for the weight of the vehicle, provided that this exemption shall apply only while the vehicle is being transported or operated by a towing service and has a third tow plate affixed to it.
B. Reciprocity.  Any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer
need not be registered under this Code provided the same is operated interstate
and in accordance with the following provisions and any rules and regulations
promulgated pursuant thereto:
(1) A nonresident owner, except as otherwise provided     in this Section, owning any foreign registered vehicle of a type otherwise subject to registration hereunder, may operate or permit the operation of such vehicle within this State in interstate commerce without registering such vehicle in, or paying any fees to, this State subject to the condition that such vehicle at all times when operated in this State is operated pursuant to a reciprocity agreement, arrangement or declaration by this State, and further subject to the condition that such vehicle at all times when operated in this State is duly registered in, and displays upon it, a valid registration card and registration plate or plates or digital registration plate or plates issued for such vehicle in the place of residence of such owner and is issued and maintains in such vehicle a valid Illinois reciprocity permit as required by the Secretary of State, and provided like privileges are afforded to residents of this State by the State of residence of such owner.
Every nonresident including any foreign corporation     carrying on business within this State and owning and regularly operating in such business any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer within this State in intrastate commerce, shall be required to register each such vehicle and pay the same fees therefor as is required with reference to like vehicles owned by residents of this State.
(2) Any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer and pole     trailer operated interstate need not be registered in this State, provided:
(a) that the vehicle is properly registered in         another State pursuant to law or to a reciprocity agreement, arrangement or declaration; or
(b) that such vehicle is part of a fleet of         vehicles owned or operated by the same person who registers such fleet of vehicles pro rata among the various States in which such fleet operates; or
(c) that such vehicle is part of a fleet of         vehicles, a portion of which are registered with the Secretary of State of Illinois in accordance with an agreement or arrangement concurred in by the Secretary of State of Illinois based on one or more of the following factors: ratio of miles in Illinois as against total miles in all jurisdictions; situs or base of a vehicle, or where it is principally garaged, or from whence it is principally dispatched or where the movements of such vehicle usually originate; situs of the residence of the owner or operator thereof, or of his principal office or offices, or of his places of business; the routes traversed and whether regular or irregular routes are traversed, and the jurisdictions traversed and served; and such other factors as may be deemed material by the Secretary and the motor vehicle administrators of the other jurisdictions involved in such apportionment. Such vehicles shall maintain therein any reciprocity permit which may be required by the Secretary of State pursuant to rules and regulations which the Secretary of State may promulgate in the administration of this Code, in the public interest.
(3)(a) In order to effectuate the purposes of this     Code, the Secretary of State of Illinois is empowered to negotiate and execute written reciprocal agreements or arrangements with the duly authorized representatives of other jurisdictions, including States, districts, territories and possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries, granting to owners or operators of vehicles duly registered or licensed in such other jurisdictions and for which evidence of compliance is supplied, benefits, privileges and exemption from the payment, wholly or partially, of any taxes, fees or other charges imposed with respect to the ownership or operation of such vehicles by the laws of this State except the tax imposed by the Motor Fuel Tax Law, approved March 25, 1929, as amended, and the tax imposed by the Use Tax Act, approved July 14, 1955, as amended.
The Secretary of State may negotiate agreements or     arrangements as are in the best interests of this State and the residents of this State pursuant to the policies expressed in this Section taking into consideration the reciprocal exemptions, benefits and privileges available and accruing to residents of this State and vehicles registered in this State.
(b) Such reciprocal agreements or arrangements shall     provide that vehicles duly registered or licensed in this State when operated upon the highways of such other jurisdictions, shall receive exemptions, benefits and privileges of a similar kind or to a similar degree as extended to vehicles from such jurisdictions in this State.
(c) Such agreements or arrangements may also     authorize the apportionment of registration or licensing of fleets of vehicles operated interstate, based on any or all of the following factors: ratio of miles in Illinois as against total miles in all jurisdictions; situs or base of a vehicle, or where it is principally garaged or from whence it is principally dispatched or where the movements of such vehicle usually originate; situs of the residence of the owner or operator thereof, or of his principal office or offices, or of his places of business; the routes traversed and whether regular or irregular routes are traversed, and the jurisdictions traversed and served; and such other factors as may be deemed material by the Secretary and the motor vehicle administrators of the other jurisdictions involved in such apportionment, and such vehicles shall likewise be entitled to reciprocal exemptions, benefits and privileges.
(d) Such agreements or arrangements shall also     provide that vehicles being operated in intrastate commerce in Illinois shall comply with the registration and licensing laws of this State, except that vehicles which are part of an apportioned fleet may conduct an intrastate operation incidental to their interstate operations.  Any motor vehicle properly registered and qualified under any reciprocal agreement or arrangement under this Code and not having a situs or base within Illinois may complete the inbound movement of a trailer or semitrailer to an Illinois destination that was brought into Illinois by a motor vehicle also properly registered and qualified under this Code and not having a situs or base within Illinois, or may complete an outbound movement of a trailer or semitrailer to an out-of-state destination that was originated in Illinois by a motor vehicle also properly registered and qualified under this Code and not having a situs or base in Illinois, only if the operator thereof did not break bulk of the cargo laden in such inbound or outbound trailer or semitrailer. Adding or unloading intrastate cargo on such inbound or outbound trailer or semitrailer shall be deemed as breaking bulk.
(e) Such agreements or arrangements may also provide     for the determination of the proper State in which leased vehicles shall be registered based on the factors set out in subsection (c) above and for apportionment of registration of fleets of leased vehicles by the lessee or by the lessor who leases such vehicles to persons who are not fleet operators.
(f) Such agreements or arrangements may also include     reciprocal exemptions, benefits or privileges accruing under The Illinois Driver Licensing Law or The Driver License Compact.
(4) The Secretary of State is further authorized to     examine the laws and requirements of other jurisdictions, and, in the absence of a written agreement or arrangement, to issue a written declaration of the extent and nature of the exemptions, benefits and privileges accorded to vehicles of this State by such other jurisdictions, and the extent and nature of reciprocal exemptions, benefits and privileges thereby accorded by this State to the vehicles of such other jurisdictions.  A declaration by the Secretary of State may include any, part or all reciprocal exemptions, benefits and privileges or provisions as may be included within an agreement or arrangement.
(5) All agreements, arrangements, declarations and     amendments thereto, shall be in writing and become effective when signed by the Secretary of State, and copies of all such documents shall be available to the public upon request.
(6) The Secretary of State is further authorized to     require the display by foreign registered trucks, truck-tractors and buses, entitled to reciprocal benefits, exemptions or privileges hereunder, a reciprocity permit for external display before any such reciprocal benefits, exemptions or privileges are granted.  The Secretary of State shall provide suitable application forms for such permit and shall promulgate and publish reasonable rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Code including a provision for revocation of such permit as to any vehicle operated wilfully in violation of the terms of any reciprocal agreement, arrangement or declaration or in violation of the Illinois Motor Carrier of Property Law, as amended.
(7)(a) Upon the suspension, revocation or denial of     one or more of all reciprocal benefits, privileges and exemptions existing pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Code or by virtue of a reciprocal agreement or arrangement or declaration thereunder; or, upon the suspension, revocation or denial of a reciprocity permit; or, upon any action or inaction of the Secretary in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Code, any person, resident or nonresident, so aggrieved, may serve upon the Secretary, a petition in writing and under oath, setting forth the grievance of the petitioner, the grounds and basis for the relief sought, and all necessary facts and particulars, and request an administrative hearing thereon.  Within 20 days, the Secretary shall set a hearing date as early as practical. The Secretary may, in his discretion, supply forms for such a petition. The Secretary may require the payment of a fee of not more than $50 for the filing of any petition, motion, or request for hearing conducted pursuant to this Section. These fees must be deposited into the Secretary of State DUI Administration Fund, a special fund that is hereby created in the State treasury, and, subject to appropriation and as directed by the Secretary of State, shall be used to fund the operation of the hearings department of the Office of the Secretary of State and for no other purpose. The Secretary shall establish by rule the amount and the procedures, terms, and conditions relating to these fees.
(b) The Secretary may likewise, in his discretion and     upon his own petition, order a hearing, when in his best judgment, any person is not entitled to the reciprocal benefits, privileges and exemptions existing pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Code or under a reciprocal agreement or arrangement or declaration thereunder or that a vehicle owned or operated by such person is improperly registered or licensed, or that an Illinois resident has improperly registered or licensed a vehicle in another jurisdiction for the purposes of violating or avoiding the registration laws of this State.
(c) The Secretary shall notify a petitioner or any     other person involved of such a hearing, by giving at least 10 days notice, in writing, by U.S. Mail, Registered or Certified, or by personal service, at the last known address of such petitioner or person, specifying the time and place of such hearing.  Such hearing shall be held before the Secretary, or any person as he may designate, and unless the parties mutually agree to some other county in Illinois, the hearing shall be held in the County of Sangamon or the County of Cook.  Appropriate records of the hearing shall be kept, and the Secretary shall issue or cause to be issued, his decision on the case, within 30 days after the close of such hearing or within 30 days after receipt of the transcript thereof, and a copy shall likewise be served or mailed to the petitioner or person involved.
(d) The actions or inactions or determinations, or     findings and decisions upon an administrative hearing, of the Secretary, shall be subject to judicial review in the Circuit Court of the County of Sangamon or the County of Cook, and the provisions of the Administrative Review Law, and all amendments and modifications thereof and rules adopted pursuant thereto, apply to and govern all such reviewable matters.
Any reciprocal agreements or arrangements entered     into by the Secretary of State or any declarations issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to any law in effect prior to the effective date of this Code are not hereby abrogated, and such shall continue in force and effect until amended pursuant to the provisions of this Code or expire pursuant to the terms or provisions thereof.
C. Vehicles purchased out-of-state. A resident of this State who
purchases a vehicle in another state and transports the vehicle to Illinois
shall apply for registration and certificate of title as soon
as practicable, but in no event more than 45 days after the purchase of the
vehicle. If an Illinois motorist who purchased a vehicle from an out-of-state
licensed dealer is unable to meet the 45-day deadline due to a delay in
paperwork from the seller, that motorist may obtain an Illinois temporary
registration plate with: (i) proof of purchase; (ii) proof of meeting the
Illinois driver's license or identification card requirement; and (iii) proof
that Illinois title and registration fees have been paid. If fees have not
been paid, the motorist may pay the fees in order to obtain the temporary
registration plate. The owner of such a vehicle shall display any temporary
permit or registration issued in accordance with Section 3-407.
(Source: P.A. 103-209, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-402.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-402.1)
Sec. 3-402.1. 
		Proportional registration. 
		Any owner
or rental owner engaged in operating a fleet of apportionable
vehicles in this State and one or more other states may, in
lieu of registration of such vehicles under the general
provisions of Sections 3-402, 3-815, 3-815.1, and 3-819, register
and license such fleet for operations in this State by
filing an application statement, signed under penalties
of perjury, with the Secretary of State which shall be in
such form and contain such information as the Secretary of
State shall require, declaring the total mileage operated
in all states by such fleet, the total mileage operated
in this state by such fleet during the preceding year,
and describing and identifying each apportionable vehicle
to be operated in this State during the ensuing year.  If
mileage data is not available for the preceding year, the
Secretary of State may accept the latest 12-month period
available.
"Preceding year" means the period of 12 consecutive months immediately prior
to July 1st of the year immediately preceding the registration or license year
for which proportional registration is sought.
Such owner shall determine the proportion of in-state
miles to total fleet miles.  Such percentage figure shall
be such owner's apportionment factor.  In determining the
total fee payment, such owner shall first compute the license
fee or fees for each vehicle within the fleet which would otherwise be
required,
and then multiply the said amount by the Illinois apportionment
factor adding the fees for each vehicle to arrive at a total amount for
the fleet.  Apportionable trailers and semitrailers will be registered in
accordance with the provisions of Section 3-813 of this Code.
Upon receipt of the appropriate fees from such owner
as computed under the provisions of this Section, the Secretary
of State shall, when this State is the base jurisdiction,
issue to such owner number plates or other distinctive tags
or such evidence of registration as the Secretary of State
shall deem appropriate to identify each vehicle in the fleet
as a part of a proportionally registered interstate fleet.
Vehicles registered under the provision of this Section
shall be considered fully licensed and properly registered in
Illinois for any type of movement or operation.  The proportional
registration and licensing provisions of this Section shall apply
to vehicles added to fleets and operated in this State during
the registration year, applying the same apportionment factor
to such fees as would be payable for the remainder of the
registration year.
Apportionment factors for apportionable vehicles not
operated in this State during the preceding year shall be
determined by the Secretary of State on the basis of
a full statement of the proposed methods of operation and in conformity
with an estimated mileage chart as calculated by the Secretary of State.
An established fleet adding states at the time of renewal shall estimate
mileage for the added states in conformity with a mileage chart developed
by the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 93-23, eff. 6-20-03.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-402.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-402.2)
Sec. 3-402.2. 
		Audits. 
		In addition to audit authority
set forth in Section 2-124 of this Act, the Secretary of
State, when this state is the base jurisdiction, may audit
such owners displaying a base plate of this state as to
authenticity of mileage figures and registrations and at
such time and frequency as determined by the Secretary of
State. Audits may be made by officials of other jurisdictions
which are members of an International Registration Plan (IRP) of which
this state is also a member.
Upon completion of any such audit, the Secretary of
State shall notify all jurisdictions in which such owner
was proportionally registered on the accuracy of the records
of such owner.  Should such owner have underpaid or overpaid
any jurisdiction
in which his vehicles were proportionally registered,
such information shall be furnished to the jurisdiction for
processing in accordance with the procedures as set forth under the
International Registration Plan.
(Source: P.A. 92-69, eff. 7-12-01.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-402.3) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-402.3)
Sec. 3-402.3. 
		Relation to Other State Laws. 
		The
provisions of Section 3-402.1 shall constitute complete authority
for the registration of vehicles upon a proportional
registration basis without reference to or application of
any other statutes of this state.
(Source: P.A. 79-1041.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-402.4) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-402.4)
Sec. 3-402.4. 
		Administrative Agreements and Rules. 
		The Secretary of
State may enter into agreements, compacts, or arrangements with other
jurisdictions or agents for such jurisdictions, such as the American
Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, on behalf of this state for
allocation or proportional registration of apportionable vehicles in a
manner provided in Section 3-402.1 for the purpose of facilitating the
administration thereof, and also for the purpose of conforming procedures
for proportional registration, pursuant to Sections 3-402.1 and 3-402.2,
with those agreed to by two or more additional jurisdictions, including but
not limited to, acceptance of base jurisdiction responsibilities for
apportional registration and licensing of  fleet vehicles in other
jurisdiction. In addition, the Secretary of State may adopt and promulgate
such rules and regulations as he shall deem necessary to effectuate and
administer the provisions of Sections 3-402.1 and 3-402.2.  Any reciprocal
arrangements or agreements in effect with jurisdictions that cannot grant
proportional registration shall remain in force until specifically
cancelled by either jurisdiction or until such time that jurisdiction
becomes a member of an International Registration Plan (IRP) of which this
state is also a member.
(Source: P.A. 87-206.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-403) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-403)
Sec. 3-403. Trip and Short-term permits.
(a) The Secretary of State may issue a short-term permit to operate a
nonregistered first or second division vehicle within the State of Illinois
for a period of not more than 7 days. Any second division vehicle
operating
on such permit may operate only on empty weight.  The fee for the
short-term permit shall be $6 for permits purchased on
or before June 30, 2003
and $10 for permits purchased on or after July 1, 2003.  For short-term
permits purchased on or after July 1, 2003, $4 of the fee collected for the
purchase of each permit shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
This permit may also be issued to operate an unladen registered vehicle
which is suspended under the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law and allow it
to be driven on the roads and highways of the State in order to be repaired
or when traveling to and from an emissions inspection station.
(b) The Secretary of State may, subject to reciprocal agreements,
arrangements or declarations made or entered into pursuant to Section
3-402, 3-402.4 or by rule, provide for and issue registration permits for
the use of Illinois highways by vehicles of the second division on an
occasional basis or for a specific and special short-term use, in
compliance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of
State, and upon payment of the prescribed fee as follows:
One-trip permits.  A registration permit for one trip, or one round-trip
into and out of Illinois, for a period not to exceed 72 consecutive hours
or 3 calendar days may be provided, for a fee as prescribed in Section 3-811.
Three-month permits.  A registration permit for 90 days may be provided for
a fee of $13 for registration plus 1/10 of the flat weight tax.
In-transit permits.  A registration permit for one trip may be provided
for vehicles in transit by the driveaway or towaway method and operated
by a transporter in compliance with the Illinois Motor Carrier of Property
Law, for a fee as prescribed in Section 3-811.
Illinois Temporary Apportionment Authorization Permits.  An apportionment
authorization permit for forty-five days for the immediate operation of
a vehicle upon application for and prior to receiving apportioned credentials
or interstate credentials from the State of Illinois.  The fee for
such permit shall be $3.
Illinois Temporary Prorate Authorization Permit.  A prorate authorization
permit for forty-five days for the immediate operation of a vehicle upon
application for and prior to receiving prorate credentials or interstate
credentials from the State of Illinois.  The fee for such permit shall be
$3.
(c) The Secretary of State shall promulgate by such rule or regulation,
schedules of fees and taxes for such permits and in computing the amount
or amounts due, may round off such amount to the nearest full dollar amount.
(d) The Secretary of State shall further prescribe the form of application
and permit and may require such information and data as necessary and proper,
including confirming the status or identity of the applicant and the vehicle
in question.
(e) Rules or regulations promulgated by the Secretary of State under this
Section shall provide for reasonable and proper limitations and restrictions
governing the application for and issuance and use of permits, and shall
provide for the number of permits per vehicle or per applicant, so as to
preclude evasion of annual registration requirements as may be required by
this Act.
(f) Any permit under this Section is subject to suspension or revocation
under this Act, and in addition, any such permit is subject to suspension
or revocation should the Secretary of State determine that the vehicle
identified in any permit should be properly registered in Illinois.  In the
event any such permit is suspended or revoked, the permit is then null and
void, may not be re-instated, nor is a refund therefor available.  The
vehicle identified in such permit may not thereafter be operated in
Illinois without being properly registered as provided in this Chapter.
(Source: P.A. 102-154, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-404) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-404)
Sec. 3-404. Vehicles of second division carrying persons or
property - Required documents.   The Secretary of State shall
require an appropriate document, including but not limited to a
bill of lading, trip manifest or
dispatch record, to be carried, on all vehicles of the second
division, carrying persons or property setting forth therein:
(a) the point of origin and destination of the     vehicle and its cargo or the persons being carried;
(b) whether the movement is for-hire or not-for-hire;     and
(c) whether the movement is intrastate or interstate     as defined by this Act.
The Secretary of State shall promulgate and publish reasonable
rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of
this requirement. Vehicles bearing valid current Illinois
registration plate or plates or digital registration plate or plates and registration stickers or digital registration stickers where
applicable shall be exempted from such requirement by the
Secretary of State whether the movement is "intrastate" or
"interstate" as defined in this Act.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-405) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-405)
Sec. 3-405. Application for registration.
(a) Every owner of a vehicle subject to registration under this Code shall
make application to the Secretary of State for the registration of such
vehicle upon the appropriate form or forms furnished by the Secretary.
Every such original application shall bear the signature of the owner
written with pen and ink and contain:
1. The name, domicile address, as defined in Section     1-115.5 of this Code, (except as otherwise provided in this paragraph 1), mail address of the owner or business address of the owner if a firm, association, or corporation, and, if available, email address of the owner.  If the mailing address is a post office box number, the address listed on the driver license record may be used to verify residence. A police officer, a deputy sheriff, an elected sheriff, a law enforcement officer for the Illinois State Police, a fire investigator, a state's attorney, an assistant state's attorney, a state's attorney special investigator, or a judicial officer may elect to furnish the address of the headquarters of the governmental entity, police district, or business address where he or she works instead of his or her domicile address, in which case that address shall be deemed to be his or her domicile address for all purposes under this Chapter 3. The spouse and children of a person who may elect under this paragraph 1 to furnish the address of the headquarters of the government entity, police district, or business address where the person works instead of the person's domicile address may, if they reside with that person, also elect to furnish the address of the headquarters of the government entity, police district, or business address where the person works as their domicile address, in which case that address shall be deemed to be their domicile address for all purposes under this Chapter 3. In this paragraph 1: (A) "police officer" has the meaning ascribed to "policeman" in Section 10-3-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code; (B) "deputy sheriff" means a deputy sheriff appointed under Section 3-6008 of the Counties Code; (C) "elected sheriff" means a sheriff commissioned pursuant to Section 3-6001 of the Counties Code;  (D) "fire investigator" means a person classified as a peace officer under the Peace Officer Fire Investigation Act; (E) "state's attorney", "assistant state's attorney", and "state's attorney special investigator" mean a state's attorney, assistant state's attorney, and state's attorney special investigator commissioned or appointed under Division 3-9 of the Counties Code; and (F) "judicial officer" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1-10 of the Judicial Privacy Act.
2. A description of the vehicle, including such     information as is required in an application for a certificate of title, determined under such standard rating as may be prescribed by the Secretary.
3. (Blank).
3.5. A space for a voluntary disclosure of a     condition that impedes effective communication under Section 3-405.5.
4. Such further information as may reasonably be     required by the Secretary to enable him to determine whether the vehicle is lawfully entitled to registration and the owner entitled to a certificate of title.
5. An affirmation by the applicant that all     information set forth is true and correct. If the application is for the registration of a motor vehicle, the applicant also shall affirm that the motor vehicle is insured as required by this Code, that such insurance will be maintained throughout the period for which the motor vehicle shall be registered, and that neither the owner, nor any person operating the motor vehicle with the owner's permission, shall operate the motor vehicle unless the required insurance is in effect.  If the person signing the affirmation is not the sole owner of the vehicle, such person shall be deemed to have affirmed on behalf of all the owners of the vehicle.  If the person signing the affirmation is not an owner of the vehicle, such person shall be deemed to have affirmed on behalf of the owner or owners of the vehicle. The lack of signature on the application shall not in any manner exempt the owner or owners from any provisions, requirements or penalties of this Code.
(b) When such application refers to a new vehicle purchased from a
dealer the application shall be accompanied by a Manufacturer's Statement
of Origin from the dealer, and a statement showing any lien retained by the
dealer.
(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 102-1069, eff. 7-1-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-405.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-405.1)
Sec. 3-405.1. Application for vanity and personalized license plates.
(a) Vanity license plates mean any license plates, assigned to a passenger
motor vehicle of the first division, to a motor vehicle of the second
division registered at not more than 8,000 pounds, to a trailer weighing 8,000 pounds or less paying the flat weight tax, to a funeral home vehicle, an electric vehicle, or a recreational
vehicle, which display a registration number containing 1 to 7 letters and no
numbers or 1, 2, or 3 numbers and no letters as requested by the owner of the
vehicle and license plates issued to retired members of Congress under Section
3-610.1 or to retired members of the General Assembly as provided in Section
3-606.1. Personalized license plates mean any license plates, assigned to a
passenger motor vehicle of the first division, to a motor vehicle of the second
division registered at not more than 8,000 pounds, to a trailer weighing 8,000 pounds or less  paying the flat weight tax, to a funeral home vehicle, an electric vehicle, or a recreational
vehicle, which display a registration number containing one of the following
combinations of letters and numbers, as requested by the owner of the vehicle:
Standard Passenger Plates
First Division Vehicles
1 letter plus 0-99
2 letters plus 0-99
3 letters plus 0-99
4 letters plus 0-99
5 letters plus 0-99
6 letters plus 0-9
Second Division Vehicles
8,000 pounds or less, Trailers
8,000
 pounds or less paying the flat
weight tax, and Recreation Vehicles
0-999 plus 1 letter
0-999 plus 2 letters
0-999 plus 3 letters
0-99 plus 4 letters
0-9 plus 5 letters
(b) For any registration period commencing after December 31, 2003, any
person who is the registered owner of a passenger motor vehicle of the first
division, of a motor vehicle of the second division registered at not
more than 8,000 pounds, of a trailer weighing 8,000 pounds or less  paying the flat weight tax, of a funeral home vehicle, of an electric vehicle, or of a recreational vehicle registered with the
Secretary of State or who makes application for an original registration of
such a motor vehicle or renewal registration of such a motor vehicle may,
upon payment of a fee prescribed in Section 3-806.1 or Section 3-806.5,
apply to the Secretary of State for vanity or personalized license plates.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter 3, vanity and personalized
license plates as issued under this Section shall be the same color and design
as other passenger vehicle license plates or electric vehicle license plates and shall not in any manner conflict
with any other existing passenger, commercial, trailer, motorcycle, or special
license plate series.  However, special registration plates issued under
Sections 3-611 and 3-616 for vehicles operated by or for persons with
disabilities may also be vanity or personalized license plates.
(d) Vanity and personalized license plates shall be issued only to the
registered owner of the vehicle on which they are to be displayed, except
as provided in Sections 3-611 and 3-616 for special registration plates
for vehicles operated by or for persons with
disabilities.
(e) An applicant for the issuance of vanity or personalized license
plates or subsequent renewal thereof shall file an application in such form
and manner and by such date as the Secretary of State may, in his discretion,
require.
No vanity nor personalized license plates shall be approved, manufactured, or
distributed that contain any characters, symbols other than the international
accessibility symbol for vehicles operated by or for
persons with disabilities, foreign words, or letters of punctuation.
(f) Vanity and personalized license plates as issued pursuant to this
Act may be subject to the Staggered Registration System as prescribed by
the Secretary of State.
(g) For purposes of this Section, "funeral home vehicle" means any motor vehicle of the first division or motor vehicle of the second division weighing 8,000 pounds or less that is owned or leased by a funeral home.
(h) As used in this Section, "electric vehicle" means any vehicle that is required to be registered under Section 3-805.
(Source: P.A. 102-154, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-405.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-405.2)
Sec. 3-405.2. 
		Improper plates. 
		The Secretary of State shall refuse
to issue any license plates bearing a combination of letters or numbers,
or both, which creates a potential duplication or, in the opinion of the
Secretary, (1) would substantially interfere with plate identification for
law enforcement purposes, (2) is misleading, or (3) creates a connotation
that is offensive to good taste and decency.
The Secretary may revoke any such plates issued previously.  Any person
who has his or her plates revoked under this Section may acquire at no charge
new plates and any required stickers of the same category and for the same
period of registration.
(Source: P.A. 83-449.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-405.3)
Sec. 3-405.3. 
		Application for fleet vehicles.
(a) An owner engaged in operating a fleet of motor vehicles of the first
division in this State or a
fleet of second division vehicles operated intrastate may register and license
the fleet for
operations in this State by
filing an application statement with the Secretary of State, signed under
penalties of perjury, which
shall be in the form and contain the information required by the Secretary of
State.
First division
vehicles registered under this Section must be registered in accordance with
the fees prescribed in
Section 3-806 of this Code.
Second division
vehicles registered under this Section must be registered in accordance with
the fees prescribed in
Section 3-815 of this Code.
(b) Participation in the fleet registration plan may be accomplished only
by entering into a
contractual agreement with the Secretary. The applicant must have electronic
data interchange
capabilities. The Secretary shall in his or her discretion determine other
qualifications for fleet
owners to register under this paragraph. In making the determination, the
Secretary shall consider
the size of the fleet and the past history of the registrant.
(Source: P.A. 92-629, eff. 7-1-03.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-405.4)
Sec. 3-405.4. 
		Audits. 
		In addition to audit authority set forth in Section
2-124 of this Code, the Secretary of State may audit the registration plates
and the inventory of credentials of any fleet owner participating in the fleet
registration plan.
(Source: P.A. 92-629, eff. 7-1-03.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-405.5)
Sec. 3-405.5. Registration by an owner with a condition that impedes effective communication.
(a) An application for registration must provide space where the applicant voluntarily may indicate that the applicant, child of the applicant, or other approved driver of the registered vehicle has a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication with a peace officer. The application shall include a checklist of common health conditions and disabilities that impede effective communication from which the applicant may select. The checklist shall also include a blank space for the applicant to specify a condition that is not listed. The Secretary of State may request from a person who makes an indication under this subsection verification of a condition in the form of:
(1) for a physical health condition, a written     statement from a licensed physician; or
(2) for a mental health condition, a written     statement from a licensed physician, a licensed psychologist, or a nonphysician mental health professional.
(b) The Secretary shall provide to the Illinois State Police the vehicle registration information of a person who indicated on an application under subsection (a) that the person, child of the person, or other approved driver of the registered vehicle has a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication. The Secretary may not provide to the Illinois State Police information that shows the person's specific health condition or disability, or that of another approved driver of the registered vehicle, unless the person authorizes the disclosure of the specific health condition or disability.
(c) The Illinois State Police shall establish a system to include information received under subsection (b) in the statewide Law Enforcement Agencies Data System for the purpose of alerting a peace officer who makes a traffic stop that the operator or a child passenger of the stopped vehicle may have a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication.
(d) The Illinois State Police may not make information received under subsection (b) available in the statewide Law Enforcement Agencies Data System to a person who has access to the system under a contract unless the contract prohibits the person from disclosing that information to a person who is not subject to the contract.
(e) Except as otherwise provided by this Section, information supplied to the Secretary relating to an applicant's health condition or disability, or that of another approved driver of the registered vehicle, may not be disclosed to any person. Such information is for the confidential use of the Secretary and the Illinois State Police.
(Source: P.A. 102-1069, eff. 7-1-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-406) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-406)
Sec. 3-406. Application for specially constructed, reconstructed, custom, street rod, foreign vehicles, or glider kits.
(a) In the event the vehicle to be registered is a specially
constructed, reconstructed or foreign vehicle, such fact shall be stated in
the application and with reference to every foreign vehicle which has been
registered heretofore outside of this State the owner shall surrender to
the Secretary of State all registration plates, registration cards or other
evidence of such foreign registration as may be in his possession or under
his control except as provided in subdivision (b) hereof.
(b) Where in the course of interstate operation of a vehicle registered
in another State, it is desirable to retain registration of said vehicle in
such other State, such applicant need not surrender but shall submit for
inspection said evidences of such foreign registration and the Secretary of
State upon a proper showing shall register said vehicle in this State but
shall not issue a certificate of title for such vehicle.
(c) In the event the applicant seeks to have the vehicle registered as a custom vehicle or street rod, that fact must be stated in the application.  Prior to registration, custom vehicles or street rods must be inspected by the Secretary of State Department of Police.  Upon successful completion of the inspection, the vehicle may be registered in the following manner.  The make of the vehicle shall be listed as the make of the actual vehicle or the make it is designed to resemble (e.g., Ford or Chevrolet); the model of the vehicle shall be listed as custom vehicle or street rod; and the year of the vehicle shall be listed as the year the actual vehicle was manufactured or the year it is designed to resemble.
(d) In the event the applicant seeks to have the vehicle registered as a glider kit, that fact must be stated in the application. Each  glider kit sought to be registered shall be inspected by the Secretary of State Department of Police who shall verify the chassis, cab, front axle, and other essential parts as acceptable. Upon successful completion of the inspection, the vehicle may be registered in the following manner: (1) the make of the vehicle shall be listed as the make of the chassis of the actual manufacturer; (2) the model of the vehicle shall be listed as glider kit; and (3) the year of the vehicle shall be listed as the year presented on the manufacturer's certificate of origin for the chassis, unless no year is presented, then it shall be listed as the year the application is received.
(Source: P.A. 99-748, eff. 8-5-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-407) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-407)
Sec. 3-407. Temporary permit or registration pending registration.
(a) Temporary Permit. The Secretary of State in his discretion may
grant a temporary permit or placard to operate a vehicle for which
application for
registration and certificate of title has been made where such application
is made by the holder of a valid Illinois driver's license or identification
card, or equivalent documentation, and accompanied by the proper fee, pending action upon said application by
the Secretary of State. If the person making
the application is primarily a resident of a state other than the State of
Illinois, that person shall provide a valid driver's license or
identification card, or equivalent documentation, of that primary state of
residence, accompanied by the proper fee, and one or more of the following:
(i) proof of ownership or lease agreement for a residence in Illinois; (ii)
proof of enrollment in an Illinois college, university, or other institution of
higher education; or (iii) proof of active duty military status. In lieu of payment of the proper fee, the Secretary
of State may accept a bond therefor or a certificate of deposit, in the
proper amount, and in the same form and subject to the same requirements as
the payment of such fees or taxes on an installment basis, except that the
fees or taxes due shall be payable and paid to the Secretary of State.  The
design, color and format of the temporary permit or placard shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.
(b) Temporary Registration. The Secretary of State in his discretion may
issue registration plates to an owner for which application and certificate
of title has been made where such application is accompanied by the proper
fee and tax, pending completion of the said application by the applicant
and the Secretary, subject however to rules and regulations promulgated by
the Secretary.
(c) Revocation. A temporary permit or registration is subject to
revocation to the same extent as any other registration.
(Source: P.A. 103-209, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-407.5)
Sec. 3-407.5. Temporary permit for charitable not-for-profit organization.
(a) Any charitable not-for-profit organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and engaged in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles may make application to the Secretary for a temporary permit to operate a motor vehicle that was donated to the not-for-profit organization for the purpose of donating the motor vehicle to a low-income individual.
(b) A permit issued under this Section shall be valid for a period of 90 days. No more than 2 permits may be issued under this Section for any one vehicle. A vehicle may be operated with the temporary permit only for purposes of delivering the vehicle to a not-for-profit organization, moving the vehicle for maintenance or repairs, or delivering the vehicle to a low-income individual.
(c) An applicant for the temporary permit shall provide the Secretary proof of the not-for-profit status of the organization, along with a document signed by the donor and the not-for-profit organization expressly stating that the vehicle is being donated to the not-for-profit organization by the donor, and the not-for-profit organization assumes all liability for the operation of the vehicle upon accepting the donation. This form must identify the vehicle by make, model, year, and vehicle identification number. An applicant for the temporary permit shall also provide the Secretary with proof of liability insurance covering the vehicle in at least the minimum amounts set forth in Article VI of Chapter 7. The donated motor vehicle shall meet the requirements for registration under Chapter 3 of this Code to qualify for a temporary permit under this Section. A copy of the permit shall be kept inside the motor vehicle at all times.
(d) The Secretary may adopt any rules necessary to implement this Section.
(Source: P.A. 101-51, eff. 7-12-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-408) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-408)
Sec. 3-408. 
		Grounds for refusing registration or certificate of title. 
		The  Secretary of State shall refuse registration or any transfer of
registration upon any of the following grounds:
1. That the application contains any false or     fraudulent statement or that the applicant has failed to furnish required information or reasonable additional information requested by the Secretary of State or that the applicant is not entitled to the issuance of a certificate of title or registration of the vehicle under Chapter 3;
2. That the Secretary of State has reasonable ground     to believe that the vehicle is a stolen or embezzled vehicle or that the granting of registration would constitute a fraud against the rightful owner or other person having valid lien upon such vehicle;
3. That the registration of the vehicle stands     suspended or revoked for any reason as provided in the motor-vehicle laws of this State;
4. That the required fee has not been paid;
5. (a) In the case of medical transport vehicles and     vehicles designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers operated by a contract carrier transporting employees in the course of their employment on a highway of this State, that the application does not contain a copy of a completed Vehicle Inspection Report issued by the Department of Transportation which certifies that the vehicle has been determined to be in safe mechanical condition by a safety test administered within the preceding 6 months; and (b) in the case of medical transport vehicles, other than vehicles owned or operated by a unit of local government, proof of financial responsibility; or
6. That the applicant is 90 days or more delinquent     in court ordered child support payments or has been adjudicated in arrears in an amount equal to 90 days' obligation or more and has been found in contempt of court for failure to pay the support, subject to the requirements and procedures of Article VII of Chapter 7 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
(Source: P.A. 92-108, eff. 1-1-02.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-409) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-409)
Sec. 3-409. 
		Registration indexes.
The Secretary of State shall file each application received and when
satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity thereof, and that the
applicant is entitled to register such vehicle and to the issuance of a
certificate of title, shall register the vehicle therein described and keep
a suitable record thereof as follows:
1.  Under a distinctive registration number assigned to the vehicle;
2.  Under the identifying number of the vehicle;
3.  Alphabetically, under the name of the owner;
4.  In the discretion of the Secretary of State, in any other manner it
may deem desirable.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-410) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-410)
Sec. 3-410. 
		Secretary of State to issue registration card.
(a) The Secretary of State upon registering a vehicle shall issue a
registration card.
(b) The registration card shall be delivered to the owner and shall
contain upon the face thereof the date issued, the name and address of the
owner, the registration number assigned to the vehicle and as to vehicles
of the second division, whether the vehicle is for-hire or not-for-hire and
such description of the vehicle as determined by the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-411) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-411)
Sec. 3-411. 
		Registration card to be carried and exhibited on demand.
(a) Every registration card for a vehicle of the second division weighing
more than 8,000 pounds or any vehicle of the second division weighing 8,000
pounds or less towing a trailer, except
pole trailer or semitrailer shall at all times be carried in the vehicle to
which it refers or shall be carried by the person driving or in control of
such vehicle who shall display the same upon demand of a police officer or
any officer or employee of the Secretary of State.
(b) The provisions of this Section requiring that a registration card be
carried in the vehicle to which it refers or by the person driving the same
shall not apply when such card is used for the purpose of making
application for renewal of registration or upon a transfer of registration
of said vehicle.
(c) Every owner or operator of a vehicle of the second division subject to
a reciprocity agreement under subsection (b) of Section 3-402 of this Chapter
shall at all times carry in the vehicle a copy of the reciprocity permit and
shall display the same upon demand of a police officer or any officer or
employee of the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 89-245, eff. 1-1-96; 89-687, eff. 6-1-97.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-412) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-412)
Sec. 3-412. Registration plates or digital registration plates and registration stickers or digital registration stickers to be
furnished by the Secretary of State.
(a) The Secretary of State upon registering a vehicle subject to annual
registration for the first time  shall issue or shall cause to be issued to the
owner one registration plate or digital registration plate for a motorcycle, trailer, semitrailer, moped, autocycle, or truck-tractor, 2 registration plates, or a digital registration plate  and metal plate as set forth in Section 3-401.5, for other motor vehicles
and, where applicable, current registration stickers or digital registration stickers for motor vehicles of the
first division.  The provisions of this Section may be made applicable to such
vehicles of the second division, as the Secretary of State may, from time to
time, in his discretion designate.  On subsequent annual registrations
during the term of the registration plate or digital registration plate as provided in Section 3-414.1, the
Secretary shall issue or cause to be issued registration stickers or digital registration stickers as evidence
of current registration.  However, the issuance of annual registration stickers or digital registration stickers
to vehicles registered under the provisions of Sections 3-402.1 and 3-405.3 of
this Code may not be required if the Secretary deems the issuance unnecessary.
(b) Every registration plate or digital registration plate shall have displayed upon it the registration
number assigned to the vehicle for which it is issued, the name of this State,
which may be abbreviated, the year number for which it was issued, which may
be abbreviated, the phrase "Land of Lincoln" (except as otherwise provided in
this Code), and such other letters or numbers as the Secretary
may prescribe.  However, for apportionment plates issued to vehicles registered
under Section 3-402.1 and fleet plates issued to vehicles registered under
Section 3-405.3, the phrase "Land of Lincoln" may be omitted to allow for
the word "apportioned", the word "fleet", or other similar language to be
displayed.  Registration plates or digital registration plates issued to a vehicle registered as a fleet
vehicle may display a designation determined by the Secretary.
The Secretary may in his discretion prescribe
that letters be used as prefixes only on registration plates or digital registration plates issued to vehicles
of the first division which are registered under this Code and only as suffixes
on registration plates or digital registration plates issued to other vehicles.  Every registration sticker or digital registration sticker
issued as evidence of current registration shall designate the year number
for which it is issued and such other letters or numbers as the Secretary may
prescribe and shall be of a contrasting color with the registration plates or digital registration plates and
registration stickers or digital registration stickers of the previous year.
(c) Each registration plate or digital registration plate and the required letters and numerals thereon,
except the year number for which issued, shall be of sufficient size to be
plainly readable from a distance of 100 feet during daylight, and shall be
coated with reflectorizing material.  The dimensions of the plate issued to
vehicles of the first division shall be 6 by 12 inches.
(d) The Secretary of State shall issue for every passenger motor vehicle
rented without a driver the same type of registration plates or digital registration plates as the type of
plates issued for a private passenger vehicle.
(e) The Secretary of State shall issue for every passenger
car used as a taxicab or livery, distinctive registration plates or digital registration plates.
(f) The Secretary of State shall issue for every motorcycle
distinctive registration plates or digital registration plates distinguishing between
motorcycles having 150 or more cubic centimeters piston
displacement, or having less than 150 cubic centimeter
piston displacement.
(g) Registration plates or digital registration plates issued to vehicles for-hire may
display a designation as determined by the Secretary that
such vehicles are for-hire.
(h) (Blank).
(i) The Secretary of State shall issue for every public and private
ambulance registration plates or digital registration plates identifying the vehicle as an ambulance.
The Secretary shall forward to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services registration
information for the purpose of verification of claims filed with the
Department by ambulance owners for payment for services to public assistance
recipients.
(j) The Secretary of State shall issue for every public and private
medical carrier or rescue vehicle livery registration plates or digital registration plates displaying
numbers within ranges of numbers reserved respectively for medical carriers
and rescue vehicles.  The Secretary shall forward to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services registration information for the purpose of verification of claims filed
with the Department by owners of medical carriers or rescue vehicles for
payment for services to public assistance recipients.
(k) The Secretary of State shall issue distinctive license plates or digital registration plates or distinctive license plate stickers or digital registration stickers for every vehicle exempted from subsections (a) and (a-5) of Section 12-503 by subsection (g) of that Section, and by subsection (g-5) of that Section before its deletion by this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly. The Secretary shall issue these plates or stickers immediately upon receiving the physician's certification required under subsection (g) of Section 12-503. New plates or stickers shall also be issued when the certification is renewed as provided in that subsection.
(l) The Secretary of State shall issue distinctive registration plates or digital registration plates for low-speed vehicles.
(m) The Secretary of State shall issue distinctive registration plates or digital registration plates for autocycles.  The dimensions of the plate issued to autocycles shall be 4 by 7 inches.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-413) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-413)
Sec. 3-413. Display of registration plates or digital registration plates, registration stickers or digital registration stickers,
and drive-away permits; registration plate or digital registration plate covers.
(a) Registration plates or digital registration plates issued for a
motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, autocycle, trailer, semitrailer,
truck-tractor, apportioned bus, or apportioned truck shall be attached
thereto, one in the front and one in the
rear.  The registration plate or digital registration plate issued for a motorcycle, autocycle, trailer or
semitrailer required to be registered hereunder and any apportionment
plate issued to a bus under the provisions of this Code shall be attached
to the rear thereof. The registration plate or digital registration plate issued for a truck-tractor or
an apportioned truck required to be registered hereunder shall be
attached to the front thereof.
(b) Except for vehicles with rear loaded motorized forklifts, every registration plate or digital registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened
in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so as to
prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of not less than 5
inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a
place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained in a
condition to be clearly legible, free
from any materials that would obstruct the visibility of the plate. A registration plate or digital registration plate on a motorcycle may be mounted vertically as long as it is otherwise clearly visible. Registration stickers or digital registration stickers issued as
evidence of renewed annual registration shall be attached to registration
plates or displayed on digital registration plates as required by the Secretary of State, and be clearly visible at
all times. For those vehicles with rear loaded motorized forklifts, if the rear plate is securely fastened in a horizontal position as prescribed, the plate and registration sticker shall not be required to be clearly visible at all times as a result of the rear mounted motorized forklift obstructing the view.
(c) Every drive-away permit issued pursuant to this
Code shall
be firmly attached to the motor vehicle in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State.  If a drive-away permit is affixed to a motor vehicle in any other manner the
permit shall be void and of no effect.
(d) The Illinois prorate decal issued to a foreign registered
vehicle part of a fleet prorated or apportioned with Illinois, shall be
displayed on a registration plate or digital registration plate and displayed on the front of such
vehicle in the same manner as an Illinois registration plate or digital registration plate.
(e) The registration plate or digital registration plate issued for a camper body mounted on a
truck displaying registration plates or digital registration plates shall be attached to the rear of
the camper body.
(f) No person shall operate a vehicle, nor permit the operation of a
vehicle, upon which is displayed an Illinois registration plate or plates or digital registration plate or plates
or registration stickers or digital registration stickers, except as provided for in subsection (b) of Section 3-701 of this Code, after the termination of the registration
period for which issued or after the expiration date set pursuant to
Sections 3-414 and 3-414.1 of this Code.
(g) A person may not operate any motor vehicle that is equipped with registration plate or digital registration plate covers. A violation of this subsection (g) or a similar provision of a local ordinance is an offense against laws and ordinances regulating the movement of traffic.
(h) A person may not sell or offer for sale a registration plate or digital registration plate cover. A violation of this subsection (h) is a business offense.
(i) A person may not advertise for the purpose of promoting the sale of registration plate or digital registration plate covers. A violation of this subsection (i) is a business offense.
(j) A person may not modify the original manufacturer's mounting location of the rear registration plate or digital registration plate on any vehicle so as to conceal the registration or to knowingly cause it to be obstructed in an effort to hinder a peace officer from obtaining the registration for the enforcement of a violation of this Code, Section 27.1 of the Toll Highway Act concerning toll evasion, or any municipal ordinance. Modifications prohibited by this subsection (j) include  but are not limited to the use of an electronic device. A violation of this subsection (j) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-414) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-414)
Sec. 3-414. Expiration of registration.
(a) Every vehicle registration under this Chapter and every registration
card and registration plate or digital registration plate or registration sticker or digital registration sticker issued hereunder to a
vehicle shall be for the periods specified in this Chapter and shall expire
at midnight on the day and date specified in this Section as follows:
1. When registered on a calendar year basis     commencing January 1, expiration shall be on the 31st day of December or at such other date as may be selected in the discretion of the Secretary of State; however, through December 31, 2004, registrations of apportionable vehicles, motorcycles, motor driven cycles and pedalcycles shall commence on the first day of April and shall expire March 31st of the following calendar year;
1.1. Beginning January 1, 2005, registrations of     motorcycles and motor driven cycles shall commence on January 1 and shall expire on December 31 or on another date that may be selected by the Secretary; registrations of apportionable vehicles and pedalcycles, however, shall commence on the first day of April and shall expire March 31 of the following calendar year;
2. When registered on a 2 calendar year basis     commencing January 1 of an even-numbered year, expiration shall be on the 31st day of December of the ensuing odd-numbered year, or at such other later date as may be selected in the discretion of the Secretary of State not beyond March 1 next;
3. When registered on a fiscal year basis commencing     July 1, expiration shall be on the 30th day of June or at such other later date as may be selected in the discretion of the Secretary of State not beyond September 1 next;
4. When registered on a 2 fiscal year basis     commencing July 1 of an even-numbered year, expiration shall be on the 30th day of June of the ensuing even-numbered year, or at such other later date as may be selected in the discretion of the Secretary of State not beyond September 1 next;
5. When registered on a 4 fiscal year basis     commencing July 1 of an even-numbered year, expiration shall be on the 30th day of June of the second ensuing even-numbered year, or at such other later date as may be selected in the discretion of the Secretary of State not beyond September 1 next.
(a-5) The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, require an owner of a motor vehicle of the first division or a motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds to select the owner's birthday as the date of registration expiration under this Section. If the motor vehicle has more than one registered owner, the owners may select one registered owner's birthday as the date of registration expiration. The Secretary may adopt any rules necessary to implement this subsection.
(b) Vehicle registrations of vehicles of the first division shall be
for a calendar year, 2 calendar year, 3 calendar year, or 5 calendar year basis as provided for in this
Chapter.
Vehicle registrations of vehicles under Sections 3-808 and
3-809 shall be on an indefinite term basis or a 2 calendar year basis as
provided for in this Chapter.
Vehicle registrations for vehicles of the second division shall be
for a fiscal year, 2 fiscal year or calendar year basis as provided for
in this Chapter.
Motor vehicles registered under the provisions of
Section 3-402.1 shall
be issued multi-year registration plates or digital registration plates with a new registration card
issued annually upon payment of the appropriate fees.  Motor vehicles registered under the provisions of Section 3-405.3 shall be issued multi-year registration plates or digital registration plates with a new multi-year registration card issued pursuant to subsections (j), (k), and (l) of this Section upon payment of the appropriate fees. Apportionable
trailers and apportionable semitrailers registered under the provisions of
Section 3-402.1 shall be issued multi-year registration plates or digital registration plates and cards
that will be subject to revocation for failure to pay annual fees required
by Section 3-814.1.  The Secretary shall determine when these vehicles
shall be issued new registration plates or digital registration plates.
(c) Every vehicle registration specified in  Section 3-810 and every
registration card and registration plate or digital registration plate or registration sticker or digital registration sticker issued
thereunder shall expire on the 31st day of December of each year or at
such other date as may be selected in the discretion of the Secretary of
State.
(d) Every vehicle registration for a vehicle of the second division
weighing over 8,000 pounds,
except as provided in subsection (g) of this Section, and every
registration card and registration plate or registration sticker, or digital registration plate or digital registration sticker, where
applicable, issued hereunder to such vehicles shall be issued for a
fiscal year commencing on July 1st of each registration year. However,
the Secretary of State may, pursuant to an agreement or arrangement or
declaration providing for apportionment of a fleet of vehicles with
other jurisdictions, provide for registration of such vehicles under
apportionment or for all of the vehicles registered in Illinois by an
applicant who registers some of his vehicles under apportionment on a
calendar year basis instead, and the fees or taxes to be paid on a
calendar year basis shall be identical to those specified in this Code
for a fiscal year registration.  Provision for installment payment may
also be made.
(e) Semitrailer registrations under apportionment may be on a
calendar year under a reciprocal agreement or arrangement and all other
semitrailer registrations shall be on fiscal year or 2 fiscal year or 4
fiscal year basis as provided for in this Chapter.
(f) The Secretary of State may convert annual registration plates or digital registration plates or
2-year registration plates or digital registration plates, whether registered on a calendar year or fiscal
year basis, to multi-year plates.  The determination of which plate categories
and when to convert to multi-year plates is solely within the discretion of the
Secretary of State.
(g) After January 1, 1975, each registration, registration card and
registration plate or digital registration plate or registration sticker or digital registration sticker, where applicable, issued for
a recreational vehicle or recreational or camping trailer, except a
house trailer, used exclusively by the owner for recreational purposes,
and not used commercially nor as a truck or bus, nor for hire, shall be
on a calendar year basis; except that the Secretary of State shall
provide for registration and the issuance of registration cards and
plates or registration stickers, or digital registration plates or stickers, where applicable, for one 6-month
period in order to accomplish an orderly transition from a fiscal year
to a calendar year basis.  Fees and taxes due under this Code for a
registration year shall be appropriately reduced for such 6-month
transitional registration period.
(h) The Secretary of State may, in order to accomplish an orderly
transition for vehicles registered under Section 3-402.1 of this Code from
a calendar year registration to a March 31st expiration, require applicants
to pay fees and taxes due under this Code on a 15 month registration basis.
However, if in the discretion of the Secretary of State this creates an
undue hardship on any applicant the Secretary may allow the applicant to
pay 3 month fees and taxes at the time of registration and the additional
12 month fees and taxes to be payable no later than March 31, 1992.
(i) The Secretary of State may stagger registrations, or change the annual expiration date, as necessary
for the convenience of the public and the efficiency of his Office.  In
order to appropriately and effectively accomplish any such staggering, the
Secretary of State is authorized to prorate all required registration fees, rounded to the nearest dollar,
but in no event for a period longer than 18 months, at a monthly rate for
a 12-month registration fee.
(j) The Secretary of State may enter into an agreement with a rental owner, as defined in Section 3-400 of this Code, who registers a fleet of motor vehicles of the first division pursuant to Section 3-405.3 of this Code to provide for the registration of the rental owner's vehicles on a 2 or 3 calendar year basis and the issuance of multi-year registration plates or digital registration plates with a new registration card
issued up to every 3 years.
(k) The Secretary of State may provide multi-year registration cards for any registered fleet of motor vehicles of the first or second division that are registered pursuant to Section 3-405.3 of this Code. Each motor vehicle of the registered fleet  must carry a unique multi-year registration card that displays the vehicle identification number of the registered motor vehicle. The Secretary of State shall promulgate rules in order to implement multi-year registrations.
(l)   Beginning with the 2018 registration year, the Secretary of State may enter into an agreement with a rental owner, as defined in Section 3-400 of this Code, who registers a fleet of motor vehicles of the first division under Section 3-405.3 of this Code to provide for the registration of the rental owner's vehicle on a 5 calendar year basis. Motor vehicles registered on a 5 calendar year basis shall be issued a distinct registration plate or digital registration plate that expires on a 5-year cycle. The Secretary may prorate the registration of these registration plates or digital registration plates to the length of time remaining in the 5-year cycle. The Secretary may adopt any rules necessary to implement this subsection.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17; 100-863, eff. 8-14-18; 100-956, eff. 1-1-19; 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-414.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-414.1)
Sec. 3-414.1. Term of multi-year registration plates.
(a)  Registration
plates issued for motor vehicles shall be valid for
an indefinite term of not
less than one year.   Registration plates issued as two-year or five-year
plates may be issued as multi-year plates at the discretion of the
Secretary of State.  Current renewal registration stickers,
when necessary, are to be attached as provided in Section 3-413. The Secretary
may in his discretion prescribe a term greater than one year or may extend
the term of current registration plates for an additional calendar year
by appropriate public announcement made before August 1 of the current
registration
year.
(b) Registration plates issued to owners of vehicles subject to annual
registration for the first time during the term of the plates shall be valid
until the expiration of the term.  Current annual registration stickers
are to be attached as provided in Section 3-413.
(Source: P.A. 99-80, eff. 1-1-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-414.5)
Sec. 3-414.5. Multi-year registration.
(a)  The Secretary of State shall permit the owner of a motor vehicle of the first division or a motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds or a motor vehicle of the second division applying for a C class registration plate to register the motor vehicle for a period of 2 years if the owner selects to register his or her motor vehicle under this Section.
(1)          If the motor vehicle to be registered is     required to undergo emissions inspections, the 2-year registration must coincide with the emissions inspection cycle.
(2)          An applicant for a 2-year registration     shall apply online or by completing and mailing the appropriate 2-year registration application form to the address indicated on the form.
(3)          The owner of a motor vehicle with a     2-year registration may transfer that registration to another motor vehicle with the same emissions inspection requirements, if applicable.  The owner of a motor vehicle with a 2-year registration who discontinues use of the registration before the expiration of the 2-year period is not entitled to a complete or a prorated refund of the registration fee.
(4)          The fee for a 2-year registration shall     be twice the applicable annual registration fee for the motor vehicle being registered.  If the owner of a motor vehicle issued registration under this subsection is subject to an annual surcharge under Section 3-806 or 3-815, the Secretary of State shall collect the surcharge for each registration year of the multi-year registration at the same time the Secretary of State collects the one-time registration fee.
(b)          The Secretary of State shall permit the owner of a trailer to register the trailer for a period of either one year or up to an extended 5-year registration period.
(1)          The registration shall be based on a     recurring 5-year registration period.  The trailer owner may apply for an annual registration, registration for the full 5 years, or for the number of years remaining in the current 5-year cycle at the time of the registration application.
(2)          An applicant for a 5-year trailer     registration shall apply online or by completing and mailing the appropriate 5-year registration application form to the address indicated on the form.
(3)          The owner of a trailer with a 5-year     registration may transfer that registration to another trailer of the same weight class.  The owner of a trailer with a 5-year registration who discontinues use of the registration before the expiration of the 5-year period is not entitled to a complete or a prorated refund of the registration fee.
(4)          The fee for a 5-year registration shall     be the same as the applicable annual registration fee for the trailer being registered multiplied by the number of years remaining in the current 5-year cycle at the time of the registration application.
(c)  The Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement this Section.
(Source: P.A. 100-986, eff. 1-1-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-415) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-415)
Sec. 3-415. Application for and renewal of registration.
(a) Calendar
year.  Application for renewal of a vehicle registration shall be made by
the owner, as to those vehicles required to be registered on a calendar
registration year, not later than December 1 of each year, upon proper
application
and by payment of the registration fee and tax for such vehicle, as provided
by law except that application for renewal of a vehicle registration, as
to those vehicles required to be registered on a staggered calendar year
basis, shall be made by the owner in the form and manner prescribed by the
Secretary of State.
(b) Fiscal year.  Application for renewal of a vehicle
registration shall be made by the owner, as to those vehicles
required to be registered on a fiscal registration year, not
later than June 1 of each year, upon proper application and by
payment of the registration fee and tax for such vehicle as
provided by law, except that application for renewal of a vehicle registration,
as to those vehicles required to be registered on a staggered fiscal year
basis, shall be made by the owner in the form and manner prescribed by the
Secretary of State.
(c) Two calendar years.  Application for renewal of a vehicle
registration shall be made by the owner, as to those vehicles
required to be registered for 2 calendar years, not later than
December 1 of the year preceding commencement of the 2-year
registration period, except that application for renewal of a vehicle
registration, as to those vehicles required to be registered for 2 years
on a staggered registration basis, shall be made by the owner in the form
and manner prescribed by the Secretary of State.
(d) Two fiscal years.  Application for renewal of a vehicle
registration shall be made by the owner, as to those vehicles
required to be registered for 2 fiscal years, not later than
June 1 immediately preceding commencement of the 2-year
registration period, except that application for renewal of a vehicle
registration, as to those vehicles required to be registered for 2 fiscal
years on a staggered registration basis, shall be made by the owner in the
form and manner prescribed by the Secretary of State.
(d-5) Three calendar years.  Application for renewal of a vehicle
registration shall be made by the owner, as to those vehicles
required to be registered for 3 calendar years, not later than
December 1 of the year preceding commencement of the 3-year
registration period.
(d-10) Five calendar years. Application for renewal of a vehicle registration shall be made by the owner, as to those vehicles required to be registered for 5 calendar years, not later than December 1 of the year preceding commencement of the 5-year registration period.
(e) Time of application.  The Secretary of State may receive
applications for renewal of registration and grant the same
and issue new registration cards and plates or registration
stickers at any time prior to expiration of registration.
No person shall display upon a vehicle, the new registration
plates or registration stickers prior to the dates the Secretary of State
in his discretion
may select.
(f) Verification.  The Secretary of State may further
require, as to vehicles for-hire, that applications be
accompanied by verification that fees due under the Illinois
Motor Carrier of Property Law, as amended, have been paid.
(g) (Blank).
(h) Returning combat mission veterans. Beginning in registration year 2017, the application for renewal, and subsequent fees, of a vehicle registration for a member of the active-duty or reserve component of the United States Armed Forces returning from a combat mission shall not be required for that service member's next scheduled renewal. Proof of combat mission service shall come from the service member's hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay documentation received any time in the 12 months preceding the registration renewal. Nothing in this subsection is applicable to the additional fees incurred by specialty, personalized, or vanity license plates.
(Source: P.A. 98-539, eff. 1-1-14; 98-787, eff. 7-25-14; 99-32, eff. 7-10-15; 99-80, eff. 1-1-16; 99-642, eff. 7-28-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-416) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-416)
Sec. 3-416. Notice of change of address or name.
(a) Whenever any person after making application for or obtaining the
registration of a vehicle shall move from the address named in the
application or shown upon a registration card such
person shall within 10 days thereafter notify the Secretary of State of his or her old and new address.
(a-5) A police officer, a deputy sheriff, an elected sheriff, a law
enforcement officer for the Illinois State Police, or a fire investigator
who, in
accordance with Section 3-405, has furnished the address of the office of the
headquarters of the governmental entity or police district where he or she
works instead of his or
her domicile address shall, within 10 days after he or she is no longer
employed by that governmental entity or police district as a police officer, a
deputy sheriff, an elected sheriff, a law enforcement officer for the
Illinois State Police or a fire investigator, notify the Secretary of
State of the old address and his or
her new address. If, in accordance with Section 3-405, the spouse and children
of a police
officer, deputy sheriff, elected sheriff, law enforcement officer for the
Illinois State Police, or fire investigator have furnished the address of
the office of the headquarters of the governmental entity or police district
where the police officer, deputy sheriff, elected sheriff, law enforcement
officer for the Illinois State Police, or fire investigator works instead
of their domicile address, the spouse and children shall notify the Secretary
of State of their old address and new address within 10 days after the police
officer, deputy sheriff, elected sheriff, law enforcement officer for the
Illinois State Police, or fire investigator is no longer employed by that
governmental entity or police district as a police officer, deputy sheriff,
elected sheriff, law enforcement officer for the Illinois State Police, or
fire investigator.
(b) Whenever the name of any person who has made application for or
obtained the registration of a vehicle is thereafter changed by marriage or
otherwise such person shall within 10 days notify the Secretary of State of
such former and new name.
(c) In either event, any such person may obtain a corrected registration
card or certificate of title upon application and payment of the statutory
fee.
(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-417) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-417)
Sec. 3-417. Lost or damaged or stolen cards, plates and registration
stickers.
(a) In the event any registration card, plate or digital plate, registration
sticker or digital registration sticker, or other Illinois evidence of proper registration is lost,
mutilated or becomes illegible, the owner or legal representative or
successor in interest of the owner of the vehicle for which the same was
issued as shown by the records of the Secretary of State shall
immediately make application for and may obtain a duplicate under a new
registration card, plate or digital plate, registration sticker or digital registration sticker, or other Illinois
evidence of proper registration.
(b) In the event any registration card, plate or digital plate, registration sticker or digital registration sticker,
or other Illinois evidence of proper registration is stolen from the
owner, the owner or legal representative or successor in interest of the
owner of the vehicle shall promptly notify the
Secretary of State, and in order to comply with Section 3-413 of this Act
the owner shall make application for and obtain a
duplicate registration card, plate or digital plate, registration sticker or digital registration sticker, or other
Illinois evidence of proper registration.
(c) The Secretary of State may, if advisable, issue a
substitute or new registration number in lieu of issuing a duplicate.
(d) An applicant for a duplicate shall furnish information
satisfactory to and prescribed by the Secretary of State, and he or she shall
forward with the application, the fees prescribed by law.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-418) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-418)
Sec. 3-418. 
		Registration under new identifying number.
When the Secretary of State issues a new identifying number, such motor
vehicle shall be registered under such identifying number in lieu of the
former identifying number.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-419) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-419)
Sec. 3-419. 
		Regulations governing change of motors.
The Secretary of State is authorized to adopt and enforce such
registration rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary and
compatible with the public interest with respect to the change or
substitution of one engine in place of another in any motor vehicle.
Where a substitution or change changes the classification of a motor
vehicle for registration purposes resulting in requiring the payment of a
greater fee or tax, the owner shall be required to reclassify the
registration and pay the higher or greater fee or tax due.
(Source: P.A. 77-364.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-421) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-421)
Sec. 3-421. Right of reassignment.
(a) Every natural person
shall have the right of reassignment of the license number issued
to him during the current registration plate or digital registration plate term, for the
ensuing registration plate or digital registration plate term, provided his or her application
for reassignment is received in the Office of the Secretary of
State on or before September 30 of the final year of the
registration plate or digital registration plate term as to a vehicle registered on a calendar
year, and on or before March 31 as to a vehicle registered on
a fiscal year.  The right of reassignment shall apply to every natural person
under the staggered registration system provided the application for reassignment
is received in the Office of the Secretary of State by the 1st day of the
month immediately preceding the applicant's month of expiration.
In addition, every natural person shall have the right of
reassignment of the license number issued to him for a two-year
registration, for the ensuing two-year period.  Where the
two-year period is for two calendar years, the application
for reassignment must be received by the Secretary
of State on or before September 30th of the year preceding
commencement of the two-year period.  Where the two-year
period is for two fiscal years commencing on July 1, the
application for reassignment must be received by the Secretary
of State on or before April 30th immediately preceding
commencement of the two-year period.
(b) Notwithstanding the above provision, the Secretary of
State shall, subject to the existing right of reassignment,
have the authority to designate new specific combinations of
numerical, alpha-numerical, and numerical-alpha licenses for
vehicles registered on a calendar year or on a fiscal year,
whether the license be issued for one or more years.  The new
combinations so specified shall not be subject to the right
of reassignment, and no right of reassignment thereto may at
any future time be acquired.
(c) If a person has a registration plate in his or her name and seeks to reassign the registration plate to his or her  spouse, the Secretary shall waive any transfer fee or vanity or personalized registration plate fee upon both spouses signing a form authorizing the reassignment of registration.
(c-1) If a person who has a registration plate in his or her name seeks to reassign the registration plate to his or her child, the Secretary shall waive any transfer fee or vanity or personalized registration plate fee.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19; 101-611, eff. 6-1-20; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-422)
Sec. 3-422. Issuance of confidential license plates and registrations.
(a) Requirements for use of confidential vehicle license plates and registrations.  Confidential vehicle license plates and registrations may be issued to local, state, and federal government agencies for bona fide law enforcement purposes.  The plates and registrations may be issued in fictitious names and addresses, and may be used only in confidential, investigative, or undercover law enforcement operations.
(b) Application procedures for confidential plates and registrations:
(1)  Applications by local, state, and federal     government agencies for confidential license plates and registrations must be made to the Secretary of State Police Department on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of State Police Department.
(2)  The application form must include information,     as specific as possible without compromising investigations or techniques, setting forth the need for the license plates and registrations and the uses to which the license plates and registrations will be limited.
(3)  The application form must be signed and verified     by the local, state, or federal government agency head or designee.
(4)  Registration information maintained by the     Secretary of State Police Department for confidential license plates and registrations must show the fictitious names and addresses on all records subject to public disclosure.  All other information concerning these confidential license plates and registrations are exempt from disclosure unless the disclosure is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) Revocation and cancellation procedures for confidential license plates and registrations:
(1)   The Secretary of State Police Department may     revoke or refuse to renew confidential license plates and registrations when they have reasonable cause to believe the license plates and registrations are being used for purposes other than those set forth in the application form or authorized by this Section, or where records indicate that within a one-year period five or more parking or toll highway violations have been issued to the vehicle associated with the license plate and registration and those violations remain unpaid.
(2)  A government agency must request cancellation of     confidential license plates and registrations that are no longer required for the purposes for which they were issued.
(3)  All revoked confidential license plates and     certificates of registration must be promptly returned to the Secretary of State Police Department by the government agency to which they were issued.
(d) All fees collected for the issuance of confidential license plates and registrations must be deposited in the Secretary of State Police Services Fund.
(Source: P.A. 96-549, eff. 8-17-09.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. V heading)
ARTICLE V.  
		TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION
(625 ILCS 5/3-501) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-501)
Sec. 3-501. 
		Registration expires on transfer by owner. 
		Whenever the owner of a registered vehicle transfers or assigns his
title, or interest thereto, the registration of such vehicle shall expire
and the owner shall not be entitled to any refund of the registration fee.
The owner shall remove the registration plates and registration stickers,
if any, therefrom and forward the
same to the Secretary of State or may have such plates
and registration stickers, if any, and the registration
number thereon assigned to another vehicle upon payment of the fees
required by law and subject to the rules and regulations of the Secretary
of State.
(Source: P.A. 80-230; 80-1185.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-501.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-501.1)
Sec. 3-501.1. Transfer or return of vanity or personalized license
plates.  When any person who has been issued vanity or personalized license
plates or digital license plates sells, trades, or otherwise releases the ownership of the vehicle
upon which the vanity or personalized license plates or digital license plates have been displayed,
he or she shall immediately report the transfer of such plates or digital plates to an acquired
motor vehicle pursuant to Section 3-501 and pay the transfer fee
or
shall, upon the request of the Secretary, immediately return such plates
to the Secretary of State. The right to
reassignment of the registration plate or digital registration plate number shall apply as provided in
Section 3-421 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-502) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-502)
Sec. 3-502. 
		New owner must secure new registration.
The transferee before operating or permitting the operation of such
vehicle upon a highway shall apply for and obtain the registration thereof,
as upon an original registration, except as otherwise permitted in Sections
3-401, 3-503 and 3-504.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-503) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-503)
Sec. 3-503. 
		Transfers to dealers.
When the transferee of a vehicle is a dealer who holds the same for
resale and lawfully operates the same under dealers' number plates or when
the transferee does not drive such vehicle or permit it to be driven upon
the highways, such transferee shall not be required to obtain a new
registration of said vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-504) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-504)
Sec. 3-504. 
		Transfer by operation of law.
Except in case of joint tenancy with the right of survivorship or
surviving spouse or transfer pursuant to an order of the Illinois Commerce
Commission or Interstate Commerce Commission, whenever the title or
interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle shall pass to another
otherwise than by voluntary transfer, except a transfer pursuant to an
order of the Illinois Commerce Commission or Interstate Commerce
Commission, the registration thereof shall expire and the vehicle shall not
be operated upon the highways unless and until the person entitled to
possession of such vehicle shall apply for and obtain the registration
thereof.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-505) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-505)
Sec. 3-505. 
		Transfer of Reciprocity Permit or Prorate Decals.
Whenever the owner of a vehicle properly registered in another State
transfers his interest thereto, Illinois evidence of proper registration
in such other State, that is an Illinois Reciprocity Permit
or a Prorate
Decal, shall expire and the owner shall remove the same from such
vehicle and forward the same to the Secretary of State.
The owner may, however, instead have such Illinois evidence of proper
registration in another State assigned to another vehicle also properly
registered in another State, upon payment of the fees required by law
and subject to the rules and regulations of the Secretary.
(Source: P.A. 81-886.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-506)
Sec. 3-506. Transfer of plates to spouses of military service members. Upon the death of a military service member who has been issued a special plate under Section 3-609.1, 3-620, 3-621, 3-622, 3-623, 3-624, 3-625, 3-626, 3-628, 3-638, 3-642, 3-645, 3-647, 3-650, 3-651, 3-666, 3-667, 3-668, 3-669, 3-676, 3-677, 3-680, 3-681, 3-683, 3-686, 3-688, 3-693, 3-698, 3-699.12, 3-699.15, 3-699.16, 3-699.17, 3-699.19, or  3-699.20 of this Code, 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 the purposes of this Section, "service member" means any individual who is serving or has served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard or other reserve components of the Armed Forces, and has been issued a special plate listed in this Section.
(Source: P.A. 101-51, eff. 7-12-19; 102-154, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. VI heading)
ARTICLE VI.  SPECIAL PLATES AND SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE STICKERS
(Source: P.A. 94-564, eff. 8-12-05.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-600) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-600)
Sec. 3-600. Requirements for issuance of special plates.
(a) The Secretary of State shall issue only special plates that have been authorized by the General Assembly. Except as provided in subsection (a-5), the Secretary of State shall not issue a series of special plates, or Universal special plates associated with an organization authorized to issue decals for Universal special plates,
unless applications, as prescribed by the Secretary, have been received for 2,000
 plates of that series. Where a special plate is authorized by law to raise funds for a specific civic group, charitable entity, or other identified organization, or when the civic group, charitable entity, or organization is authorized to issue decals for Universal special license plates, and where the Secretary of State has not received the required number of applications to issue that special plate within 2 years of the effective date of the Public Act authorizing the special plate or decal, the Secretary of State's authority to issue the special plate or a Universal special plate associated with that decal is nullified. All applications for special plates shall be on a form designated by the Secretary and shall be accompanied by any civic group's, charitable entity's, or other identified fundraising organization's portion of the additional fee associated with that plate or decal. All fees collected under this Section are non-refundable and shall be deposited in the special fund as designated in the enabling legislation, regardless of whether the plate or decal is produced. Upon the adoption of this amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly, no further special license plates shall be authorized by the General Assembly unless that special license plate is authorized under subsection (a-5) of this Section.
(a-5) If the General Assembly authorizes the issuance of a special plate that recognizes the applicant's military service or receipt of a military medal or award, the Secretary may immediately begin issuing that special plate.
(b) The Secretary of State, upon issuing a new series of special license
plates, shall notify all law enforcement officials of the design, color and
other special features of the special license plate series.
(c) This Section shall not apply to the
Secretary of State's discretion as established in Section 3-611.
(d)  If a law authorizing a special license plate provides that the sponsoring organization is to designate a charitable entity as the recipient of the funds from the sale of that license plate, the designated charitable entity must be in compliance with the registration and reporting requirements of the Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act. In addition, the charitable entity must annually provide the Secretary of State's office a letter of compliance issued by the Illinois Attorney General's office verifying the entity is in compliance with the Acts.
In the case of a law in effect before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, the name of the charitable entity which is to receive the funds shall be provided to the Secretary of State within one year after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly.   In the case of a law that takes effect on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, the name of the charitable entity which is to receive the funds shall be provided to the Secretary of State within one year after the law takes effect.  If the organization fails to designate an appropriate charitable entity within the one-year period, or if the designated charitable entity fails to annually provide the Secretary of State a letter of compliance issued by the Illinois Attorney General's office, any funds collected from the sale of plates authorized for that organization and not previously disbursed shall be transferred to the General Revenue Fund, and the special plates shall be discontinued.
(e)  If fewer than 1,000 sets of any special license plate authorized by law and issued by the Secretary of State are actively registered for 2 consecutive calendar years, the Secretary of State may discontinue the issuance of that special license plate or require that special license plate to be exchanged for Universal special plates with appropriate decals.
(f)  Where special license plates have been discontinued pursuant to subsection (d) or (e) of this Section, or when the special license plates are required to be exchanged for Universal special plates under subsection (e) of this Section, all previously issued plates of that type shall be recalled.  Owners of vehicles which were registered with recalled plates shall not be charged a reclassification or registration sticker replacement plate fee upon the issuance of new plates for those vehicles.
(g)  Any special plate that is authorized to be issued for motorcycles may also be issued for autocycles.
(h) The Secretary may use alternating numeric and alphabetical characters when issuing a special registration plate authorized under this Chapter.
(i) The Secretary of State may issue digital registration plates and stickers in accordance with this Section and Section 3-401.5.
(Source: P.A. 100-956, eff. 1-1-19; 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-601) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-601)
Sec. 3-601. Operation of vehicles under special plates.
(a) A manufacturer owning any unregistered vehicle of a type otherwise
required to be registered under this Act may operate or move such upon the
highways without registering each such vehicle upon condition that any such
vehicle display thereon, a special plate or plates issued to such owner as
provided in this Article.
(b) A dealer owning any unregistered vehicle of a type otherwise
required to be registered under this Act and held by him for sale or
resale, may operate or move such upon the highways without registering each
such vehicle upon condition that any such vehicle display thereon a special
plate or plates issued to such owner as provided in this Article. A dealer may use a special plate issued to the dealer to transport a vehicle sold to a customer either by towing or by driving the sold vehicle with the special plate attached to the vehicle.
(c) A transporter may operate or move any vehicle not owned by him upon
the highways by the driveaway or towaway methods solely for the purpose of
delivery upon likewise displaying thereon like plates issued to him as
provided in this Article.
(d) A boat dealer owning any boat trailer of a type otherwise required
to be registered under this Act may operate or move such upon the highways
and haul a boat customarily sold with such boat trailer, without
registering each such boat trailer upon condition that any such boat
trailer display thereon, in the manner prescribed in Section 3-413, a
special plate or plates issued to such owner as provided in this Article.
(e) Any person owning unregistered vehicles of a type required to be
registered and which are exclusively operated off the highways and upon
private property, may move such vehicles from one plant location to another
upon the highways without registering each such vehicle upon conditions
that any such vehicle display thereon a special plate or plates issued to
such persons as provided in this Article. Such vehicles must be unladen and
may not be operated upon any highways with such special plates except for
the interplant movement.
(f) Any person owning a vehicle of a type required to be registered
which when purchased is not yet equipped for work or service, may move such
vehicle from the point of original manufacture or sale to a body shop or
other place where the vehicle is to be equipped for work or service and
from such point to the owner's place of business without first registering
each such vehicle upon condition that any such vehicle display thereon a
special plate or plates issued to such person as provided in this Article.
Upon completion of such movement, any such vehicle subject to registration
must be properly registered.
(g) Special plates issued under this Article must be displayed in the
manner provided for in Section 3-413.
(h) Any such vehicle bearing such special plate or plates may be
operated without registration for any purpose, except that no such special
plate or plates shall be used on any vehicle which is rented by the
manufacturer or dealer to another person or which is used to transport
passengers or property for hire, nor, except as provided in paragraph (i)
of this Section, shall any such special plate or plates be used on a second
division vehicle which is carrying cargo or merchandise except in
demonstrating such second division vehicle for the purposes of sale, or for
the purpose of testing engine and driveline components.
(i) The provisions of this Article authorizing special plates shall not
apply to work or service vehicles owned by a manufacturer, transporter or
dealer except a truck up to 8,000 pounds gross weight owned by a dealer and
used for hauling parts incidental to the operation of the dealer's
business.
(j) The Secretary of State may limit the number of special plates issued
to any applicant.
(Source: P.A. 101-505, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-602) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-602)
Sec. 3-602. Certificate and special plates for dealers, manufacturers,
and transporters.
(a) Any dealer, manufacturer, or transporter
may make application to the Secretary of State upon the appropriate form
for a certificate containing a general distinguishing number and for one or
more sets of special plates as appropriate to various types
of vehicles subject to registration hereunder. The applicant shall
submit such proof of his or her status as a bona fide dealer,
manufacturer,
or transporter as may be reasonably required by the Secretary of State.
(b) The Secretary of State, upon granting any such application, shall
issue to the applicant a certificate containing the applicant's name and
address and special plates as applied for.  Both the certificates and
special plates shall display the general distinguishing number assigned
to the applicant.
(c) The Secretary of State shall issue special plates to dealers and
manufacturers in accordance with the following formula:
number vehicles
maximum number sets
maximum number
sold in previous
of special plates
additional sets
calendar year
issued at fee set
issued at fee
by Sec. 3-810
set by Sec. 3-806
0
0
0
1-10
1
1
11-25
2
2
26-100
8
8
101-250
12
12
251-500
20
20
501-750
30
30
751-1000
40
40
1001-1500
50
50
1501-2000
60
60
2001-2500
70
70
2501+
90
90
For those Dealers with annual sales over 2501, special plates will be
allocated based on 10 sets of plates under each section for each additional
500 vehicles sold.
The limit on the maximum number of additional sets issued to
manufacturers at the fee set by Section 3-806 may be lifted at the
discretion of the Secretary of State.
The Secretary shall issue to a new dealer or manufacturer not more than
8 sets of special plates at each fee.  If the new dealer or manufacturer
has acquired his or her business from a previous dealer or manufacturer, he
or she may
be issued a number of sets based upon the number of vehicles sold in the
previous calendar year by the previous dealer or manufacturer.  If the new
dealer or manufacturer was in business for only a part of the previous calendar
year, the number of special plates to which he or she is entitled may be
extrapolated
from the number of vehicles he or she sold during that part of the year.
(c-5) The Secretary may limit the number of special plates authorized under this Section that are issued to dealers, manufacturers, or transporters based on factors including, but not limited to, sales of vehicles, revenue, or number of employees.
(d) Any manufacturer of engine and driveline components may apply to the
Secretary of State for a license to operate vehicles in which such
components are installed on the public highways of the State for the
purpose of testing such components. The application shall describe the
components and the vehicles in which they are installed, and shall contain
such additional information as the Secretary shall prescribe. Upon receipt
of an application and an accompanying fee of $1000, the Secretary shall issue
to the applicant a license for the entire test period of the components
described in the application.
Every licensee shall keep a record of each vehicle operated under such
license which shall be open to inspection by the Secretary or his
authorized representative for inspection at any reasonable time during the
day or night.
The license of a manufacturer of engine and driveline components may be
denied, revoked or suspended if the Secretary finds that the manufacturer
has:
(1) violated this Code;
(2) made any material misrepresentation to the     Secretary of State in connection with an application for a license; or
(3) failed to produce for the Secretary of State any     record required to be produced by this Code.
This amendatory Act of 1983 shall be applicable to the 1984 registration
year and thereafter.
(Source: P.A. 101-505, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-603) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-603)
Sec. 3-603. Application for drive-away permits.
(a) A dealer who has sold a vehicle of a type otherwise required to
be registered under this Act to a nonresident of this State who does not
have currently valid registration in his home state, may provide
for the operation of such vehicle without registration from the place of
sale to the place of destination outside of the State of Illinois, by issuing
a
drive-away permit in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State and by
affixing the permit to
such vehicle in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State. Any vehicle
being operated pursuant to a drive-away permit may not
be used for
any other purpose and such permits shall be effective only for a period
of 30 days from the date of sale.
(b) Any dealer may make application to the Secretary of State upon
the appropriate form for drive-away permits for motor
vehicles sold
by such dealer. Along with such application each applicant shall submit
proof of his status as a bona fide dealer and any other information as
may be required by the Secretary of State. A non-resident who has
purchased a motor vehicle from a person who is not a dealer, may
likewise apply to the Secretary of State for a drive-away permit
for display upon such vehicle while being driven from Illinois to the
State of residence of the applicant. Along with such application, the
applicant shall submit proof of his non-residence and eligibility for a
reciprocal exemption from registration in Illinois.
All drive-away permits issued under such application
shall bear
a distinguishing number and such other features as may be required by
the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 96-1035, eff. 7-14-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-604) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-604)
Sec. 3-604. Expiration of special plates. Every special plate issued,
except those issued for dealers, manufacturers and transporters under
Section 3-602 and persons with disabilities under Section 
3-609 or 3-616, or deaf or hard of
hearing under Section 3-616 of this Code, may be issued for a 2
year period beginning January 1st of each odd-numbered year and ending
December 31st of the subsequent even-numbered year.  The special plates issued
to a person with
disabilities or a person who is deaf or hard of hearing shall expire according
to the multi-year procedure as established
by Section 3-414 of this Code.
Special plates issued to members of the General Assembly under Section
3-606 shall expire at midnight on the 31st day of January in odd-numbered
years.
(Source: P.A. 95-167, eff. 1-1-08; 96-79, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-605) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-605)
Sec. 3-605. 
		
		Manufacturers, engine and driveline component manufacturers,
transporters,
repossessors and dealers to maintain records.  Every manufacturer, engine and
driveline component manufacturer,
repossessor, transporter or dealer shall keep a written record of the
persons to whom such drive-away permits or special
plates are
assigned, which record shall be open to inspection by any public officer or
any employee of the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 92-680, eff. 7-16-02.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-606) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-606)
Sec. 3-606. Members of General Assembly. Upon receipt of a request of a
member of the General Assembly, accompanied by the appropriate application and
fee, the Secretary of State shall issue to the member 2 plates as described in
this Section. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, if the member so requests, the Secretary shall issue 2 
sets of such registration plates for use on 2 different motor vehicles. A
member may request that the Secretary of State issue registration plates in the
name of a corporation when the corporation owns or leases the vehicle to be
registered and the member is an officer or director of that corporation.  Such
registration plates shall be issued for a 2-year period beginning January 1 of
each odd-numbered year and ending December 31 of the subsequent even-numbered
year.  If the application is from a member of the Senate, there shall
appear on the rear plate, in addition to the designation of the State and the
year for which the license was issued, the word "official" and appropriate
wording or abbreviation indicating that the holder is a member of the
Senate, followed by the number of the senatorial district of the member.
On the front plate, there shall appear appropriate wording or abbreviation
indicating that the holder is a member of the Senate.  If
the application is from a member of the House of Representatives, there
shall appear on the rear plate, in addition to the designation of the State and
the year for which the license was issued, the word "official" and
appropriate wording or abbreviation indicating that the holder is a member
of the House of Representatives, followed by the number assigned to the
member.  On the front plate, there shall appear appropriate wording or
abbreviation indicating that the holder is a member of the House of
Representatives.  Numbers 1 through 118 shall be assigned and members with the
longest length of service as members of the legislature shall be given the
lower numbers.
When members have an equal length of service, the lower numbers shall be
given in alphabetical order based on surnames.
A member of the General Assembly who has a disability as defined under Section 1-159.1 may request one set of specialized plates which display the International Symbol of Access and shall be subject to the provisions within Section 3-616. The set of specialized plates displaying the International Symbol of Access shall only be issued along with the assignment of a corresponding disability placard that must be displayed in the vehicle. The surviving spouse of the member shall not be entitled to retain this plate.
(Source: P.A. 103-195, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-606.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-606.1)
Sec. 3-606.1. Retired members of the General Assembly. Upon receipt
of a request from a retired member of the General Assembly, accompanied
by the appropriate application and fee, the Secretary of State shall issue
to such retired member plates bearing appropriate wording or abbreviations
indicating that the holder is a retired member of the General Assembly.
 Such plates may be issued for a 2 year period beginning January 1st of
each odd-numbered year and ending December 31st of the subsequent even-numbered year. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, upon the death of a retired member who has been issued a retired member of the General Assembly plate, that member's surviving spouse shall be entitled to retain the plate so long as the surviving spouse is a resident of Illinois and transfers the registration to his or her name within 90 days of the death of the retired member.
A retired member of the General Assembly who has a disability as defined under Section 1-159.1 may request one set of specialized plates which display the International Symbol of Access and shall be subject to the provisions within Section 3-616. The set of specialized plates displaying the International Symbol of Access shall only be issued along with the assignment of a corresponding disability placard that must be displayed in the vehicle. The surviving spouse of the retired member shall not be entitled to retain this plate.
"Retired member" means any individual who (a) has served
as a member of the General Assembly for a minimum of 6 years, or (b) is 62
or older, has served as a member of the General Assembly for a minimum of 4
years, and retired prior to the convening of the 83rd General Assembly.
The fees and procedures relating to such plates for retired members of
the General Assembly shall be the same as the fees and procedures applicable
to personalized plates issued under this Code.
(Source: P.A. 103-195, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-606.5)
Sec. 3-606.5. Retired Executive Branch Constitutional Officers. Upon receipt of a request from a retired executive branch constitutional officer, accompanied by the appropriate application and fee, the Secretary of State shall issue to the retired executive branch constitutional officer plates bearing appropriate wording or abbreviations indicating that the holder is a retired executive branch constitutional officer and the office held.  Such plates may be issued for a 2-year period beginning on January 1 of each odd-numbered year and ending on December 31 of the subsequent even-numbered year. Upon the death of a retired executive branch constitutional officer who has been issued a retired executive branch constitutional officer plate, the retired executive branch constitutional officer's surviving spouse shall be entitled to retain the plate so long as the surviving spouse is a resident of Illinois and transfers the registration to his or her name within 90 days of the death of the retired executive branch constitutional officer.
For purposes of this Section, "retired executive branch constitutional officer" means any individual who has served at least one full term of office as (i) Governor; (ii) Lieutenant Governor; (iii) Attorney General; (iv) Secretary of State; (v) Comptroller; or (vi) Treasurer; and who was not removed from office pursuant to Section 14 of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970.
(Source: P.A. 102-1103, eff. 12-6-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-607) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-607)
Sec. 3-607. Amateur radio operators. Amateur radio operators may obtain the
issuance of registration plates or digital registration plates for motor vehicles of the first division, and
second division motor vehicles under 8,000 pounds, corresponding to their call
letters, provided they make application therefor, which is subject to the
staggered registration system, prior to October 1st of the final year of the
current registration plate or digital registration plate term and pay an additional fee of $4.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-609) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-609)
Sec. 3-609. Plates for veterans with disabilities.
(a)  Any veteran who holds proof of a service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and who has obtained certification from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse that the service-connected disability qualifies the veteran for issuance of registration plates or digital registration plates or decals to a person with disabilities in accordance with Section 3-616, may, without the payment of any registration fee, make application to the Secretary of State for license plates for veterans with disabilities displaying the international symbol of access, for the registration of one motor vehicle of the first division, one motorcycle, or one motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
(b)  Any veteran who holds proof of a service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and whose degree of disability has been declared to be 50% or more, but whose disability does not qualify the veteran for a plate or decal for persons with disabilities under Section 3-616, may, without the payment of any registration fee, make application to the Secretary for a special registration plate or digital registration plate without the international symbol of access for the registration of one motor vehicle of the first division, one motorcycle, or one motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
(c) Renewal of such registration must be accompanied with documentation
for eligibility of registration without fee unless the applicant has a
permanent qualifying disability, and such registration plates or digital registration plates may not be
issued to any person not eligible therefor. The  Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs may assist in providing the
documentation of disability.
(d)  The design and color of the plates shall be within the discretion of the Secretary, except that the plates issued under subsection (b) of this Section shall not contain the international symbol of access. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  Registration shall be for a multi-year period and may be issued staggered registration.
(e) Any person eligible to receive license plates under this Section who has been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act, or who has claimed and received a grant under that Act, shall pay a fee of $24 instead of the fee otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard multi-year registration plates or digital registration plates issued under Section 3-414.1, for motor vehicles registered at 8,000 pounds or less under Section 3-815(a), or for recreational vehicles registered at 8,000 pounds or less under Section 3-815(b), for a second set of plates under this Section.
(f) With respect to the supporting documentation required
to obtain a plate under this Section, the Secretary shall
allow an applicant to redact information on the documentation
that pertains to the nature of the applicant's health issue, unless that information is necessary to confirm that the applicant's disability is service-connected or to establish the degree of the applicant's service-connected disability.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19; 101-536, eff. 1-1-20; 102-273, eff. 8-6-21; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-609.01)
Sec. 3-609.01. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 95-167, eff. 1-1-08. Repealed by P.A. 96-79, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-609.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-609.1)
Sec. 3-609.1. Medal of Honor plates. Any resident of
the State of Illinois who has been awarded the Medal of Honor, or an Illinois resident who is the surviving spouse of a person who was awarded the Medal of Honor,
 may make application for the registration of a motor vehicle owned solely
or in part by such recipient, to the Secretary of State without the payment
of any registration fee.  Registration shall be for a multi-year period
effective from issuance.  The Secretary of State shall furnish at his or her office
at no cost to such Medal of Honor recipients, plates bearing
up to 3 letters designating the recipient's initials followed by the letters M O H
 signifying the Medal of Honor. The plate shall be suitable
for attachment to a motor vehicle or motorcycle registered under
this Code.
(Source: P.A. 101-262, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-609.3)
Sec. 3-609.3. Military series registration plates for veterans with disabilities. In lieu of receiving registration plates without the payment of a fee under Section 3-609, any veteran who holds proof of a  50% or greater service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs may apply for a military series registration plate in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State. Upon the veteran showing proof of the disability, a military series registration plate may be issued to the veteran without fee for the registration of one motor vehicle of the first division or one motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
(Source: P.A. 101-262, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-610) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-610)
Sec. 3-610. Members of Congress. Upon receiving an application for a certificate of registration for a
motor vehicle from a member of the Congress of the United States from
Illinois, accompanied with payments of the registration fees and taxes
required under this Act, the Secretary of State instead of issuing to such
member number plates as hereinabove provided, shall, if such member so
requests, issue to him two number plates as described in this Section.  Two duplicate
sets of these number plates may be issued if requested and may be used on 2 different
motor vehicles.  There shall appear, in addition
to the designation of the State and the year for which such license was
issued, if he is a member of the House of Representatives, the number of
the congressional district of such member in the center of the plate
followed in the next line by the words "U. S. Congressperson"; if he is the
senior Senator from Illinois, the number 1 shall be in the center of the
plate followed in the next line by the word "Senator"; and if he is the
junior Senator, the number 2 shall be in the center of the plate followed
in the next line by the word "Senator".
Such plates may be issued for a 2 year period beginning January 1st
of each odd-numbered year and ending December 31st of the subsequent
even-numbered years.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-610.1)
Sec. 3-610.1. Retired members of the Illinois congressional delegation. 
Upon receipt of a request from a retired member of the Illinois congressional
delegation, accompanied by the appropriate application and fee, the Secretary
of State shall issue to the retired member special registration plates
bearing appropriate wording
or abbreviations indicating that the holder is a retired member of the Illinois
congressional delegation.  The plates may be issued for a 2 year period
beginning January 1st of each odd-numbered year and ending December 31st of the
subsequent even-numbered year.
An applicant shall be charged a $15 fee for original issuance in addition to
the applicable registration fee.  This additional fee shall be deposited into
the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.  For each
registration renewal period, a $2 fee, in addition to the appropriate
registration fee, shall be charged and shall be deposited into the Retired
Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation Fund.
A retired member of the Illinois Congressional delegation who has a disability as defined under Section 1-159.1 may request one set of specialized plates which display the International Symbol of Access and shall be subject to the provisions within Section 3-616. The set of specialized plates displaying the International Symbol of Access shall only be issued along with the assignment of a corresponding disability placard that must be displayed in the vehicle. The surviving spouse of the retired member shall not be entitled to retain this plate.
"Retired member of the Illinois congressional delegation" means any
individual who has served as a member of the U.S. Senate or U.S. House of
Representatives representing the State of Illinois.  The term does not include
an individual who is serving in the U.S. Senate or U.S. House of
Representatives.
(Source: P.A. 103-195, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-611) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-611)
Sec. 3-611. Special designations. The Secretary of State, in his
discretion, may make special designations of certain designs or
combinations of designs, or alphabetical letters or combination of
letters, or colors or combination of colors pertaining to registration
plates issued to vehicles owned by governmental agencies, vehicles owned
and registered by State and federal elected officials, retired Illinois Supreme
Court justices, and appointed federal cabinet officials, vehicles operated
by taxi or livery businesses, operated in connection with mileage weight
registrations, or operated by a dealer, transporter, or manufacturer as
the Secretary of State may deem necessary for the proper administration
of this Code.  In the case of registration plates issued for vehicles
operated by or for persons with disabilities, as defined by Section
1-159.1, under Section 3-616 of this Code, the Secretary of State, upon
request, shall make such special designations so that automobiles bearing
such plates are easily recognizable through use of the international
accessibility symbol as automobiles driven by or for such persons.
In the case of registration plates issued for vehicles operated by a
person with a disability with a type four hearing disability, as defined pursuant to
Section 4A of the Illinois Identification Card Act, the Secretary of State,
upon request, shall make such special designations so that a motor vehicle
bearing such plate is easily recognizable by a special symbol indicating
that such vehicle is driven by a person with a hearing disability.
Registration plates issued to a person who is deaf or hard of
hearing under this Section shall
not entitle a motor vehicle bearing such plates to those parking privileges
established for persons with disabilities under this
Code. In the case of registration
plates issued for State-owned vehicles, they shall be manufactured in
compliance with Section 2 of the State Vehicle Identification Act. In the
case of plates issued for State officials, such plates may be issued for a 2-year
 period beginning January 1st of each odd-numbered year and ending
December 31st of the subsequent even-numbered year.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15; 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-611.5)
Sec. 3-611.5. Fire Chief license plates.
(a)  The Secretary, upon receipt of a request from a municipality or fire protection district that operates a fire department, accompanied by an application and the appropriate fee, may issue, to a fire chief, deputy fire chief, and assistant fire chief of each municipal fire department or fire protection district, special registration plates designated as Fire Chief license plates.  The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, owned by the fire department or the fire chief, deputy fire chief, or assistant fire chief of the fire department.  Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b)  The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary.  The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln" as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary may prescribe rules governing the requirements and approval of the special plates.  The fee for this plate for a vehicle owned by the fire chief, deputy fire chief, or assistant fire chief shall be the same as the fee prescribed for first division vehicles in Section 3-806 of this Code.
Permanent license plates for fire chief, deputy fire chief, or assistant fire chief vehicles owned by a municipal fire department or fire protection district shall be issued at the fee prescribed in Section 3-808.1(b).
(c) Any fire chief, deputy fire chief, or assistant fire chief operating warning devices as described in paragraph 2.1 of subsection (a) of Section 12-215 or subsection (b) of Section 12-601 upon a vehicle not owned by a municipality or fire protection district shall display license plates as described in this Section.
(d) With the exception of permanently issued license plates, upon the resignation, termination, or reassignment to a rank other than fire chief, deputy fire chief, or assistant fire chief, a person issued plates under this Section shall immediately surrender the license plate to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall have the ability to recover license plates issued under this Section.
(Source: P.A. 102-448, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-612) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-612)
Sec. 3-612. 
		Repossessor plates.
The Secretary, upon receipt of an application, made on the form
prescribed by the Secretary of State may issue to financial institutions,
to lending institutions and to persons engaged in the business of
repossessing motor vehicles for others in situations where the motor
vehicle is the security for the funds, special plates which may be used by
such financial institutions, lending institutions and repossessors solely
for the purpose of operating the motor vehicles which are repossessed by
such repossessors upon a default in the contract.
Said special plates shall, in addition to the legends provided in
Section 3-412 of this Act, contain a phrase "repossessor" and such other
letters or numbers as the Secretary of State may prescribe. If an applicant
for such plates is engaged in repossessing vehicles for other persons and
does not hold a certificate, registration or permit from the Illinois
Commerce Commission to conduct such an operation, the application shall be
denied.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-613) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-613)
Sec. 3-613. 
		Special inaugural license plate.
Any resident of Illinois, being a member of the Official Presidential
Inaugural Committee, may, during the period from January through February
15th of any year in which the President of the United States is being
inaugurated, display a special inaugural license plate furnished by such
person in lieu of the current and valid Illinois license plate issued to a
motor vehicle of the first division owned by such person, provided that the
official inaugural credentials or a valid certificate thereof acceptable to
the Secretary of State and the valid and current Illinois license plates
and registration card issued to such motor vehicle are simultaneously
carried within such vehicle and available for inspection.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-614) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-614)
Sec. 3-614. 
		Manufacturers of engine and driveline components.
The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made on the form
prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue to manufacturers of engine
and driveline components special plates which may be used by such
manufacturers solely for the purpose of operating motor vehicles of the
second division to test engine and driveline components installed in such
vehicles.
(Source: P.A. 85-1396.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-615) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-615)
Sec. 3-615. 
		Honorary Consular License Plate. 
		The Secretary, upon
receipt of an application made on the form prescribed by the Secretary of
State, may issue Illinois Honorary Consular license plates to any person who
is a non-resident and an official or employee of the Coordination Council for
North American Affairs as recognized in the Taiwan Relation Act, Public Law
96-8, and serving that instrumentality and temporarily residing in this
State.  In addition, these plates may be issued to United States nationals
or permanent residents who are appointed Honorary Consular officers and
confirmed by the Federal Department of State.
Such registration plates may be issued for a 2 year period beginning
January 1 of each odd-numbered year and ending December 31 of the
subsequent even-numbered year.  Applicants shall verify their status as
Honorary Consular or Taiwanese representatives on forms provided by the
Department of State.
In the event any holder of such registration plates or card leaves this
State or no longer serves as an Honorary Consular or Taiwanese official
or employee, the registration plates and card issued to such persons shall
terminate and the owner shall remove such plates from the vehicle so
registered and return them and the registration card to the Secretary of
State.  Such plates may not be transferred to any other person by the
holder or owner.
(Source: P.A. 85-992.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-616) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-616)
Sec. 3-616. Disability license plates.
(a) Upon receiving an application for a certificate of registration for
a motor vehicle of the first division or for a motor vehicle of the second
division weighing no more than 8,000 pounds, accompanied with payment of the
registration fees required under this Code from a person with disabilities or
a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, the Secretary of State,
if so requested, shall issue to such person registration plates as provided for
in Section 3-611, provided that the person with disabilities or person who is
deaf or hard of hearing must not be disqualified from obtaining a driver's
license under subsection 8 of Section 6-103 of this Code, and further provided
that any person making such a request must submit a statement, certified by
a
licensed physician, by a licensed physician assistant, or by a licensed
 advanced practice registered nurse, to
the effect that such person is a person with disabilities
as defined by Section 1-159.1 of this Code, or alternatively provide adequate
documentation that such person has a Class 1A, Class 2A or Type Four
disability under the provisions of Section 4A of the Illinois Identification
Card Act.  For purposes of this Section, an Illinois Person
with a Disability Identification Card issued pursuant to the Illinois Identification Card Act
indicating that the person thereon named has a disability shall be adequate
documentation of such a disability.
(b) The Secretary shall issue plates under this Section to a parent or
legal guardian of a person with disabilities if the person with disabilities
has a Class 1A or Class 2A disability as defined in Section 4A of the Illinois
Identification Card Act or is a person with disabilities as defined by Section
1-159.1 of this Code, and does not possess a vehicle registered in his or her
name, provided that the person with disabilities relies frequently on the
parent or legal guardian for transportation.  Only one vehicle per family
may be registered under this subsection, unless the applicant can justify in
writing the need for one additional set of plates.  Any person requesting
special plates under this subsection shall submit such documentation or such
physician's, physician assistant's, or advanced practice registered nurse's
statement as is required in subsection
(a) and a statement
describing the circumstances qualifying for issuance of special plates under
this subsection. An optometrist may certify a Class 2A Visual Disability, as defined in Section 4A of the Illinois Identification Card Act, for the purpose of qualifying a person with disabilities for special plates under this subsection.
(c) The Secretary may issue a
parking decal or
device to a person with disabilities as defined by Section 1-159.1 without
regard to qualification of such person with disabilities for a driver's license
or registration of a vehicle by such person with disabilities or such person's
immediate family, provided such person with disabilities making such a request
has been issued an Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card indicating that the
person named thereon has a Class 1A or Class 2A disability, or alternatively,
submits a statement certified by a licensed physician, or by a licensed physician
assistant or a licensed advanced practice registered nurse as provided in subsection (a), to
the effect that such
person is a person with disabilities as defined by Section 1-159.1. An optometrist may certify a Class 2A Visual Disability as defined in Section 4A of the Illinois Identification Card Act for the purpose of qualifying a person with disabilities for a parking decal or device under this subsection.
(d) The Secretary shall prescribe by rules and regulations procedures
to certify or re-certify as necessary the eligibility of persons whose
disabilities are other than permanent for special plates or
parking decals or devices issued under subsections (a), (b)
and (c).  Except as provided under subsection (f) of this Section, no
such special plates, decals or devices shall be issued by the Secretary of
State to or on behalf of any person with disabilities unless such person is
certified as meeting the definition of a person with disabilities pursuant to
Section 1-159.1 or meeting the requirement of a Type Four disability as
provided under Section 4A of the Illinois Identification Card Act for the
period of time that the physician, or the physician assistant or advanced
practice registered nurse as provided in
subsection (a), determines the applicant will have the
disability, but not to exceed 6 months from the date of certification or
recertification.
(e) Any person requesting special plates under this Section may also apply
to have the special plates personalized, as provided under Section 3-405.1.
(f) The Secretary of State, upon application, shall issue disability registration plates or a parking decal to
corporations, school districts, State or municipal agencies, limited liability
companies, nursing homes, convalescent homes, or special education cooperatives
which will transport persons with disabilities.  The Secretary shall  prescribe
by rule a means to certify or re-certify the eligibility  of organizations to
receive disability plates or decals and to designate which of the
2 person with disabilities emblems shall be placed on qualifying
vehicles.
(g) The Secretary of State, or his designee, may enter into
agreements with other jurisdictions, including foreign jurisdictions, on
behalf of this State relating to the extension of parking privileges by
such jurisdictions to residents of this State with disabilities who
display a special license plate or parking device that contains the
International symbol of access on his or her motor vehicle, and to
recognize such plates or devices issued by such other jurisdictions.  This
State shall grant the same parking privileges which are granted to
residents of this State with disabilities to any non-resident whose motor vehicle is licensed
in another state, district, territory or foreign country if such vehicle
displays the international symbol of access or a distinguishing insignia on
license plates or parking device issued in accordance with the laws of the
non-resident's state, district, territory or foreign country.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15; 99-173, eff. 7-29-15; 99-642, eff. 7-28-16; 100-513, eff. 1-1-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-617) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-617)
Sec. 3-617. 
		Driver education plates. 
		A High School operating passenger cars for a high school driver
training program, may operate or move the same upon the highway without
registering each such passenger car upon the condition that each such
passenger car display thereon, in the manner prescribed by Section
3-413, special plates issued to the high school under the provisions of
Section 3-808.
Such special plates may be issued only to a public high school or a
high school operated by a religious institution, and may be used only on
passenger cars used exclusively in high school driver training program
approved by the State Board of Education.
(Source: P.A. 81-1508.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-618) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-618)
Sec. 3-618. 
		Charitable vehicle plates. 
		Charitable vehicle plates shall
be of such color and design as prescribed by the Secretary. The fee for
such plates shall be as prescribed in Section 3-808 of this Code. Such plates
may be obtained by owners of charitable vehicles.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-619) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-619)
Sec. 3-619. 
		Sample Registration plates and stickers. 
		The Secretary
of State, upon receipt of an application made on the form prescribed by
the Secretary, may issue to any law enforcement agency in this State, or
to any authorized agency of any foreign jurisdiction, or to any motion
picture or television industry, one or more Sample
Registration Plates and stickers.  The design of such plates and
stickers shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary, and
shall be issued without charge. The Secretary of State, upon receipt of
an application made on the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue to
any other individual one or more Sample Registration Plates and stickers
for a fee of $4 for each Sample Registration Plate and sticker.
(Source: P.A. 91-37, eff. 7-1-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-620) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-620)
Sec. 3-620. The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made on the
form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration
plates  to United States citizens, who are present or former
members of the United States armed forces or any of its allies, and
who were prisoners of war of World War I, World War II, the
Korean Conflict, and the Vietnamese conflict,
or to the widowed spouse of a former member of the United States armed
forces, providing that widowed spouse was married to the POW at the time
of death, and is a single person at the time of application.  The special
plates issued pursuant to this Section shall be affixed only to passenger
vehicles of the first division subject to the
staggered registration
system, motorcycles, and vehicles of the second division having a gross
weight of 8,000
pounds or less and shall be issued
without charge.  Only one set of plates may be issued at no fee.
The design and color of the prisoner of war plates shall be wholly within
the discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 95-353, eff. 1-1-08.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-621) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-621)
Sec. 3-621. The Secretary, upon receipt of an application, made in the
form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue to Illinois residents who are current members, former members, or surviving spouses of former
members of the Illinois
National Guard, or the National Guard of any other State, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or Washington, D.C., special registration plates.  The special
plates issued
pursuant to this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of
the first division, motorcycles, or motor vehicles of the second division
weighing not
more than 8,000 pounds subject to the staggered registration system.
The design and color of such plates shall be wholly within the discretion of
the Secretary of State. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 101-262, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-622) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-622)
Sec. 3-622. The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the
form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue to
members of the
United States Armed Forces Reserves who reside in Illinois, and to Illinois
residents who are either former members of the United States Armed Forces
Reserves or the surviving spouses of United States Armed Forces Reserve
members who resided in Illinois, special
registration plates.  The special plates issued pursuant to this Section
shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles,
or
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds
subject
to the staggered registration system.  The design and color of such plates
shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 95-331, eff. 8-21-07; 95-353, eff. 1-1-08.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-623) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-623)
Sec. 3-623. Purple Heart Plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an
application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may
issue to recipients awarded the Purple Heart by a branch of the armed
forces of the United States who reside in Illinois,
special
registration plates.  The Secretary, upon receipt of the proper application, may also issue these special registration plates to an Illinois resident who is the surviving spouse of a person who was awarded the Purple Heart by a branch of the armed forces of the United States. The special plates issued pursuant to this Section
should be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the 1st division, including
motorcycles, or motor
vehicles of the 2nd division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates  in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
The Secretary of State must make a version of the special registration plates authorized under this Section in a form appropriate for motorcycles.
(b) The design and color of such plates shall be wholly within the discretion
of the Secretary of State.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, and the appropriate registration fee shall
accompany the application, except:
(1) a person eligible to be issued Purple Heart     plates may display the plates on one vehicle without the payment of any registration or registration renewal fee; and
(2) for an individual who has been issued Purple     Heart plates for an additional vehicle and who has been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act, the annual fee for the registration of the vehicle shall be as provided in Section 3-806.3 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-902, eff. 1-1-15; 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-624) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-624)
Sec. 3-624. Retired Military license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the
form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue to retired members of
the United States Armed Forces who reside in Illinois, special
registration plates.  The special plates issued pursuant to this Section
shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division, motorcycles, or
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds
and subject to the staggered registration system.  The design and color of
such plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates  in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(b) A charitable organization deemed eligible by the Secretary of State shall design decals to be affixed on plates issued under this Section.  The decals shall designate the applicant's branch of service, theater of action, or both. The Secretary may prescribe rules governing the requirements and approval of
charitable decals.
(c) The charitable organization authorized to design decals under subsection (b) of this Section may establish a fee for the purchase of
charitable decals and shall report by July 31 of each year to the
Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department the sticker fee, the number of
charitable decals sold, the total revenue received from the sale of charitable
decals during the previous fiscal year, and any other information deemed
necessary by the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 97-940, eff. 1-1-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-625) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-625)
Sec. 3-625. Pearl Harbor Plates. The Secretary, upon receipt of an
application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may
issue special registration plates to any Illinois resident who, while a
member of the armed forces of the United States, participated in the battle
of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, or to the widowed spouse of any Illinois
resident who, while a member of the armed forces of the United States,
participated in the battle of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, provided that
the widowed spouse was married to the battle of Pearl Harbor participant at the
time of the participant's death and is a single person at the time of
application.  The special plates issued pursuant to
this Section should be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the 1st
division, motorcycles, or motor vehicles of the 2nd division weighing not more
than
8,000 pounds. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates  in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
The design and color of such plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary of State.  Appropriate documentation, as
determined by the Secretary, and the appropriate registration
fee shall accompany the application.
(Source: P.A. 95-331, eff. 8-21-07; 95-353, eff. 1-1-08.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-626)
Sec. 3-626. Korean War Veteran license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated as
Korean War Veteran license plates to
residents of Illinois who participated in the United States Armed Forces during
the Korean War.  The special plate issued under this Section shall be affixed
only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles,
motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles as
defined by Section 1-169 of this Code. Plates issued under this Section shall
expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section
3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(d) The Korean War Memorial Construction Fund is created as a special fund
in the State treasury.  All moneys in the Korean War Memorial Construction Fund
shall, subject to appropriation, be used by the Department of Veterans' Affairs
to provide grants for construction of the Korean War Memorial to be located at
Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. Upon the completion of the
Memorial, the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall certify to the State
Treasurer that the construction of the Memorial has been completed. At the direction of and upon notification of the Secretary of State, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall
transfer all moneys in the Fund and any future deposits into the Fund into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate
Fund. Upon completion of the transfer, the Korean War Memorial Construction Fund is dissolved.
(e) An individual who has been issued Korean War Veteran license plates
for a vehicle
and who has been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act shall pay
the original issuance and the regular annual fee for the registration of the
vehicle as provided in Section 3-806.3 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 103-8, eff. 6-7-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-627)
Sec. 3-627. 
		Environmental License Plate.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates
designated to be environmental license plates.  The special plates issued under
this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division, motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000
pounds, and, as of January 1, 1996, recreational vehicles as defined by
Section 1-169 of this Code.
 Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion
of the Secretary of State.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany the application.
As of January 1, 1996, the Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the
plates to be issued as
vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this
Code.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in
addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable.  Of this fee, $25
shall be deposited into the State Parks Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License
Plate Fund, to be used by the
Secretary of State to help defray the administrative processing
costs.  For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the State Parks Fund and $2 shall be deposited into
the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 88-333; 88-670, eff. 12-2-94; 89-282, eff. 8-10-95.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-628)
Sec. 3-628. Bronze Star plates.
(a) Beginning January 1, 1996, in addition to any other special license
plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made
in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special
registration plates to residents of Illinois who have been awarded the Bronze
Star by the United States Armed Forces. The Secretary, upon receipt of the proper applications and fees, may also issue these special registration plates to an Illinois resident who is the surviving spouse of a person who was awarded the Bronze Star by a branch of the armed forces of the United States. The special plate issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division, motorcycles, or
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 93-140, eff. 1-1-04; 93-937, eff. 1-1-05; 94-343, eff. 1-1-06.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-629)
Sec. 3-629. Collegiate license plates; scholarship fund.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate,
the Secretary, upon receipt of all
applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the
Secretary of State, may issue collegiate license plates.
The collegiate plates issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds and
subject to the
staggered registration system.  Plates issued under this Section shall
expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established under Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary of State may,
at his or her discretion, issue the plates for any public college or university located in this State or for any degree-granting,
not-for-profit private college or university located in this State or a contiguous state. If the college or university is located in a contiguous state, there must be not less than 10,000 alumni of the college or university residing in this State. The
Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as
vanity plates or personalized in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
The plates are not required to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in
subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility
requirements including a minimum level of specialized license plates requests
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers
or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance
in addition to the applicable registration fee.  Of the original issuance fee
in the case of a public university or college, $25 shall be deposited into the
State College and University Trust Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund to be used by
the Secretary of State, subject to
appropriation, to help defray the administrative costs of issuing the plate.
Of the original issuance fee in the case of a degree-granting, not-for-profit
private college or university,
$25 shall be deposited into the University Grant Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund to be used by
the Secretary of State, subject to appropriation, to help defray the
administrative cost of issuing the plate.  In addition to the regular
renewal fee, an applicant shall be charged $27 for the renewal of each set of
license plates issued under this Section; $25 shall be deposited into the
State College and University Trust Fund in the case of a public university or
college or into the
University Grant Fund in the case of a degree-granting, not-for-profit private
college or university, and $2
shall be deposited into the Secretary of
State Special License Plate Fund plates for all collegiate plates.
(d) The State College and University Trust Fund is created as a special fund
in the State treasury.
 The State Treasurer shall create separate accounts within the State College
and University
Trust Fund for each public university or college for which collegiate license
plates have
been issued.  Moneys in the State College and University Trust Fund shall be
allocated to
each account in proportion to the number of plates sold in regard to each
public
university or college.
Moneys deposited into the State
College and University Trust Fund
during the preceding calendar year
shall be distributed, subject to appropriation, to each participating
public
university or college.  This revenue shall be
used for the sole purpose of
scholarship grant awards to Illinois residents.
(e) The University Grant Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  The State Treasurer shall create separate accounts within the University
Grant Fund for each university or college for which collegiate license
plates have
been issued.  Moneys in the University Grant Fund shall be
allocated to
each account in proportion to the number of plates sold in regard to each
university or college.
Moneys deposited into these accounts
during the preceding calendar year
shall, subject to appropriation, be distributed through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission  to participating private colleges and universities. This revenue shall be used for the sole purpose of scholarship grant awards to Illinois residents.
(Source: P.A. 95-444, eff. 8-27-07.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-630)
Sec. 3-630. Violence prevention license plate.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates
designated to be Violence Prevention plates.  The special plates issued under
this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division
or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion
of the Secretary of State.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany the application.
Beginning January 1, 1999, the Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow
the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in accordance with
Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $40 dollar fee for original issuance
in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable.  Of this fee,
$25 shall be deposited into the ICJIA Violence Prevention Fund as created by this Act
and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate
Fund to be used by the Secretary of State to help defray the administrative
processing costs.  For each registration renewal period a $27 fee, in addition
to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall
be deposited into the ICJIA Violence Prevention Fund and $2 shall be deposited into
the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 97-1151, eff. 1-25-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-631)
Sec. 3-631. 
		Sportsmen Series license plate.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates
designated to be Sportsmen Series license plates.  The special plates
issued under
this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division, motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000
pounds, and recreational vehicles as defined by
Section 1-169 of this Code.
 Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion
of the Secretary of State.
Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany the
application.  The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to
be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1
of this Code.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in
addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable.  Of this fee, $25
shall be deposited into the Illinois Habitat Fund and $15 shall be deposited
into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the
Secretary of State to help defray the administrative processing costs.  For
each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate
registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into
the Illinois Habitat Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State
Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 89-611, eff. 1-1-97; 90-14, eff. 7-1-97.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-632)
Sec. 3-632. 
		Wildlife Prairie Park license plate.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates
to be designated Wildlife Prairie Park license plates.  The special plates
issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the
first division, motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than
8,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles as defined by Section 1-169 of this
Code.  Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion
of the Secretary of State.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany the application.  The Secretary may, in his or her
discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in
accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in
addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable.  Of this fee, $25
shall be deposited into the Wildlife Prairie Park Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary of State to help defray the administrative processing costs.  For
each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate
registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into
the Wildlife Prairie Park Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of
State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 89-611, eff. 1-1-97; 90-14, eff. 7-1-97.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-633)
Sec. 3-633. 
		(Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 90-14, eff. 7-1-97.  Repealed by P.A. 99-483, eff. 7-1-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-634)
Sec. 3-634. Illinois Fire Fighters' License Plate.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates
designated to be Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial license plates.  The special
plates issued under
this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles having an engine over 150cc,
motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, or
recreational vehicles as defined in Section 1-169 of this Code,
 and subject to the
staggered registration system.  Plates issued under this Section shall
expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion
of the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may, in his or her
discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in
accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required to
designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412
of this Code.  The Secretary of State shall prescribe stickers or decals as
provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $27 fee for original issuance in
addition to the applicable registration fee.  Of
this additional fee, $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State
Special License Plate Fund and $12 shall be
deposited into the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial Fund.
For each registration renewal period, a $17 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.
Of this fee, $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License
Plate Fund and $15 shall be deposited into
the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial Fund.
(d) In addition to the purpose specified in Section 2-119(n), moneys in
the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial Fund shall, except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) and subject to appropriation by
the General Assembly, be used exclusively by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the following purposes:
(1) maintaining the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial;
(2) holding an annual memorial commemoration and     Medal of Honor ceremony and related activities; and
(3) providing scholarships, for graduate study,     undergraduate study, or any other post-secondary education approved by the Illinois Firefighter Memorial Foundation, to children and spouses of fire fighters killed in the line of duty.
(e) No more than 10%  of the annual proceeds of the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial Fund may, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, be used by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for exhibits for and the maintenance of the  Illinois Fire Fighter Museum, except that the 10% limit may be exceeded to pay for emergency repairs related to the structural stability of the Illinois Fire Fighter Museum. Prior to exceeding the 10% limit, the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall obtain the approval of a majority of the members of the Illinois Fire Fighters Memorial Foundation.
(Source: P.A. 99-812, eff. 1-1-17; 100-480, eff. 9-8-17.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-635)
Sec. 3-635. Master Mason plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as Master Mason license plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Master Mason Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the Master Mason Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Master Mason Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All money in the Master Mason Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation
by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to Illinois Masonic Charities Fund,
a not-for-profit corporation, for charitable purposes.
(Source: P.A. 99-294, eff. 1-1-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-636)
Sec. 3-636. Knights of Columbus plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as Knights of Columbus license plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Knights of Columbus Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the Knights of Columbus Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Knights of Columbus Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All money in the Knights of Columbus Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation
by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to charitable entities designated
 by the Knights of Columbus.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-637)
Sec. 3-637. D.A.R.E.
license plate.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates
designated to be D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) license plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger
vehicles of the first division, motor vehicles of the second division weighing
not more than 8,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles as defined by Section
1-169 of this Code.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion
of the Secretary of State.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany the application.
The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the
plates to be issued as
vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this
Code.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $45 fee for original issuance in
addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable.  Of this fee, $10
shall be deposited into the State D.A.R.E. Fund; $10 shall
be deposited into the County D.A.R.E. Fund if the county, as indicated by the
applicant's address,
has a D.A.R.E. program, otherwise the $10 fee shall be deposited into
the State D.A.R.E. Fund;
$10 shall be deposited
into the Municipal D.A.R.E. Fund if the municipality, as indicated by the
applicant's address, has a D.A.R.E. program, otherwise the $10 fee shall be
deposited into the County D.A.R.E. Fund if the county, as indicated by the
applicant's address, has a D.A.R.E. program, otherwise the $10 fee shall be
deposited into the State D.A.R.E. Fund;
and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State
Special License Plate Fund.
For each registration renewal period, a $29 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $9 shall be
deposited into the State D.A.R.E. Fund; $9 shall be deposited into the
County D.A.R.E. Fund if the
county, as indicated by the applicant's address,
has a D.A.R.E. program, otherwise the $9 fee
shall be deposited into the State D.A.R.E. Fund;
$9 shall be deposited
into the Municipal D.A.R.E. Fund if the municipality, as indicated by the
applicant's address, has a D.A.R.E. program, otherwise the $9 fee shall be
deposited into the County D.A.R.E. Fund if the county, as indicated by the
applicant's address, has a D.A.R.E. program, otherwise the $9 fee shall be
deposited into the State D.A.R.E. Fund;
and $2 shall be deposited into
the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The State D.A.R.E. Fund is created as a special fund in the State
Treasury.  All money in the State D.A.R.E. Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and approval by the Secretary, as grants to the Illinois D.A.R.E. Officers Association for its
D.A.R.E. program.
The County D.A.R.E. Fund is created as a special fund in the State Treasury.
All money in the County D.A.R.E. Fund shall be distributed, subject to
appropriation by the General Assembly, to the Secretary.  The
Secretary shall make grants of this money to counties for their
D.A.R.E. programs based on the proportion of money the County D.A.R.E. Fund has
received from each county, as indicated by the applicant's address.
The Municipal D.A.R.E. Fund is created as a special fund in the State
Treasury.  All money in the Municipal D.A.R.E. Fund shall be distributed,
subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, to the Secretary.
 The Secretary shall make grants of this money to municipalities
for their D.A.R.E. programs based on the proportion of money the Municipal
D.A.R.E. Fund has received from each municipality, as indicated by the
applicant's address.
(Source: P.A. 97-206, eff. 7-28-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-638)
Sec. 3-638. U.S. Veteran License Plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue U.S. Veteran license plates to residents of
Illinois who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of
State.  The special U.S. Veteran plate issued under this Section shall be
affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(d)   A charitable organization deemed eligible by the Secretary of State shall design decals to be affixed on plates issued under this Section. The decals shall designate the applicant's branch of service, theater of action, or both. The Secretary may prescribe rules governing the requirements and approval of charitable decals.
(e)   The charitable organization authorized to design decals under subsection (d) of this Section may establish a fee for the purchase of charitable decals and shall report by July 31 of each year to the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department the sticker fee, the number of charitable decals sold, the total revenue received from the sale of charitable decals during the previous fiscal year, and any other information deemed necessary by the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 99-166, eff. 7-28-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-639)
Sec. 3-639. Special registration plate or digital registration plate for a president of a village or
incorporated town or mayor.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made
in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates or digital registration plates
to presidents of villages and incorporated towns and mayors.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $15 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  This
additional fee shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License
Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative
processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $2 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  This additional fee shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-640)
Sec.  3-640. 
		Illinois and Michigan Canal plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as Illinois and Michigan Canal license plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Illinois and Michigan Canal Fund and $15
shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to
be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the Illinois and Michigan Canal Fund and $2 shall be deposited
into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Illinois and Michigan Canal Fund is created as a special fund in the
State treasury.  All money in the Illinois and Michigan Canal Fund shall be
used, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, by the Department of
Natural Resources for restoration and improvements of the Illinois and Michigan
Canal and its adjacent structures.
(Source: P.A. 90-527, eff. 11-13-97.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-641)
Sec. 3-641. Deceased police officer or firefighter plates.
(a) The Secretary,
upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the
form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue
special registration plates to the surviving spouse, children, stepchildren, and parents of a police officer or firefighter who has died in the line of
duty in this State.  The special plates issued
pursuant to this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of
the first division or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not
more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of
the Secretary. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $15 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  This
additional fee shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License
Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative
processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $2 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  This additional fee shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 101-358, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-642)
Sec. 3-642. Silver Star plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made
in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special
registration plates to residents of Illinois who have been awarded the Silver
Star by the United States Armed Forces. The Secretary, upon receipt of the proper applications and fees, may also issue these special registration plates to an Illinois resident who is the surviving spouse of a person who was awarded the Silver Star by a branch of the armed forces of the United States. The special plate issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division, motorcycles, or
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 93-140, eff. 1-1-04; 93-937, eff. 1-1-05; 94-343, eff. 1-1-06.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-643)
Sec. 3-643. Mammogram license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated
as Mammogram license plates.  The special plates issued under this Section
shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor
vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.  Plates
issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure
established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of
the Secretary, except that the phrase "Mammograms Save Lives" shall be on the plates.  The
Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
under Section 3-405.1 of the Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or
decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Mammogram Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the Mammogram Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Mammogram Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All money in the Mammogram Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Illinois Department of Public Health, to the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program for patient navigation services specifically for populations with the highest rates of breast cancer mortality in the State.
(Source: P.A. 102-967, eff. 1-1-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-644)
Sec. 3-644. Police Memorial Committee license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated
as Police Memorial Committee license plates.  The special plates issued under
this Section
shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor
vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.  Plates
issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure
established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of
the Secretary.  The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity
plates or personalized under Section 3-405.1 of the Code.  The Secretary shall
prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Police Memorial Committee Fund and $15
shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to
be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the Police Memorial Committee Fund and $2 shall be deposited
into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Police Memorial Committee Fund is created as a special fund in the
State treasury.  All money in the Police Memorial Committee Fund shall be paid,
subject to appropriation by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Police Memorial Committee for
maintaining a memorial statue, holding an annual memorial commemoration, and
giving scholarships or grants to children and spouses of police officers killed in the line of
duty.
(Source: P.A. 101-376, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-645)
Sec. 3-645. Vietnam Veteran License Plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue Vietnam Veteran license plates to residents
of Illinois who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of
State.  The special Vietnam Veteran plate issued under this Section shall be
affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 96-1409, eff. 1-1-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-646)
Sec. 3-646. Organ Donor Awareness license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated
as Organ Donor Awareness license plates.  The special plates issued under this
Section
shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor
vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.  Plates
issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure
established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of
the Secretary, except that the phrase "Be An Organ Donor" shall be on the
plates, and the design of the plates shall incorporate a reference to the
Chicago Bears
organization and Walter Payton.  The
Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
under Section 3-405.1 of the Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or
decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
additional fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Organ Donor Awareness Fund and
$15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this additional fee, $23
shall be
deposited into the Organ Donor Awareness Fund and $2 shall be deposited into
the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Organ Donor Awareness Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  Subject to
appropriation by the General Assembly
and approval by the Secretary, 50% of the moneys in the Organ Donor Awareness
Fund shall be paid as grants to the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, and the
remaining 50% of
the moneys in that fund shall be paid as grants to Mid-America Transplant
Services, or pursuant to any alternative distribution ratio mutually agreed upon by these 2 organizations.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-647)
Sec. 3-647. World War II Veteran License Plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue World War II Veteran license plates to
residents of Illinois who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the
Secretary of State.  The special World War II Veteran plate issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division,
motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than
8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the
staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 96-1409, eff. 1-1-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-648)
Sec. 3-648. Education license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated
as Education license plates.  The special plates issued under this Section
shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor
vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.  Plates
issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure
established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates
shall be determined by a contest that every elementary school pupil in the
State of Illinois is eligible to enter. The designs submitted for the contest
shall be judged on September 30, 2002, and the winning design shall be selected
by a committee
composed of the Secretary, the Director of State Police, 2 members of the
Senate, one member chosen by the President of the Senate and one member chosen
by the
Senate Minority Leader, and 2 members of the House of Representatives, one
member chosen by the Speaker of the House and one member chosen by the House
Minority
Leader.
The
Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates
under Section 3-405.1 of the Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or
decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for
original issuance,
in addition to the appropriate registration fee.
Of this $40 additional original issuance fee, $15 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special
License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the
administrative processing costs, and
$25 shall be deposited into the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Fund.
 For each registration renewal period, a $40 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.
Of this $40 additional renewal fee, $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of
State Special License
Plate Fund and $38 shall be deposited into the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Fund.  Each
fiscal year, once deposits from the additional original issuance and renewal
fees into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund have reached
$500,000, all the amounts received for the additional fees for the balance of
the fiscal year shall be
deposited into the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Fund.
(d) The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Fund
is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All 
moneys in the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Fund
 shall be apportioned according to Section 52 of the Higher Education Student Assistance Act.
(Source: P.A. 98-533, eff. 8-23-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-649)
Sec. 3-649. 
		West Point Bicentennial license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license
plate,
the Secretary, upon receipt of all
applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the
Secretary of State, may issue West Point Bicentennial license plates to
commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States Military
Academy at West Point, N.Y.
The
special West Point Bicentennial plate
issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her
discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in
accordance
with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required to
designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary
shall approve and prescribe
stickers
or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $15 fee for original issuance
in addition to the applicable registration fee.  This additional fee
shall be deposited into the Secretary of State
Special License Plate Fund.
For
each registration renewal period, a $2 fee, in addition to the appropriate
registration fee, shall be charged and shall be deposited into the Secretary
of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 92-477, eff. 1-1-02.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-650)
Sec. 3-650. Army Combat Veteran license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed
by the Secretary of State, may issue Army Combat Veteran license plates to
residents of Illinois who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the
Secretary of State.  The special Army Combat Veteran plate issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division,
motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than
8,000 pounds.  Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the
staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The plates shall display the Army Combat Infantry Badge.  In all other
respects, the design, color, and format of the plates shall be within the
discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or her
discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in
accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required to
designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412
of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements and,
in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as
provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 96-1409, eff. 1-1-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-651)
Sec. 3-651. U.S.
Marine Corps license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated as
U.S. Marine Corps license plates to residents of Illinois who meet eligibility
requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State.  The special plate issued
under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division, motorcycles, motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles as
defined by Section 1-169 of this Code.  Plates issued under this Section shall
expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section
3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State, except that the U.S. Marine
Corps emblem shall appear on the plates.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $5 fee for original issuance in
addition to the applicable registration fee.  This additional fee shall be deposited into the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund.  For each
registration renewal period, an $18 fee, in addition to the appropriate
registration fee, shall be charged.  This additional fee
shall be deposited into the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund.
(d) The Marine Corps Scholarship Fund is created as a special fund in
the State treasury.  All moneys in the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund shall,
subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary,
be used by the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Illinois, Inc., a recognized
charitable organization that meets the requirements of Title 26,
Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Code, to provide grants for
scholarships for higher education.  The scholarship recipients must be the
children of current or former members of the United States Marine Corps
who meet the academic, financial, and other requirements established by the
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. In addition, the recipients must be
Illinois residents and must attend a college or university located
within the State of Illinois.
(e) In addition, the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Illinois is authorized to provide grants to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, the Young Marine National Foundation, the Women Marines Association, and to any local chapter of the Marine Corps League that is located in Illinois. Any grant money paid from the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund shall be used for scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and career and technical education and certification, financial assistance, or monetary awards to veterans or veterans' families that are located within the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 101-89, eff. 7-19-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-652)
Sec. 3-652. Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council
of Carpenters license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as
Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters
license plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or
personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The Secretary shall
prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the
Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters
Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the
Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters
Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters
Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All moneys in the
Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters
Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation
by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to charitable entities designated
 by the
Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-653)
Sec. 3-653. Pet Friendly license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated
as Pet Friendly license plates.  The special plates issued under this Section
shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motor
vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, and
recreational vehicles as defined in Section 1-169 of this Code.  Plates
issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure
established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of
the Secretary, except that the phrase "I am pet friendly" shall be on the
plates.  The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or
personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of the Code.  The Secretary shall
prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
additional fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Pet Population Control
Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License
Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative
processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this additional fee,
$25 shall be deposited into the Pet Population Control Fund and $2 shall
be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 94-639, eff. 8-22-05; 95-331, eff. 8-21-07.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-654)
Sec.  3-654. Illinois Public Broadcasting System Stations
special license
plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as Illinois Public Broadcasting System Stations special
license
plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.
The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as
vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in
subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary, in his or her
discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided
under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40
fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Public Broadcasting
Fund and $15
shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to
be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the
Public Broadcasting
Fund and $2 shall be deposited
into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Public Broadcasting Fund is created as a special fund in the
State treasury.  Subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution 
by the Secretary, the Secretary shall pay
all moneys in the Public Broadcasting Fund
to the various Public Broadcasting System stations in Illinois for operating
costs.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-655)
Sec. 3-655.  Hospice license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated
as Hospice license plates.  The special plates issued under this Section
shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor
vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.  Plates
issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure
established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of
the Secretary.  The design of the plates shall include the word "Hospice" above
drawings of two lilies and a butterfly.
The
Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
under Section 3-405.1 of the Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or
decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Hospice Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the Hospice Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Hospice Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All money in the Hospice Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to a statewide organization whose primary membership consists of hospice programs to be used as follows:
(1) To fund projects relating to hospice care for     special groups, such as children, veterans, and ethnic, religious, gender, or minority groups, or to provide disease-specific research or outreach.
(2) To fund education and outreach for hospice     volunteers, patients, families, and health care professionals.
(3) To fund informational and educational media     programs regarding the availability of hospice services.
(4) To fund the expansion or enhancement of a     statewide organization whose primary membership consists of hospice programs toll-free referral line operated to provide hospice information.
(5) To fund the expansion or enhancement of a     statewide organization whose primary membership consists of hospice programs Internet website.
(6) To cover reasonable costs for special plate     advertising.
A statewide organization whose primary membership consists of hospice programs shall distribute grant moneys received under this subsection (d) through a standing committee that reviews funding solicitations and
awards.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-656)
Sec. 3-656. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 95-331, eff. 8-21-07. Repealed by P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-657)
Sec. 3-657.  Park District Youth Program license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license
plate,
the Secretary, upon receipt of all
applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the
Secretary of State, may issue Park District Youth Program license plates.  The
special Park District Youth Program plate
issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.
Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, must accompany each
application.
The Secretary,
in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe
stickers
or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Park District Youth Program Fund and $15
shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the Park District Youth Program Fund and $2 shall be deposited
into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Park District Youth Program Fund is created as a special fund in the
State
treasury.  All money in the Park District Youth Program Fund shall be paid,
subject to
appropriation by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Illinois Association
of Park Districts, a not-for-profit corporation, for grants to park districts
and recreation agencies providing innovative after school programming for
Illinois youth.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-658)
Sec. 3-658.  Professional Sports Teams license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated
as Professional Sports Teams license plates.  The special plates issued under
this Section
shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and motor
vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.  Plates
issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure
established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of
the Secretary, except that the plates shall, subject to the permission of the
applicable team owner, display the logo of the Chicago Bears, the Chicago
Bulls, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Chicago Cubs, the
Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Sky, the Chicago Red Stars, the Chicago Fire, or the St. Louis Cardinals, at the
applicant's option.  The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity
or personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of the Code.  The Secretary shall
prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Until July 1, 2023, of this
fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Professional Sports Teams Education Fund
and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate
Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing
costs. Beginning July 1, 2023, of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Common School Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Until July 1, 2023, of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the Professional Sports Teams Education Fund and $2 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Beginning July 1, 2023, of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Common School Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Professional Sports Teams Education Fund is created as a special
fund in the State treasury. Until July 1, 2023, the Comptroller shall order transferred and the Treasurer shall transfer all moneys in the Professional Sports Teams Education Fund to the Common School Fund every 6 months.
(e)   On July 1, 2023, or as soon thereafter as practical, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer the remaining balance from the Professional Sports Teams Education Fund into the Common School Fund. Upon completion of the transfer, the Professional Sports Teams Education Fund is dissolved, and any future deposits due to that Fund and any outstanding obligations or liabilities of that Fund shall pass to the Common School Fund.
(Source: P.A. 102-1099, eff. 1-1-23; 103-8, eff. 6-7-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-659)
Sec. 3-659.  Pan Hellenic license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made
in the
form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates
designated as
Pan Hellenic license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall
be
affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of
the
second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this
Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by
Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion
of the Secretary, except that an emblem of a Pan Hellenic eligible member shall
be on the
plate. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall
accompany each
application. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to
be issued as
vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
The plates
are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln" as prescribed in subsection
(b)
of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary, in his or her discretion, may
prescribe rules
governing the requirements and approval of the special plates.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for
original
issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $25
shall be deposited
into the Illinois Pan Hellenic Trust Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of
State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray
the
administrative processing costs. For each registration renewal period, a $27
fee, in
addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee,
$25 shall be
deposited into the Illinois Pan Hellenic Trust Fund and $2 shall be deposited
into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Illinois Pan Hellenic Trust Fund is created as a special fund in the
State
Treasury. The State Treasurer shall create separate accounts within the
Illinois Pan
Hellenic Trust Fund for each eligible member for which Pan Hellenic license
plates have
been issued. Moneys in the Illinois Pan Hellenic Trust Fund shall be allocated
to each
account in proportion to the number of plates sold in regard to each fraternity
or sorority.
All moneys in the Illinois Pan Hellenic Trust Fund shall be distributed,
subject to
appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants
to the
Illinois Alpha Kappa Alpha Charitable Foundation, Illinois Delta Sigma Theta
Charitable
Foundation, Illinois Zeta Phi Beta Charitable Foundation, Illinois Sigma Gamma
Rho
Charitable Foundation, Alpha Illinois Leadership Foundation, Illinois
Omega
Psi Phi Charitable Foundation, Illinois Kappa Alpha Psi Charitable Foundation,
Illinois
Phi Beta Sigma Charitable Foundation, or
Illinois Iota Phi Theta Charitable Foundation for charitable
purposes sponsored by the African-American fraternity or sorority.
(Source: P.A. 102-699, eff. 4-19-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-660)
Sec. 3-660.  September 11th license plates.
(a) Beginning on September 11, 2002, the Secretary, upon receipt of all
applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary,
may issue special registration plates designated as September 11th license
plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued
as vanity or personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The
Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412
of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $25 shall be deposited into the September 11th Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used
by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the September 11th Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The September 11th Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  Subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency

shall pay all moneys in the September 11th Fund as grants to aid victims of
terrorism and as grants to local governments to cover the costs of training,
equipment, and other items related to public safety initiatives intended to
prevent further acts of terrorism or to respond to further acts of terrorism
or other disasters or emergency situations in Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-661)
Sec.  3-661.  Illinois Route 66 license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as
Illinois Route 66
license plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles having an engine over 150cc, or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.
The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as
vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in
subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary, in his or her
discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided
under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40
fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Illinois
Route 66 Heritage Project
Fund and $15
shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to
be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the Illinois
Route 66 Heritage Project
Fund and $2 shall be deposited
into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Illinois
Route 66 Heritage Project
Fund is created as a special fund in the
State treasury.
Subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the
Secretary, Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project, Inc. shall use
all moneys in the Illinois
Route 66 Heritage Project
Fund
for the development of tourism, through education and interpretation,
preservation, and promotion of the former U.S. Route 66 in Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 99-865, eff. 1-1-17.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-662)
Sec. 3-662.  Stop Neuroblastoma license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates
designated as Stop Neuroblastoma license plates. The special plates issued
under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than
8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according
to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary, except that the following phrases shall be on the
plates: (i) "Stop Neuroblastoma" and (ii) "Stop Cancer". The Secretary may
allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized under Section
3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as
provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee
for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of
this fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Stop Neuroblastoma Fund and $15
shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund,
to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing
costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the Stop Neuroblastoma Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Stop Neuroblastoma Fund is created as a special fund in
the State treasury. All money in the Stop Neuroblastoma Fund shall be paid,
subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the
Secretary, as grants to the American Cancer Society for neuroblastoma and
cancer research, education, screening, and treatment.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-663)
Sec. 3-663. Medically Required Tinted Window plates or plate stickers. The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, shall issue special registration plates or plate stickers designated as Medically Required Tinted Window license plates or plate stickers. The special plates or plate stickers issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division or their license plates and to motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds or their license plates. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code. Plate stickers issued under this Section shall expire in accordance with rules adopted by the Secretary. The design and color of the plates or plate stickers shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 94-564, eff. 8-12-05.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-664)
Sec. 3-664. Gold Star license plates. Upon proper application, the Secretary of State shall
issue registration plates designated as Gold Star license plates to any Illinois resident who is the
surviving widow or widower, to each parent who is an Illinois resident, and to each Illinois resident who is a child, stepchild, child through adoption, brother, half-brother, sister, or half-sister, of a person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and
lost his or her life while in service whether in peacetime or war. The

surviving widow or widower, each of the parents, and each child, stepchild, child through adoption, brother, half-brother, sister, or half-sister shall be issued one or more sets of registration plates. Registration plates issued under this
Section shall be for first division vehicles and second division vehicles
of 8,000 pounds or less. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates  in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. No registration fee shall be required from surviving widows, widowers, parents, or children of persons who served in the Armed Forces of the United States:
(1)   who lost their lives during World War I, World     War II, or during any subsequent period of armed hostilities in which the United States was engaged before July 1, 1958;
(2)   who lost or lose their lives after June 30,     1958: while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict in which the United States is not a belligerent party against an opposing armed force; or
(3)   who lost or lose their lives after March 28,     1973, as a result of: an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of Defense; or military operations while serving outside the United States (including the commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the United States) as part of a peacekeeping force. (Source: P.A. 102-106, eff. 1-1-22; 102-796, eff. 1-1-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-665)
Sec. 3-665. Agriculture in the Classroom plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Agriculture in the Classroom license plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Agriculture in the Classroom Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Agriculture in the Classroom Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Agriculture in the Classroom Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All moneys in the Agriculture in the Classroom Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, to the Illinois Agricultural Association Foundation, a charitable organization that meets the requirements of Title 26, Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Code, to be used as grants to support Agriculture in the Classroom programming for public and private schools within Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-666)
Sec. 3-666. Paratrooper license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license
plate,
the Secretary, upon receipt of all
applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the
Secretary of State, may issue Paratrooper license plates to residents of
Illinois
who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State.  The
special Paratrooper plate
issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her
discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in
accordance
with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required to
designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility
requirements and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe
stickers
or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 97-306, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-667)
Sec. 3-667. Korean Service license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated as
Korean Service license plates to
residents of Illinois who, on or after July 27, 1954, participated in the United States Armed Forces in Korea.  The special plate issued under this Section shall be affixed
only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles,
motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles as
defined by Section 1-169 of this Code. Plates issued under this Section shall
expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section
3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized
plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land of
 Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(d) An individual who has been issued Korean Service  license plates
for a vehicle
and who has been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act shall pay
the original issuance and the regular annual fee for the registration of the
vehicle as provided in Section 3-806.3 of this Code in addition to the fees
specified in subsection (c) of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 103-8, eff. 6-7-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-668)
Sec. 3-668. Iraq Campaign license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue Iraq Campaign license plates to residents of
Illinois who have earned the Iraq Campaign Medal from the United States Armed Forces.  The special Iraq Campaign plates issued under this Section shall be
affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land of
 Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall, in his or her discretion, approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 99-127, eff. 1-1-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-669)
Sec. 3-669. Afghanistan Campaign license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue Afghanistan Campaign license plates to residents
of Illinois who have earned the Afghanistan Campaign Medal from the United States Armed Forces.  The special Afghanistan Campaign plates issued under this Section shall be
affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land of
 Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall, in his or her discretion, approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 99-127, eff. 1-1-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-670)
Sec. 3-670. Autism Awareness license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates
designated as Autism Awareness license plates. The special plates
issued
under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than
8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according
to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary, in his or her discretion, may
allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates under Section
3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as
provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee
for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of
this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Autism Awareness Fund and $15
shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund,
to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing
costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the Autism Awareness Fund and $2 shall be deposited into
the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Autism Awareness Fund is created as a special fund in
the State treasury. All moneys in the Autism Awareness Fund shall be used,
subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, by the Illinois Department of Human Services for the purpose of grants for research, education, and awareness regarding autism and autism spectrum disorders.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-671)
Sec. 3-671. Boy Scout and Girl Scout license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates
designated to be Boy Scout and Girl Scout  plates.  The special plates issued
under
this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division
or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion
of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany the application.
(c) The Secretary may issue Boy Scout plates bearing the Eagle Scout badge only to an applicant who provides written proof of Eagle Scout rank, in the form of appropriate documentation from the National Boy Scout Council. The Secretary shall make these plates available to qualified applicants.
(d) The Secretary may issue Girl Scout plates bearing the symbol of the Gold Award only to an applicant who provides written proof of Gold Award status, in the form of appropriate documentation from the National Office of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. The Secretary shall make these plates available to qualified applicants.
(e) An applicant shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance
in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable.  Of this fee,
$25 shall be deposited into the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Fund as created by
this
Section and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License
Plate
Fund to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative
processing costs.  For each registration renewal period a $27 fee, in addition
to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall
be deposited into the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Fund and $2 shall be deposited
into
the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(f) The Boy Scout and Girl Scout Fund is created as a special fund in the
State
treasury.  All moneys in the Boy Scout and Girl  Scout Fund shall,
subject
to
appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, be paid as grants,
to be divided between the Illinois divisions of  the Boys Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. on a pro rata basis, according to the number of each type of plate sold. Grants shall be made to the county division in which the plates are sold.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-672)
Sec. 3-672. Illinois Professional Golfers Association Foundation Junior
Golf license
plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as Illinois Professional Golfers Association Foundation
Junior Golf
license
plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Illinois Professional Golfers Association
Foundation Junior Golf Fund and
$15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund,
to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $40 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $38 shall be
deposited into the Illinois Professional Golfers Association Foundation Junior
Golf Fund
and $2 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Illinois Professional Golfers Association Foundation Junior Golf
Fund is
created as a special fund
in the State treasury.  All moneys in the Illinois
Professional Golfers Association Foundation Junior Golf Fund
shall be
paid, subject
to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as
grants
to the Illinois Professional Golfers Association Foundation to help Association
members expose Illinois youngsters to the game of golf.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-673)
Sec. 3-673. Rotary Club plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as Rotary Club license plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Rotary Club Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the Rotary Club Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Rotary Club Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All moneys in the Rotary Club Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to charitable entities designated
 by the Rotary Club.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-674)
Sec. 3-674. Sheet Metal Workers International Association license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as Sheet Metal Workers International Association
license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or
personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The Secretary shall
prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the
Sheet Metal Workers International Association
of Illinois Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the
Sheet Metal Workers International Association
of Illinois Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Sheet Metal Workers International Association of Illinois Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All moneys in the
Sheet Metal Workers International Association
of Illinois Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation
by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to charitable entities designated
 by Illinois local chapters of the
Sheet Metal Workers International Association.
(Source: P.A. 96-328, eff. 8-11-09; 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-675)
Sec. 3-675. Support Our Troops license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Support Our Troops license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary, except that the emblem of the organization Illinois Support Our Troops, Inc., and its "Support Our Troops!" mark shall appear on the plate.  The address of the organization's Internet web site may appear on the plate, and the organization may alternate the mark to "Salute our Heroes!" in a manner that respects inventory.  The field of the plate may be colored. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Support Our Troops Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.  For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Support Our Troops Fund  and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Support Our Troops Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All moneys in the Support Our Troops Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to Illinois Support Our Troops, Inc., a not-for-profit public purpose charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), for charitable assistance to the troops and their families in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-676)
Sec. 3-676. Iraq Campaign license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue Iraq Campaign license plates to residents of
Illinois who have earned the Iraq Campaign Medal from the United States Armed Forces.  The special Iraq Campaign plates issued under this Section shall be
affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land of
 Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall, in his or her discretion, approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 97-306, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-677)
Sec. 3-677. Afghanistan Campaign license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue Afghanistan Campaign license plates to residents
of Illinois who have earned the Afghanistan Campaign Medal from the United States Armed Forces.  The special Afghanistan Campaign plates issued under this Section shall be
affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and
motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered
multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land of
 Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall, in his or her discretion, approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 97-306, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-678)
Sec. 3-678. Ovarian Cancer Awareness license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates
designated as Ovarian Cancer Awareness license plates. The special plates
issued
under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than
8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according
to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary. The Secretary may
allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates under Section
3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as
provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee
for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of
this fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Fund and $15
shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund,
to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing
costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Fund and $2 shall be deposited into
the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Ovarian Cancer Awareness Fund is created as a special fund in
the State treasury. All moneys in the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Fund shall be
paid,
subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the
Secretary, as grants to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc. for ovarian
cancer research, education, screening, and treatment.
(Source: P.A. 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-679)
Sec. 3-679. Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated to be Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles as defined by Section 1-169 of this Code. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany the application. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $45 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable. Of this fee, $30 shall be deposited into the Special Olympics Illinois  Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Special Olympics Illinois  Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 95-523, eff. 6-1-08; 95-876, eff. 8-21-08.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-680)
Sec. 3-680. U.S. Army Veteran license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue U.S. Army Veteran license plates to
residents of Illinois who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the
Secretary of State.  The special U.S. Army Veteran plate issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division,
motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than
8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the
staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized
plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 95-796, eff. 8-11-08; 96-328, eff. 8-11-09; 96-1409, eff. 1-1-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-681)
Sec. 3-681. U.S. Navy license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed
by the Secretary of State, may issue U.S. Navy license plates to
residents of Illinois who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the
Secretary of State.  The special U.S. Navy plate issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division,
motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than
8,000 pounds.  Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the
staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The plates shall display the U.S. Navy emblem.  In all other
respects, the design, color, and format of the plates shall be within the
discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or her
discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in
accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required to
designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412
of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements and,
in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as
provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 97-306, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-682)
Sec. 3-682. Illinois Police Association license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Illinois Police Association license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized under Section 3-405.1 of the Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Illinois Police Association Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $23 shall be deposited into the Illinois Police Association Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Illinois Police Association Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Illinois Police Association Fund shall be used, subject to appropriation, for providing death benefits for the families of police officers killed in the line of duty or the families of members of the Illinois Police Association dying of natural causes, and for providing scholarships, for graduate study, undergraduate study, or both, to children and spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty or to children and spouses of members of the Illinois Police Association dying of natural causes.
(Source: P.A. 102-922, eff. 1-1-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-683)
Sec. 3-683. Distinguished Service Cross license plates. The Secretary, upon receipt of an
application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, shall
issue special
registration plates to any Illinois resident who has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by a branch of the armed
forces of the United States.  The Secretary, upon receipt of the proper application, shall also issue these special registration plates to an Illinois resident who is the surviving spouse of a person who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by a branch of the armed forces of the United States. The special plates issued under this Section
should be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, including
motorcycles, or motor
vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion
of the Secretary of State.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, and the appropriate registration fee shall
accompany the application.
However, for an individual who has been issued Distinguished Service Cross plates for a
vehicle and who has been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and
Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act, the annual fee for
the registration of the vehicle shall be as provided in Section 3-806.3 of
this Code.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-684)
Sec. 3-684. Illinois EMS Memorial Scholarship and Training license plate.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated to be Illinois EMS Memorial Scholarship and Training license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, recreational vehicles as defined in Section 1-169 of this Code, and subject to the staggered registration system. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary of State shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $27 fee for original issuance in addition to the applicable registration fee. Of this additional fee, $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund and $12 shall be deposited into the Illinois EMS Memorial Scholarship and Training Fund. For each registration renewal period, a $17 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Illinois EMS Memorial Scholarship and Training Fund.
(d) The Illinois EMS Memorial Scholarship and Training Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Illinois EMS Memorial Scholarship and Training Fund shall, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary of State, as grants to the EMS Memorial Scholarship and Training Council, a not-for-profit corporation, for the purposes (i) of providing scholarships for graduate study, undergraduate study, or both, to children and spouses of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel killed in the course of their employment, and (ii) for grants for the training of EMS personnel.
(Source: P.A. 96-591, eff. 8-18-09; 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10; 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-685)
Sec. 3-685. United Auto Workers license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as United Auto Workers
license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or
personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The Secretary shall
prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the
United Auto Workers' Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the
United Auto Workers' Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The United Auto Workers' Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All moneys in the
United Auto Workers' Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation
by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to charitable entities designated
 by Illinois local unions affiliated with  the United Auto Workers.
(Source: P.A. 96-687, eff. 1-1-10; 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-686)
Sec. 3-686. Distinguished Flying Cross license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue Distinguished Flying Cross license plates to residents of Illinois who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross medal by the United States Armed Forces. The special Distinguished Flying Cross plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The plates are not required to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary shall, in his or her discretion, approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 96-655, eff. 1-1-10; 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10; 97-306, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-687)
Sec. 3-687. International Brotherhood of Teamsters license plate.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as International Brotherhood of Teamsters license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds and recreational vehicles as defined by Section 1-169 of this Code. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany the application. The Secretary, in his or her discretion, may allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary of State, as grants to the Teamsters Joint Council 25 Charitable Trust, an independent organization established and registered as a tax exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes.
(Source: P.A. 96-687, eff. 1-1-10; 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10; 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-688)
Sec. 3-688. Operation Iraqi Freedom License Plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue Operation Iraqi Freedom license plates to residents of Illinois who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State. The special Operation Iraqi Freedom plate issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The plates are not required to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 96-747, eff. 1-1-10; 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10; 97-306, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-689)
Sec. 3-689. Share the Road license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue Share the Road license plates. The special Share the Road plate issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, must accompany each application. The Secretary, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $22 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $17 shall be deposited into the Share the Road Fund and $5 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
    For each registration renewal period, a $22 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $20 shall be deposited into the Share the Road Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Share the Road Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Share the Road Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the League of Illinois Bicyclists, a not for profit corporation, for educational programs instructing bicyclists and motorists how to legally and more safely share the roadways.
(Source: P.A. 96-1006, eff. 1-1-11; 97-333, eff. 8-12-11; 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-690)
Sec. 3-690. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue St. Jude Children's Research Hospital license plates. The special St. Jude Children's Research Hospital plate issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, must accompany each application. The Secretary, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the St. Jude Children's Research Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
    For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the St. Jude Children's Research Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The St. Jude Children's Research Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the St. Jude Children's Research Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for pediatric treatment and research. All interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall be deposited into the Fund.  The Fund shall not be subject to administrative charges or chargebacks, such as but not limited to those authorized under Section 8h of the State Finance Act.
(Source: P.A. 96-1377, eff. 1-1-11; 97-333, eff. 8-12-11; 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-691)
Sec. 3-691. Illinois Fraternal Order of Police license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Illinois Fraternal Order of Police license plates to residents of Illinois who are members in good standing of the Fraternal Order of Police-Illinois State Lodge and meet other eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles, as defined by Section 1-169 of this Code. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary, except that the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police emblem shall appear on the plates. The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized under Section 3-405.1 of the Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code. The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln" as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Fraternal Order of Police Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $23 shall be deposited into the Fraternal Order of Police Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Fraternal Order of Police Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All moneys in the Fraternal Order of Police Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police to increase the efficiency and professionalism of law enforcement officers in Illinois, to educate the public about law enforcement issues, to more firmly establish the public confidence in law enforcement, to create partnerships with the public, and to honor the service of law enforcement officers dedicated to the protection of life and property.
(Source: P.A. 97-333, eff. 8-12-11; 98-275, eff. 1-1-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-692)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2025)
Sec. 3-692. Soil and Water Conservation District Plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue Soil and Water Conservation District license plates. The special Soil and Water Conservation District plate issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, must accompany each application. The Secretary, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Soil and Water Conservation District Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs. For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Soil and Water Conservation District Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Soil and Water Conservation District Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Soil and Water Conservation District Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to Illinois soil and water conservation districts for projects that conserve and restore soil and water in Illinois. All interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall be deposited into the Fund. The Fund shall not be subject to administrative charges or chargebacks, such as but not limited to those authorized under Section 8h of the State Finance Act.
(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on July 1, 2023, or as soon thereafter as practical, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer the remaining balance from the Soil and Water Conservation District Fund into the Partners for Conservation Fund. Upon completion of the transfers, the Soil and Water Conservation District Fund is dissolved, and any future deposits due to that Fund and any outstanding obligations or liabilities of that Fund shall pass to the Partners for Conservation Fund.
(f) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2025.
(Source: P.A. 103-8, eff. 6-7-23; 103-563, eff. 11-17-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-693)
Sec. 3-693. Women Veteran license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue Women Veteran license plates to
residents of Illinois who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the
Secretary of State.  The special Women Veteran plate issued under this
Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division,
motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than
8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the
staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized
plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 96-1408, eff. 7-30-10; 97-306, eff. 1-1-12; 97-333, eff. 8-12-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-694)
Sec. 3-694. 4-H license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as 4-H license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany the application. The Secretary, in his or her discretion, may allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the 4-H Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $12 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $10 shall be deposited into the 4-H Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The 4-H Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the 4-H Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary of State, as grants to the Illinois 4-H Foundation, a tax exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, for the funding of 4-H programs in Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 96-1449, eff. 1-1-11; 97-333, eff. 8-12-11; 97-409, eff. 1-1-12; 97-813, eff. 7-13-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-695)
Sec. 3-695. Ducks Unlimited license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as Ducks Unlimited
license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or
personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The Secretary shall
prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $25 shall be deposited into the
Ducks Unlimited Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the
Ducks Unlimited Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Ducks Unlimited Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All moneys in the
Ducks Unlimited Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation
by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants
to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., a tax exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to fund wetland protection, enhancement, and restoration projects in the State of Illinois, to fund education and outreach for media, volunteers, members, and the general public regarding waterfowl and wetlands conservation in the State of Illinois, and to cover the reasonable cost for Ducks Unlimited special plate advertising and administration of the wetland conservation projects and education program.
(Source: P.A. 96-1449, eff. 1-1-11; 97-333, eff. 8-12-11; 97-409, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-696)
Sec. 3-696. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 97-813, eff. 7-13-12. Repealed by P.A. 97-914, eff. 1-1-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-697)
Sec. 3-697. Chicago Police Memorial Foundation license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as Chicago Police Memorial Foundation license plates to active or retired law enforcement officers and their family members, surviving family members of deceased law enforcement officers, and members of or donors to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of
the Secretary.  The
Secretary
may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized under
Section
3-405.1 of the Code.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as
provided under Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary must make a version of the special registration plates authorized under this Section in a form appropriate for motorcycles.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All moneys in the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation
by the General Assembly
and approval by the Secretary, as grants to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation for
maintenance of a memorial and park, holding an annual memorial commemoration, giving scholarships to children of police officers killed or catastrophically injured in the line of
duty, providing financial assistance to police officers and their families when a police officer is killed or injured in the line of
duty, and paying the  insurance premiums for police officers who are terminally ill.
(Source: P.A. 99-815, eff. 1-1-17.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-698)
Sec. 3-698. U.S. Air Force license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon
receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by
the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated as
U.S. Air Force license plates to
residents of Illinois who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the
 Secretary of State.  The special plate issued under this Section shall be
affixed
only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles as
defined by Section 1-169 of this Code. Plates issued under this Section shall
expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section
3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly
within the discretion of the Secretary of State, except that the U.S. Air Force emblem shall appear on the plates.  The Secretary may, in his or
her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates
in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required
to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section
3-412 of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements
and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals
as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $20 fee for original issuance
in addition to the applicable registration fee.  Of this additional fee,
$15  shall be deposited into the Secretary of State
Special License Plate Fund
and $5 shall be deposited into the Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Fund.  For
each registration renewal period, a $20 fee, in addition to the appropriate
registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this additional fee, $2 shall be
deposited into the Secretary
of State Special License Plate Fund and $18 shall be deposited into the Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Fund.
(d) The Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Fund is created as a special fund
in the State treasury. All moneys in the Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Fund
shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and
approval by the Secretary, as grants to the Rantoul Historical Society and Museum, or any other charitable foundation responsible for the former exhibits and collections of the Chanute Air Museum, for operational and program expenses of the Chanute Air Museum and any other structure housing exhibits and collections of the Chanute Air Museum.
(Source: P.A. 100-206, eff. 8-18-17.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699)
Sec. 3-699. National Wild Turkey Federation license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as National Wild Turkey Federation
license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or
personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The Secretary shall
prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the National Wild Turkey Federation Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the
National Wild Turkey Federation Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The National Wild Turkey Federation Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All moneys in the
National Wild Turkey Federation Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation
by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants
to National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc., a tax exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to fund turkey habitat protection, enhancement, and restoration projects in the State of Illinois, to fund education and outreach for media, volunteers, members, and the general public regarding turkeys and turkey habitat conservation in the State of Illinois, and to cover the reasonable cost for National Wild Turkey Federation special plate advertising and administration of the conservation projects and education program.
(Source: P.A. 98-66, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.1)
Sec. 3-699.1. Curing Childhood Cancer Plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Curing Childhood  Cancer license plates.
    The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
    Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $65 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $50 shall be deposited into the Curing Childhood Cancer Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
    For each registration renewal period, a $52 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $50 shall be deposited into the Curing Childhood Cancer  Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Curing Childhood Cancer Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Curing Childhood Cancer Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, in equal share as grants to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Children's Oncology Group for the purpose of funding scientific research on cancer.
(Source: P.A. 98-66, eff. 1-1-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.2)
Sec. 3-699.2. Diabetes Awareness license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form
prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates
designated as Diabetes Awareness license plates. The special plates
issued
under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than
8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according
to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary, in his or her discretion, may
allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates under Section
3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as
provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee
for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of
this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Diabetes Research Checkoff Fund and $15
shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund,
to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing
costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the Diabetes Research Checkoff Fund and $2 shall be deposited into
the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 98-96, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.3)
Sec. 3-699.3. Illinois Nurses license plates.
(a)   The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Illinois Nurses license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b)   The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized under Section 3-405.1 of the Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c)   An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $35 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $20 shall be deposited into the Illinois Nurses Foundation Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $22 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $20 shall be deposited into the Illinois Nurses Foundation Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The   Illinois Nurses Foundation Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Illinois Nurses Foundation Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Illinois Nurses Foundation, to promote the health of the public by advancing the nursing profession in this State.
(Source: P.A. 98-150, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.4)
Sec. 3-699.4. American Red Cross license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as
American Red Cross
license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be within the
discretion of the Secretary, but shall include the American Red Cross official logo.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or
personalized plates under Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The Secretary shall
prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $25 shall be deposited into the
American Red Cross
Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs. For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $25 shall be
deposited into the
American Red Cross
Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The American Red Cross
Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury.  All moneys in the
American Red Cross
Fund shall be paid, subject to
appropriation
by the General Assembly
and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the American Red Cross or to charitable entities designated
 by the
American Red Cross.
(Source: P.A. 98-151, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.5)
Sec. 3-699.5. Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized under Section 3-405.1 of the Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $23 shall be deposited into the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association for the purposes of  providing death benefits for the families of police officers killed in the line of duty, providing scholarships for undergraduate study to children and spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty, and educating the public and police officers regarding policing and public safety.
(Source: P.A. 98-233, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.6)
Sec. 3-699.6. Alzheimer's Awareness license plates.
(a)   The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Alzheimer's Awareness license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b)   The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized under Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c)   An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Alzheimer's Awareness Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $23 shall be deposited into the Alzheimer's Awareness Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The   Alzheimer's Awareness Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Alzheimer's Awareness Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, for Alzheimer's care, support, education, and awareness programs.
(Source: P.A. 98-259, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.7)
Sec. 3-699.7. Prince Hall Freemasonry plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications
made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration
plates designated as Prince Hall Freemasonry license plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to
passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second
division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year
procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the
discretion of the Secretary.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the
Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for
original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee.  Of this
fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Master Mason Fund and $15 shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by
the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the
appropriate registration fee, shall be charged.  Of this fee, $23 shall be
deposited into the Master Mason Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the
Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 98-300, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.8)
Sec. 3-699.8. Illinois Police K-9 Memorial Plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Illinois Police K-9 Memorial license plates.
The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
    Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized under Section 3-405.1 of the Code. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in addition to the applicable registration fee. Of this additional fee, $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund and $25 shall be deposited into the Illinois Police K-9 Memorial Fund. For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this additional fee, $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund and $25 shall be deposited into the Illinois Police K-9 Memorial Fund.
(d) The Illinois Police K-9 Memorial Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All moneys in the Illinois Police K-9 Memorial Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Northern Illinois Police K-9 Memorial for the creation, operation, and maintenance of a police K-9 memorial monument.
(Source: P.A. 98-360, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.9)
Sec. 3-699.9. Public Safety Diver license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated to be Public Safety Diver license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles as defined by Section 1-169 of this Code. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany the application. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $45 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable. Of this fee, $30 shall be deposited into the Public Safety Diver  Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Public Safety Diver  Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Public Safety Diver Fund is created as a special fund in
the State treasury. All moneys in the Public Safety Diver Fund shall be
paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and
distribution by the Secretary, to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board for the purposes of providing grants based on need for training, standards, and equipment to public safety disciplines within the State and to units of local government involved in public safety diving and water rescue services.
(e) The Public Safety Diver Advisory Committee shall recommend grant rewards with the intent of achieving reasonably equitable distribution of funds between police, firefighting, and public safety diving services making application for grants under this Section.
(f) The administrative costs related to management of grants made from the Public Safety Diver Fund shall be paid from the Public Safety Diver Fund to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board.
(Source: P.A. 98-376, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.10)
Sec. 3-699.10. The H Foundation - Committed to a Cure for Cancer plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as The H Foundation - Committed to a Cure for Cancer license plates.
    The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
    Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Committed to a Cure Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
    For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the Committed to a Cure  Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Committed to a Cure Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Committed to a Cure Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University for the purpose of funding scientific research on cancer.
(Source: P.A. 98-382, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.11)
Sec. 3-699.11. Retired Law Enforcement license plates.
(a)   The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Retired Law Enforcement license plates to residents of Illinois who meet eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b)   The design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. The Secretary may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized under Section 3-405.1 of the Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c)   An applicant for the special plate shall be charged a $25 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee. Of this fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship and Training Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray the administrative processing costs.
For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $23 shall be deposited into the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship and Training Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The   Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship and Training Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. All money in the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship and Training Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Illinois Sheriffs' Association, for scholarships obtained in a competitive process to attend the Illinois Teen Institute or an accredited college or university, for programs designed to benefit the elderly and  teens, and for law enforcement training.
(Source: P.A. 98-395, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.12)
Sec. 3-699.12. Legion of Merit plates. The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated as Legion of Merit license plates to recipients awarded the Legion of Merit by a branch of the armed forces of the United States who reside in Illinois. The special plates issued pursuant to this Section should be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the 1st division, including motorcycles, or motor vehicles of the 2nd division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary of State must make a version of the special registration plates authorized under this Section in a form appropriate for motorcycles.
The design and color of such plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. No registration fee, including the fees established under Section 3-806 of this Code, shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of any plates issued under this Section.
(Source: P.A. 98-406, eff. 1-1-14; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.13)
Sec. 3-699.13. Illinois State Police Memorial Park license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated as Illinois State Police Memorial Park license plates to active or retired law enforcement officers or their family members, surviving family members of deceased law enforcement officers, and members of or donors to the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles over 150cc, or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary shall prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412 of this Code.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $25 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable. Of this fee, $10 shall be deposited into the Illinois State Police Memorial Park  Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. For each registration renewal period, a $25 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $23 shall be deposited into the Illinois State Police Memorial Park  Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(d) The Illinois State Police Memorial Park Fund is created as a special fund in
the State treasury. All moneys in the Illinois State Police Memorial Park Fund shall be
paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and
distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation, Inc. for building and maintaining a memorial and park, holding an annual memorial commemoration, giving scholarships to children of State police officers killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty, and providing financial assistance to police officers and their families when a police officer is killed or injured in the line of duty.
(Source: P.A. 98-469, eff. 8-16-13; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14; 98-945, eff. 8-15-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.14)
(Text of Section from P.A. 102-813)
Sec. 3-699.14. Universal special license plates.
(a)   In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue Universal special license plates to residents of Illinois on behalf of organizations that have been authorized by the General Assembly to issue decals for Universal special license plates.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application. Authorized organizations shall be designated by amendment to this Section.  When applying for a Universal special license plate the applicant shall inform the Secretary of the name of the authorized organization from which the applicant will obtain a decal to place on the plate.  The Secretary shall make a record of that organization and that organization shall remain affiliated with that plate until the plate is surrendered, revoked, or otherwise cancelled. The authorized organization may charge a fee to offset the cost of producing and distributing the decal, but that fee shall be retained by the authorized organization and shall be separate and distinct from any registration fees charged by the Secretary.  No decal, sticker, or other material may be affixed to a Universal special license plate other than a decal authorized by the General Assembly in this Section or a registration renewal sticker. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, including motorcycles and autocycles, or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure under Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b)   The design, color, and format of the Universal special license plate shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary.  Universal special license plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code.  The design shall allow for the application of a decal to the plate.  Organizations authorized by the General Assembly to issue decals for Universal special license plates shall comply with rules adopted by the Secretary governing the requirements for and approval of Universal special license plate decals. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow Universal special license plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary of State must make a version of the special registration plates authorized under this Section in a form appropriate for motorcycles and autocycles.
(c)   When authorizing a Universal special license plate, the General Assembly shall set forth whether an additional fee is to be charged for the plate and, if a fee is to be charged, the amount of the fee and how the fee is to be distributed.  When necessary, the authorizing language shall create a special fund in the State treasury into which fees may be deposited for an authorized Universal special license plate.  Additional fees may only be charged if the fee is to be paid over to a State agency or to a charitable entity that is in compliance with the registration and reporting requirements of the Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act. Any charitable entity receiving fees for the sale of Universal special license plates shall annually provide the Secretary of State a letter of compliance issued by the Attorney General verifying that the entity is in compliance with the Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act.
(d)   Upon original issuance and for each registration renewal period, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable, the Secretary shall collect any additional fees, if required, for issuance of Universal special license plates. The fees shall be collected on behalf of the organization designated by the applicant when applying for the plate. All fees collected shall be transferred to the State agency on whose behalf the fees were collected, or paid into the special fund designated in the law authorizing the organization to issue decals for Universal special license plates.  All money in the designated fund shall be distributed by the Secretary subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.
(e) The following organizations may issue decals for Universal special license plates with the original and renewal fees and fee distribution as follows:
(1) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Roadside         Monarch Habitat Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(2) Illinois Veterans' Homes.
(A) Original issuance: $26, which shall be         deposited into the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund.
(B) Renewal: $26, which shall be deposited into         the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund.
(3) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     volunteerism decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25, which shall be         deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25, which shall be deposited into         the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(4) The Illinois Department of Public Health.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Prostate Cancer         Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(5) Horsemen's Council of Illinois.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Horsemen's         Council of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(6) K9s for Veterans, NFP.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Post-Traumatic         Stress Disorder Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(7) The International Association of Machinists and     Aerospace Workers.
(A) Original issuance: $35; with $20 to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 going to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(8) Local Lodge 701 of the International Association     of Machinists and     Aerospace Workers.
(A) Original issuance: $35; with $10 to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund, $10 to the Mechanics Training Fund, and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B)  Renewal: $30; with $13 to the Guide Dogs of         America Fund, $15 to the Mechanics Training Fund, and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(9) Illinois Department of Human Services.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Theresa Tracy         Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(10) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     developmental disabilities awareness decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Developmental         Disabilities Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(11) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     pediatric cancer awareness decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Pediatric         Cancer Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(12) The Department of Veterans' Affairs for Fold of     Honor decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the Folds         of Honor Foundation Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Folds of Honor         Foundation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(13) The Illinois chapters of the Experimental     Aircraft Association for aviation enthusiast decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Experimental Aircraft Association Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Experimental         Aircraft Association Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(14) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the Child         Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Child Abuse         Council of the Quad Cities Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(15) The Illinois Department of Public Health for     health care worker decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund, and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Illinois Health         Care Workers Benefit Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(16)   The Department of Agriculture for Future     Farmers of America decals.
(A)   Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Future Farmers of America Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B)   Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Future         Farmers of America Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(f) The following funds are created as special funds in the State treasury:
(1) The Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund. All money in     the Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to fund roadside monarch and other pollinator habitat development, enhancement, and restoration projects in this State.
(2) The Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund. All money in     the Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago.
(3) The Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund. All     money in the Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund shall be paid as grants to the Horsemen's Council of Illinois.
(4) The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness     Fund. All money in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to K9s for Veterans, NFP for support, education, and awareness of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
(5) The Guide Dogs of America Fund. All money in the     Guide Dogs of America Fund shall be paid as grants to the International Guiding Eyes, Inc., doing business as Guide Dogs of America.
(6) The Mechanics Training Fund. All money in the     Mechanics Training Fund shall be paid as grants to the Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund.
(7) The Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare     Foundation Fund. All money in the Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund shall be paid to the Illinois CancerCare Foundation for the purpose of furthering pancreatic cancer research.
(8) The Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund.      All money in the Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Department of Human Services to fund legal aid groups to assist with guardianship fees for private citizens willing to become guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities but who are unable to pay the legal fees associated with becoming a guardian.
(9) The Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund.  All money     in the Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Cancer Center at Illinois for pediatric cancer treatment and research.
(10) The Folds of Honor Foundation Fund. All money in     the  Folds of Honor Foundation Fund shall be paid as grants to the Folds of Honor Foundation to aid in providing educational scholarships to military families.
(11) The Experimental Aircraft Association Fund. All     money in the Experimental Aircraft Association Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to promote recreational aviation.
(12) The Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund.     All money in the  Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund shall be paid as grants to benefit the Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities.
(13) The Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund.     All money in the  Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund shall be paid as grants to the Trinity Health Foundation for the benefit of health care workers, doctors, nurses, and others who work in the health care industry in this State.
(14) The Future Farmers of America Fund. All money in     the Future Farmers of America Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Association of Future Farmers of America. (Source: P.A. 101-248, eff. 1-1-20; 101-256, eff. 1-1-20; 101-276, eff. 8-9-19; 101-282, eff. 1-1-20; 101-372, eff. 1-1-20; 102-383, eff. 1-1-22; 102-422, eff. 8-20-21; 102-423, eff. 8-20-21; 102-515, eff. 1-1-22; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21; 102-809, eff. 1-1-23; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)
(Text of Section from P.A. 103-112)
Sec. 3-699.14. Universal special license plates.
(a)   In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue Universal special license plates to residents of Illinois on behalf of organizations that have been authorized by the General Assembly to issue decals for Universal special license plates.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application. Authorized organizations shall be designated by amendment to this Section.  When applying for a Universal special license plate the applicant shall inform the Secretary of the name of the authorized organization from which the applicant will obtain a decal to place on the plate.  The Secretary shall make a record of that organization and that organization shall remain affiliated with that plate until the plate is surrendered, revoked, or otherwise cancelled. The authorized organization may charge a fee to offset the cost of producing and distributing the decal, but that fee shall be retained by the authorized organization and shall be separate and distinct from any registration fees charged by the Secretary.  No decal, sticker, or other material may be affixed to a Universal special license plate other than a decal authorized by the General Assembly in this Section or a registration renewal sticker. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, including motorcycles and autocycles, or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure under Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b)   The design, color, and format of the Universal special license plate shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary.  Universal special license plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code.  The design shall allow for the application of a decal to the plate.  Organizations authorized by the General Assembly to issue decals for Universal special license plates shall comply with rules adopted by the Secretary governing the requirements for and approval of Universal special license plate decals. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow Universal special license plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary of State must make a version of the special registration plates authorized under this Section in a form appropriate for motorcycles and autocycles.
(c)   When authorizing a Universal special license plate, the General Assembly shall set forth whether an additional fee is to be charged for the plate and, if a fee is to be charged, the amount of the fee and how the fee is to be distributed.  When necessary, the authorizing language shall create a special fund in the State treasury into which fees may be deposited for an authorized Universal special license plate.  Additional fees may only be charged if the fee is to be paid over to a State agency or to a charitable entity that is in compliance with the registration and reporting requirements of the Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act. Any charitable entity receiving fees for the sale of Universal special license plates shall annually provide the Secretary of State a letter of compliance issued by the Attorney General verifying that the entity is in compliance with the Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act.
(d)   Upon original issuance and for each registration renewal period, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable, the Secretary shall collect any additional fees, if required, for issuance of Universal special license plates. The fees shall be collected on behalf of the organization designated by the applicant when applying for the plate. All fees collected shall be transferred to the State agency on whose behalf the fees were collected, or paid into the special fund designated in the law authorizing the organization to issue decals for Universal special license plates.  All money in the designated fund shall be distributed by the Secretary subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.
(e) The following organizations may issue decals for Universal special license plates with the original and renewal fees and fee distribution as follows:
(1) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Roadside         Monarch Habitat Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(2) Illinois Veterans' Homes.
(A) Original issuance: $26, which shall be         deposited into the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund.
(B) Renewal: $26, which shall be deposited into         the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund.
(3) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     volunteerism decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25, which shall be         deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25, which shall be deposited into         the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(4) The Illinois Department of Public Health.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Prostate Cancer         Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(5) Horsemen's Council of Illinois.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Horsemen's         Council of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(6) K9s for Veterans, NFP.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Post-Traumatic         Stress Disorder Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(7) The International Association of Machinists and     Aerospace Workers.
(A) Original issuance: $35; with $20 to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 going to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(8) Local Lodge 701 of the International Association     of Machinists and     Aerospace Workers.
(A) Original issuance: $35; with $10 to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund, $10 to the Mechanics Training Fund, and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B)  Renewal: $30; with $13 to the Guide Dogs of         America Fund, $15 to the Mechanics Training Fund, and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(9) Illinois Department of Human Services.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Theresa Tracy         Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(10) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     developmental disabilities awareness decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Developmental         Disabilities Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(11) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     pediatric cancer awareness decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Pediatric         Cancer Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(12) The Department of Veterans' Affairs for Fold of     Honor decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the Folds         of Honor Foundation Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Folds of Honor         Foundation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(13) The Illinois chapters of the Experimental     Aircraft Association for aviation enthusiast decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Experimental Aircraft Association Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Experimental         Aircraft Association Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(14) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the Child         Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Child Abuse         Council of the Quad Cities Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(15) The Illinois Department of Public Health for     health care worker decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund, and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Illinois Health         Care Workers Benefit Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(16)   The Department of Agriculture for Future     Farmers of America decals.
(A)   Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Future Farmers of America Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B)   Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Future         Farmers of America Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(17) The Illinois Department of Public Health for     autism awareness decals that are designed with input from autism advocacy organizations.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Autism Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Autism         Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(f) The following funds are created as special funds in the State treasury:
(1) The Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund. All money in     the Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to fund roadside monarch and other pollinator habitat development, enhancement, and restoration projects in this State.
(2) The Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund. All money in     the Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago.
(3) The Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund. All     money in the Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund shall be paid as grants to the Horsemen's Council of Illinois.
(4) The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness     Fund. All money in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to K9s for Veterans, NFP for support, education, and awareness of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
(5) The Guide Dogs of America Fund. All money in the     Guide Dogs of America Fund shall be paid as grants to the International Guiding Eyes, Inc., doing business as Guide Dogs of America.
(6) The Mechanics Training Fund. All money in the     Mechanics Training Fund shall be paid as grants to the Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund.
(7) The Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare     Foundation Fund. All money in the Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund shall be paid to the Illinois CancerCare Foundation for the purpose of furthering pancreatic cancer research.
(8) The Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund.      All money in the Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Department of Human Services to fund legal aid groups to assist with guardianship fees for private citizens willing to become guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities but who are unable to pay the legal fees associated with becoming a guardian.
(9) The Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund.  All money     in the Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Cancer Center at Illinois for pediatric cancer treatment and research.
(10) The Folds of Honor Foundation Fund. All money in     the  Folds of Honor Foundation Fund shall be paid as grants to the Folds of Honor Foundation to aid in providing educational scholarships to military families.
(11) The Experimental Aircraft Association Fund. All     money in the Experimental Aircraft Association Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to promote recreational aviation.
(12) The Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund.     All money in the  Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund shall be paid as grants to benefit the Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities.
(13) The Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund.     All money in the  Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund shall be paid as grants to the Trinity Health Foundation for the benefit of health care workers, doctors, nurses, and others who work in the health care industry in this State.
(14) The Future Farmers of America Fund. All money in     the Future Farmers of America Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Association of Future Farmers of America. (Source: P.A. 102-383, eff. 1-1-22; 102-422, eff. 8-20-21; 102-423, eff. 8-20-21; 102-515, eff. 1-1-22; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21; 102-809, eff. 1-1-23; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 103-112, eff. 1-1-24.)
(Text of Section from P.A. 103-163)
Sec. 3-699.14. Universal special license plates.
(a)   In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue Universal special license plates to residents of Illinois on behalf of organizations that have been authorized by the General Assembly to issue decals for Universal special license plates.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application. Authorized organizations shall be designated by amendment to this Section.  When applying for a Universal special license plate the applicant shall inform the Secretary of the name of the authorized organization from which the applicant will obtain a decal to place on the plate.  The Secretary shall make a record of that organization and that organization shall remain affiliated with that plate until the plate is surrendered, revoked, or otherwise cancelled. The authorized organization may charge a fee to offset the cost of producing and distributing the decal, but that fee shall be retained by the authorized organization and shall be separate and distinct from any registration fees charged by the Secretary.  No decal, sticker, or other material may be affixed to a Universal special license plate other than a decal authorized by the General Assembly in this Section or a registration renewal sticker. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, including motorcycles and autocycles, or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure under Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b)   The design, color, and format of the Universal special license plate shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary.  Universal special license plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code.  The design shall allow for the application of a decal to the plate.  Organizations authorized by the General Assembly to issue decals for Universal special license plates shall comply with rules adopted by the Secretary governing the requirements for and approval of Universal special license plate decals. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow Universal special license plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary of State must make a version of the special registration plates authorized under this Section in a form appropriate for motorcycles and autocycles.
(c)   When authorizing a Universal special license plate, the General Assembly shall set forth whether an additional fee is to be charged for the plate and, if a fee is to be charged, the amount of the fee and how the fee is to be distributed.  When necessary, the authorizing language shall create a special fund in the State treasury into which fees may be deposited for an authorized Universal special license plate.  Additional fees may only be charged if the fee is to be paid over to a State agency or to a charitable entity that is in compliance with the registration and reporting requirements of the Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act. Any charitable entity receiving fees for the sale of Universal special license plates shall annually provide the Secretary of State a letter of compliance issued by the Attorney General verifying that the entity is in compliance with the Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act.
(d)   Upon original issuance and for each registration renewal period, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable, the Secretary shall collect any additional fees, if required, for issuance of Universal special license plates. The fees shall be collected on behalf of the organization designated by the applicant when applying for the plate. All fees collected shall be transferred to the State agency on whose behalf the fees were collected, or paid into the special fund designated in the law authorizing the organization to issue decals for Universal special license plates.  All money in the designated fund shall be distributed by the Secretary subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.
(e) The following organizations may issue decals for Universal special license plates with the original and renewal fees and fee distribution as follows:
(1) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Roadside         Monarch Habitat Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(2) Illinois Veterans' Homes.
(A) Original issuance: $26, which shall be         deposited into the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund.
(B) Renewal: $26, which shall be deposited into         the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund.
(3) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     volunteerism decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25, which shall be         deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25, which shall be deposited into         the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(4) The Illinois Department of Public Health.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Prostate Cancer         Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(5) Horsemen's Council of Illinois.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Horsemen's         Council of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(6) K9s for Veterans, NFP.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Post-Traumatic         Stress Disorder Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(7) The International Association of Machinists and     Aerospace Workers.
(A) Original issuance: $35; with $20 to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 going to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(8) Local Lodge 701 of the International Association     of Machinists and     Aerospace Workers.
(A) Original issuance: $35; with $10 to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund, $10 to the Mechanics Training Fund, and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B)  Renewal: $30; with $13 to the Guide Dogs of         America Fund, $15 to the Mechanics Training Fund, and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(9) Illinois Department of Human Services.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Theresa Tracy         Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(10) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     developmental disabilities awareness decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Developmental         Disabilities Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(11) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     pediatric cancer awareness decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Pediatric         Cancer Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(12) The Department of Veterans' Affairs for Fold of     Honor decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the Folds         of Honor Foundation Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Folds of Honor         Foundation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(13) The Illinois chapters of the Experimental     Aircraft Association for aviation enthusiast decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Experimental Aircraft Association Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Experimental         Aircraft Association Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(14) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the Child         Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Child Abuse         Council of the Quad Cities Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(15) The Illinois Department of Public Health for     health care worker decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund, and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Illinois Health         Care Workers Benefit Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(16)   The Department of Agriculture for Future     Farmers of America decals.
(A)   Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Future Farmers of America Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B)   Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Future         Farmers of America Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(17) The Department of Natural Resources for Lyme     disease research decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the Tick         Research, Education, and Evaluation Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Tick Research,         Education, and Evaluation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(f) The following funds are created as special funds in the State treasury:
(1) The Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund. All money in     the Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to fund roadside monarch and other pollinator habitat development, enhancement, and restoration projects in this State.
(2) The Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund. All money in     the Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago.
(3) The Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund. All     money in the Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund shall be paid as grants to the Horsemen's Council of Illinois.
(4) The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness     Fund. All money in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to K9s for Veterans, NFP for support, education, and awareness of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
(5) The Guide Dogs of America Fund. All money in the     Guide Dogs of America Fund shall be paid as grants to the International Guiding Eyes, Inc., doing business as Guide Dogs of America.
(6) The Mechanics Training Fund. All money in the     Mechanics Training Fund shall be paid as grants to the Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund.
(7) The Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare     Foundation Fund. All money in the Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund shall be paid to the Illinois CancerCare Foundation for the purpose of furthering pancreatic cancer research.
(8) The Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund.      All money in the Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Department of Human Services to fund legal aid groups to assist with guardianship fees for private citizens willing to become guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities but who are unable to pay the legal fees associated with becoming a guardian.
(9) The Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund.  All money     in the Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Cancer Center at Illinois for pediatric cancer treatment and research.
(10) The Folds of Honor Foundation Fund. All money in     the  Folds of Honor Foundation Fund shall be paid as grants to the Folds of Honor Foundation to aid in providing educational scholarships to military families.
(11) The Experimental Aircraft Association Fund. All     money in the Experimental Aircraft Association Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to promote recreational aviation.
(12) The Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund.     All money in the  Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund shall be paid as grants to benefit the Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities.
(13) The Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund.     All money in the  Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund shall be paid as grants to the Trinity Health Foundation for the benefit of health care workers, doctors, nurses, and others who work in the health care industry in this State.
(14) The Future Farmers of America Fund. All money in     the Future Farmers of America Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Association of Future Farmers of America.
(15) The Tick Research, Education, and Evaluation     Fund. All money in the Tick Research, Education, and Evaluation Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Lyme Association.(Source: P.A. 102-383, eff. 1-1-22; 102-422, eff. 8-20-21; 102-423, eff. 8-20-21; 102-515, eff. 1-1-22; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21; 102-809, eff. 1-1-23; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 103-163, eff. 1-1-24.)
(Text of Section from P.A. 103-349)
Sec. 3-699.14. Universal special license plates.
(a)   In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue Universal special license plates to residents of Illinois on behalf of organizations that have been authorized by the General Assembly to issue decals for Universal special license plates.  Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application. Authorized organizations shall be designated by amendment to this Section.  When applying for a Universal special license plate the applicant shall inform the Secretary of the name of the authorized organization from which the applicant will obtain a decal to place on the plate.  The Secretary shall make a record of that organization and that organization shall remain affiliated with that plate until the plate is surrendered, revoked, or otherwise cancelled. The authorized organization may charge a fee to offset the cost of producing and distributing the decal, but that fee shall be retained by the authorized organization and shall be separate and distinct from any registration fees charged by the Secretary.  No decal, sticker, or other material may be affixed to a Universal special license plate other than a decal authorized by the General Assembly in this Section or a registration renewal sticker. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, including motorcycles and autocycles, or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure under Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b)   The design, color, and format of the Universal special license plate shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary.  Universal special license plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code.  The design shall allow for the application of a decal to the plate.  Organizations authorized by the General Assembly to issue decals for Universal special license plates shall comply with rules adopted by the Secretary governing the requirements for and approval of Universal special license plate decals. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow Universal special license plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The Secretary of State must make a version of the special registration plates authorized under this Section in a form appropriate for motorcycles and autocycles.
(c)   When authorizing a Universal special license plate, the General Assembly shall set forth whether an additional fee is to be charged for the plate and, if a fee is to be charged, the amount of the fee and how the fee is to be distributed.  When necessary, the authorizing language shall create a special fund in the State treasury into which fees may be deposited for an authorized Universal special license plate.  Additional fees may only be charged if the fee is to be paid over to a State agency or to a charitable entity that is in compliance with the registration and reporting requirements of the Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act. Any charitable entity receiving fees for the sale of Universal special license plates shall annually provide the Secretary of State a letter of compliance issued by the Attorney General verifying that the entity is in compliance with the Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act.
(d)   Upon original issuance and for each registration renewal period, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable, the Secretary shall collect any additional fees, if required, for issuance of Universal special license plates. The fees shall be collected on behalf of the organization designated by the applicant when applying for the plate. All fees collected shall be transferred to the State agency on whose behalf the fees were collected, or paid into the special fund designated in the law authorizing the organization to issue decals for Universal special license plates.  All money in the designated fund shall be distributed by the Secretary subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.
(e) The following organizations may issue decals for Universal special license plates with the original and renewal fees and fee distribution as follows:
(1) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Roadside         Monarch Habitat Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(2) Illinois Veterans' Homes.
(A) Original issuance: $26, which shall be         deposited into the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund.
(B) Renewal: $26, which shall be deposited into         the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund.
(3) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     volunteerism decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25, which shall be         deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25, which shall be deposited into         the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(4) The Illinois Department of Public Health.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Prostate Cancer         Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(5) Horsemen's Council of Illinois.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Horsemen's         Council of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(6) K9s for Veterans, NFP.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Post-Traumatic         Stress Disorder Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(7) The International Association of Machinists and     Aerospace Workers.
(A) Original issuance: $35; with $20 to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 going to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(8) Local Lodge 701 of the International Association     of Machinists and     Aerospace Workers.
(A) Original issuance: $35; with $10 to the Guide         Dogs of America Fund, $10 to the Mechanics Training Fund, and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B)  Renewal: $30; with $13 to the Guide Dogs of         America Fund, $15 to the Mechanics Training Fund, and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(9) Illinois Department of Human Services.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Theresa Tracy         Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(10) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     developmental disabilities awareness decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Developmental         Disabilities Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(11) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     pediatric cancer awareness decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Pediatric         Cancer Awareness Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(12) The Department of Veterans' Affairs for Fold of     Honor decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the Folds         of Honor Foundation Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Folds of Honor         Foundation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(13) The Illinois chapters of the Experimental     Aircraft Association for aviation enthusiast decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Experimental Aircraft Association Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Experimental         Aircraft Association Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(14) The Illinois Department of Human Services for     Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the Child         Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Child Abuse         Council of the Quad Cities Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(15) The Illinois Department of Public Health for     health care worker decals.
(A) Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund, and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B) Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Illinois Health         Care Workers Benefit Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(16)   The Department of Agriculture for Future     Farmers of America decals.
(A)   Original issuance: $25; with $10 to the         Future Farmers of America Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B)   Renewal: $25; with $23 to the Future         Farmers of America Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(17)   The IBEW Thank a Line Worker decal.
(A)   Original issuance: $15, which shall be         deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(B)   Renewal: $2, which shall be deposited into         the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(f) The following funds are created as special funds in the State treasury:
(1) The Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund. All money in     the Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to fund roadside monarch and other pollinator habitat development, enhancement, and restoration projects in this State.
(2) The Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund. All money in     the Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago.
(3) The Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund. All     money in the Horsemen's Council of Illinois Fund shall be paid as grants to the Horsemen's Council of Illinois.
(4) The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness     Fund. All money in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to K9s for Veterans, NFP for support, education, and awareness of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
(5) The Guide Dogs of America Fund. All money in the     Guide Dogs of America Fund shall be paid as grants to the International Guiding Eyes, Inc., doing business as Guide Dogs of America.
(6) The Mechanics Training Fund. All money in the     Mechanics Training Fund shall be paid as grants to the Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund.
(7) The Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare     Foundation Fund. All money in the Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund shall be paid to the Illinois CancerCare Foundation for the purpose of furthering pancreatic cancer research.
(8) The Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund.      All money in the Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Department of Human Services to fund legal aid groups to assist with guardianship fees for private citizens willing to become guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities but who are unable to pay the legal fees associated with becoming a guardian.
(9) The Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund.  All money     in the Pediatric Cancer Awareness Fund shall be paid as grants to the Cancer Center at Illinois for pediatric cancer treatment and research.
(10) The Folds of Honor Foundation Fund. All money in     the  Folds of Honor Foundation Fund shall be paid as grants to the Folds of Honor Foundation to aid in providing educational scholarships to military families.
(11) The Experimental Aircraft Association Fund. All     money in the Experimental Aircraft Association Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to promote recreational aviation.
(12) The Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund.     All money in the  Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund shall be paid as grants to benefit the Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities.
(13) The Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund.     All money in the  Illinois Health Care Workers Benefit Fund shall be paid as grants to the Trinity Health Foundation for the benefit of health care workers, doctors, nurses, and others who work in the health care industry in this State.
(14) The Future Farmers of America Fund. All money in     the Future Farmers of America Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Association of Future Farmers of America. (Source: P.A. 102-383, eff. 1-1-22; 102-422, eff. 8-20-21; 102-423, eff. 8-20-21; 102-515, eff. 1-1-22; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21; 102-809, eff. 1-1-23; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 103-349, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.15)
Sec. 3-699.15. Coast Guard license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated as U.S. Coast Guard plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $26 fee for the original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable. Of this fee, $11 shall be deposited into the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. For each registration renewal period, a $26 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $24 shall be deposited into the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 100-73, eff. 1-1-18; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.16)
Sec. 3-699.16. Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm license plates.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an
application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may
issue special registration plates designated as Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm license plates to any Illinois resident who has earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal from the United States Armed Forces.  The special plates issued under
this Section may be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first
division, motorcycles, or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more
than
8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. Appropriate documentation, as
determined by the Secretary, and the appropriate registration
fee shall accompany the application. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary shall, in his or her discretion, approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(Source: P.A. 100-820, eff. 8-13-18; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.17)
Sec. 3-699.17. Global War on Terrorism license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue Global War on Terrorism license plates to residents of this State who have earned the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal from the United States Armed Forces. The special Global War on Terrorism plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, including motorcycles, or motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure under Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the Global War on Terrorism license plate shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the Global War on Terrorism license plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. Global War on Terrorism license plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary shall, in his or her discretion, approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(Source: P.A. 101-51, eff. 7-12-19; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.18)
Sec. 3-699.18. Cold War license plates.
(a)     In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue Cold War license plates to residents of Illinois who served in the United States Armed Forces between August 15, 1945 and January 1, 1992. The special Cold War plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b)      The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary shall, in his or her discretion, approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(Source: P.A. 101-245, eff. 1-1-20; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.19)
Sec. 3-699.19. Combat Action Ribbon license plates.
(a) The Secretary of State, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Combat Action Ribbon plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The plates shall display the Combat Action Ribbon. In all other respects, the design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application. The Secretary may, in his or her
discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in
accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required to
designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412
of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements and,
in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as
provided under Section 3-412.
(Source: P.A. 100-812, eff. 8-13-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.20)
Sec. 3-699.20. Combat Action Badge license plates.
(a) The Secretary of State, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as Combat Action Badge plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The plates shall display the Combat Action Badge. In all other respects, the design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application. The Secretary may, in his or her
discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in
accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.  The plates are not required to
designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412
of this Code.  The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements and,
in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as
provided under Section 3-412.
(Source: P.A. 100-812, eff. 8-13-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.21)
Sec. 3-699.21. United Nations Protection Force license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue United Nations Protection Force license plates to residents of this State who served in the United Nations Protection Force in Yugoslavia. The special United Nations Protection Force plate issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $15 fee for original issuance in addition to the applicable registration fee. This additional fee shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. For each registration renewal period, a $2 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged and shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 101-247, eff. 1-1-20; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-699.22)
Sec. 3-699.22. United States Submarine Veterans plates.
(a) The Secretary of State, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as United States Submarine Veterans plates to each resident of this State who served in the United States Navy as a submariner. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1.
(b) The plates shall display the United States Submarine Veterans logo and the phrase "Silent Service". In all other respects, the design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany each application. The Secretary, in the Secretary's discretion, may allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in accordance with Section 3-405.1. The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412. The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(Source: P.A. 103-130, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. VII heading)
ARTICLE VII.  
		OFFENSES AGAINST REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE LAWS OR
REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
(625 ILCS 5/3-701) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-701)
Sec. 3-701. Operation of vehicles without evidence of
registration - Operation under mileage plates when odometer broken or
disconnected.
(a) No person shall operate, nor shall an owner knowingly permit to
be
operated, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Section, a vehicle upon any highway unless there shall be attached thereto and
displayed thereon when and as required by law, proper evidence of
registration in Illinois, as follows:
(1) A vehicle required to be registered in Illinois.     A current and valid Illinois registration sticker or stickers and plate or plates or digital registration sticker or stickers and digital plate or plates, or an Illinois temporary registration permit, or a drive-away or in-transit permit, issued therefor by the Secretary of State.
(2) A vehicle eligible for Reciprocity. A current and     valid reciprocal foreign registration plate or digital registration plate or plates properly issued to such vehicle or a temporary registration issued therefor, by the reciprocal State, and, in addition, when required by the Secretary, a current and valid Illinois Reciprocity Permit or Prorate Decal issued therefor by the Secretary of State; or except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Chapter.
(3)   A vehicle commuting for repairs in Illinois.  A     dealer plate issued by a foreign state shall exempt a vehicle from the requirements of this Section if the vehicle is being operated for the purpose of transport to a repair facility in Illinois to have repairs performed on the vehicle displaying foreign dealer plates.  The driver of the motor vehicle bearing dealer plates shall provide a work order or contract with the repair facility to a law enforcement officer upon request.
(b) A person may operate or permit operation of a vehicle upon any highway a vehicle that has been properly registered but does not display a current and valid Illinois registration sticker or digital registration sticker if he or she has proof, in the form of a printed receipt from the Secretary, that he or she registered the vehicle before the previous registration's expiration but has not received a new registration sticker or digital registration sticker from the Secretary. This printed proof of registration is valid for 30 days from the expiration of the previous registration sticker's or digital registration sticker's date.
(c) No person shall operate, nor shall any owner knowingly permit to be
operated, any vehicle of the second division for which the owner has
made an election to pay the mileage tax in lieu of the annual flat
weight tax, at any time when the odometer of such vehicle is broken or
disconnected, or is inoperable or not operating.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-702) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-702)
Sec. 3-702. Operation of vehicle when registration cancelled,
suspended or revoked.
(a) No person shall operate, nor shall an owner
knowingly permit to be operated, upon any highway:
(1) A vehicle the registration of which has been     cancelled, suspended or revoked; or
(2) A vehicle properly registered in another     Reciprocal State, the foreign registration of which, or the Illinois Reciprocity Permit or Decal of which, has been cancelled, suspended or revoked.
(b) No person shall use, nor shall any owner use or knowingly permit the
use of any Illinois registration plate or plates or digital registration plate or plates or registration sticker or digital registration sticker
or any Illinois Reciprocity Permit or Prorate Decal which has
been cancelled, suspended or revoked.
(c) Any violation of this Section is a Class A misdemeanor unless:
1. the registration of the motor vehicle has been     suspended for noninsurance, then the provisions of Section 3-708 of this Code apply in lieu of this Section.
2. the registration of the motor vehicle has been     suspended for failure to purchase a vehicle tax sticker pursuant to Section 3-704.1 of this Code, then the violation shall be considered a business offense and the person shall be required to pay a fine in excess of $500, but not more than $1,000.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-703) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-703)
Sec. 3-703. Improper use of evidences of registration or certificate
of title.  No person shall lend to another any certificate of title,
registration card, registration plate or digital registration plate, registration sticker or digital registration sticker, special plate
or permit or other evidences of proper registration issued to him if the
person desiring to borrow the same would not be entitled to the use
thereof, nor shall any person knowingly permit the use of any of the same
by one not entitled thereto, nor shall any person display upon a vehicle
any registration card, registration sticker or digital registration sticker, registration plate or digital registration plate or other
evidences of proper registration not issued for such vehicle or not
otherwise lawfully used thereon under this Code. No person shall duplicate,
alter or attempt to reproduce in any manner a registration plate or digital registration plate or
registration sticker or digital registration sticker issued under this Code.  No person shall make
fraudulent use of evidences of registration or certificates of title issued
erroneously by the Secretary of State.  No person shall manufacture,
advertise, distribute or sell any certificate of title, registration card,
registration plate or digital registration plate, registration sticker or digital registration sticker, special plate or permit or other
evidences of proper registration which purports to have been issued under
this Code.  The Secretary of State may request the Attorney General to seek
a restraining order in the circuit court against any person who violates
this Section by advertising such fraudulent items. Any violation of this
Section is a Class C misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-704) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-704)
Sec. 3-704. Authority of Secretary of State to suspend or revoke a registration or
certificate of title; authority to suspend or revoke the registration of a
vehicle.
(a) The Secretary of State may suspend or revoke the registration of a
vehicle or a certificate of title, registration card, registration sticker or digital registration sticker,
registration plate or digital registration plate, disability parking decal or device,
or any nonresident or other permit in any of the following events:
1. When the Secretary of State is satisfied that such     registration or that such certificate, card, plate or digital plate, registration sticker or digital registration sticker, or permit was fraudulently or erroneously issued;
2. When a registered vehicle has been dismantled or     wrecked or is not properly equipped;
3. When the Secretary of State determines that any     required fees have not been paid to the Secretary of State, to the Illinois Commerce Commission, or to the Illinois Department of Revenue under the Motor Fuel Tax Law, and the same are not paid upon reasonable notice and demand;
4. When a registration card, registration plate or     digital registration plate, registration sticker or digital registration sticker, or permit is knowingly displayed upon a vehicle other than the one for which issued;
5. When the Secretary of State determines that the     owner has committed any offense under this Chapter involving the registration or the certificate, card, plate or digital plate, registration sticker or digital registration sticker, or permit to be suspended or revoked;
6. When the Secretary of State determines that a     vehicle registered not-for-hire is used or operated for-hire unlawfully, or used or operated for purposes other than those authorized;
7. When the Secretary of State determines that an     owner of a for-hire motor vehicle has failed to give proof of financial responsibility as required by this Act;
8. When the Secretary determines that the vehicle is     not subject to or eligible for a registration;
9. When the Secretary determines that the owner of a     vehicle registered under the mileage weight tax option fails to maintain the records specified by law, or fails to file the reports required by law, or that such vehicle is not equipped with an operable and operating speedometer or odometer;
10. When the Secretary of State is so authorized     under any other provision of law;
11. When the Secretary of State determines that the     holder of a disability parking decal or device has committed any offense under Chapter 11 of this Code involving the use of a disability parking decal or device.
(a-5)  The Secretary of State may revoke a certificate of title and registration card and issue a corrected certificate of title and registration card, at no fee to the vehicle owner or  lienholder, if there is proof that the vehicle identification number is erroneously shown on the original certificate of title.
(b) The Secretary of State may suspend or revoke the registration of a
vehicle as follows:
1. When the Secretary of State determines that the     owner of a vehicle has not paid a civil penalty or a settlement agreement arising from the violation of rules adopted under the Illinois Motor Carrier Safety Law or the Illinois Hazardous Materials Transportation Act or that a vehicle, regardless of ownership, was the subject of violations of these rules that resulted in a civil penalty or settlement agreement which remains unpaid.
2. When the Secretary of State determines that a     vehicle registered for a gross weight of more than 16,000 pounds within an affected area is not in compliance with the provisions of Section 13-109.1 of this  Code.
3. When the Secretary of State is notified by the     United States Department of Transportation that a vehicle is in violation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, as they are now or hereafter amended, and is prohibited from operating.
(c)  The Secretary of State may suspend the registration of a
vehicle when a court finds that the vehicle was used in a violation of Section 24-3A of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012 relating to gunrunning. A suspension of registration under this subsection (c) may be for a period of up to 90 days.
(d) The Secretary shall deny, suspend, or revoke registration if the applicant fails to disclose material information required, if the applicant has made a materially false statement on the application, if the applicant has applied as a subterfuge for the real party in interest who has been issued a federal out-of-service order, or if the applicant's business is operated by, managed by, or otherwise controlled by or affiliated with a person who is ineligible for registration, including the applicant entity, a relative, family member, corporate officer, or shareholder. The Secretary shall deny, suspend, or revoke registration for either (i) a vehicle if the motor carrier responsible for the safety of the vehicle has been prohibited from operating by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; or (ii) a carrier whose business is operated by, managed by, or otherwise controlled by or affiliated with a person who is ineligible for registration, which may include the owner, a relative, family member, corporate officer, or shareholder of the carrier.
(Source: P.A. 101-185, eff. 1-1-20; 101-395, eff. 8-16-19; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-704.1)
Sec. 3-704.1. Municipal vehicle tax liability; suspension of registration.
(a) As used in this Section:
(1) "Municipality" means a city, village or     incorporated town with a population over 1,000,000.
(2) "Vehicle tax" means a motor vehicle tax and any     related late fees or charges imposed by a municipality under Section 8-11-4 of the Illinois Municipal Code or under the municipality's home rule powers.
(3) "Vehicle owner" means the registered owner or     owners of a vehicle who are residents of the municipality.
(b) A municipality that imposes a vehicle tax may, by ordinance adopted
under this Section, establish a system whereby the municipality
notifies the Secretary of State of vehicle tax liability and the Secretary
of State suspends the registration of vehicles for which the tax has not
been paid.  An ordinance establishing a system must provide for the following:
(1) A first notice for failure to pay a vehicle tax     shall be sent by first class mail to the vehicle owner at the owner's address recorded with the Secretary of State whenever the municipality has reasonable cause to believe that the vehicle owner has failed to pay a vehicle tax as required by ordinance. The notice shall include at least the following:
(A) The name and address of the vehicle owner.
(B) The registration plate or digital         registration plate number of the vehicle.
(C) The period for which the vehicle tax is due.
(D) The amount of vehicle tax that is due.
(E) A statement that the vehicle owner's         registration for the vehicle will be subject to suspension proceedings unless the vehicle owner pays the vehicle tax or successfully contests the owner's alleged liability within 30 days of the date of the notice.
(F) An explanation of the vehicle owner's         opportunity to be heard under subsection (c).
(2) If a vehicle owner fails to pay the vehicle tax     or to contest successfully the owner's alleged liability within the period specified in the first notice, a second notice of impending registration suspension shall be sent by first class mail to the vehicle owner at the owner's address recorded with the Secretary of State.  The notice shall contain the same information as the first notice, but shall also state that the failure to pay the amount owing, or to contest successfully the alleged liability within 45 days of the date of the second notice, will result in the municipality's notification of the Secretary of State that the vehicle owner is eligible for initiation of suspension proceedings under this Section.
(c) An ordinance adopted under this Section must also give the
vehicle owner an opportunity to be heard upon the filing of a timely
petition with the municipality.  A vehicle owner may contest the alleged
tax liability either through an adjudication by mail or at an
administrative hearing, at the option of the vehicle owner.  The grounds
upon which the liability may be contested may be limited to the following:
(1) The alleged vehicle owner does not own the     vehicle.
(2) The vehicle is not subject to the vehicle tax by     law.
(3) The vehicle tax for the period in question has     been paid.
At an administrative hearing, the formal or technical rules of evidence
shall not apply.  The hearing shall be recorded.  The person conducting
the hearing shall have the power to administer oaths and to secure by
subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of
relevant documents.
(d) If a vehicle owner who has been sent a first notice of failure to
pay a vehicle tax and a second notice of impending registration suspension
fails to pay the vehicle tax or to contest successfully the vehicle owner's
liability within the periods specified in the notices, the appropriate
official shall cause a certified report to be sent to the Secretary of
State under subsection (e).
(e) A report of a municipality notifying the Secretary of State of a
vehicle owner's failure to pay a vehicle tax or related fines or penalties
under this Section shall be certified by the appropriate official and
shall contain the following:
(1) The name, last known address, and registration     plate or digital registration plate number of the vehicle of the person who failed to pay the vehicle tax.
(2) The name of the municipality making the report.
(3) A statement that the municipality sent notices as     required by subsection (b); the date on which the notices were sent; the address to which the notices were sent; and the date of the hearing, if any.
(f) Following receipt of the certified report under this Section,
the Secretary of State shall notify the vehicle owner that the vehicle's
registration will be suspended at the end of a reasonable specified period
of time unless the Secretary of State is presented with a notice from the
municipality certifying that the person has paid the necessary vehicle tax,
or that inclusion of that person's name or registration number on the certified
report was in error.  The Secretary's notice shall state in substance the
information contained in the certified report from the municipality to the
Secretary, and shall be effective as specified by subsection (c) of Section
6-211 of this Code.  The notice shall also inform the person of the person's
right to a hearing under subsection (g).
(g) An administrative hearing with the Office of the Secretary of State
to contest an impending suspension or a suspension made under this
Section may be had upon filing a written request with the Secretary of
State.  The filing fee for this hearing shall be $20 to be paid at the time
the request is made.
(1) The scope of any administrative hearing with the     Secretary of State to contest an impending suspension under this Section shall be limited to the following issues:
(A) Whether the report of the appropriate         official of the municipality was certified and contained the information required by this Section.
(B) Whether the municipality making the certified         report to the Secretary of State  established procedures by ordinance for persons to challenge the accuracy of the certified report.
(C) Whether the Secretary of State notified the         vehicle owner that the vehicle's registration would be suspended at the end of the specified time period unless the Secretary of State was presented with a notice from the municipality certifying that the person has purchased the necessary vehicle tax sticker or that inclusion of that person's name or registration number on the certified report was in error.
A municipality that files a certified report with the Secretary of State
under this Section shall reimburse the Secretary for all reasonable
costs incurred by the Secretary as a result of the filing of the report,
including but not limited to the costs of providing the notice required
under subsection (f) and the costs incurred by the Secretary in any
hearing conducted with respect to the report under this subsection
and any appeal from that hearing.
(h) After the expiration of the time specified under subsection
(g), the Secretary of State shall, unless the suspension is successfully
contested, suspend the registration of the vehicle until the Secretary
receives notice under subsection (i).
(i) Any municipality making a certified report to the Secretary of State
under this subsection shall notify the Secretary of State, in a form
prescribed by the Secretary, whenever a person named in the certified
report has subsequently paid a vehicle tax or whenever the municipality
determines that the original report was in error.  A certified copy of the
notification shall also be given upon request and at no additional charge to
the person named in the report.  Upon receipt of the notification or
presentation of a certified copy of the notification by the municipality, the
Secretary of State shall terminate the suspension.
(j) To facilitate enforcement of municipal vehicle tax liability, a municipality may provide by ordinance for a program of vehicle immobilization as provided by Section 11-1430.1 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17; 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-704.2)
Sec. 3-704.2. Failure to satisfy fines or penalties for toll violations or
evasions; suspension of vehicle registration.
(a) Upon receipt of a certified report, as prescribed by subsection (c) of
this Section, from the Authority stating that the owner of a registered vehicle
has failed to satisfy any fine or penalty resulting from a final order issued
by the Authority relating directly or indirectly to 5 or more toll violations,
toll evasions, or both, the Secretary of State shall suspend
the vehicle registration of the person in
accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section.
(b) Following receipt of the certified report of the Authority as specified
in the Section, the Secretary of State shall notify the person whose name
appears on the certified report that the person's vehicle
registration will be suspended at the end of a specified period
unless the Secretary of State is presented with a notice from the
Authority certifying that the fines or penalties owing the Authority have been
satisfied or that inclusion of that person's name on the certified report was
in error.  The Secretary's notice shall state in substance the information
contained in the Authority's certified report to the Secretary, and shall be
effective as specified by subsection (c) of Section 6-211 of this Code.
(c) The report from the Authority notifying the Secretary of unsatisfied
fines
or penalties pursuant to this Section shall be certified and shall contain the
following:
(1) The name, last known address, and driver's     license number of the person who failed to satisfy the fines or penalties and the registration number of any vehicle known to be registered in this State to that person.
(2) A statement that the Authority sent a notice of     impending suspension of the person's driver's license, vehicle registration,  or both, as prescribed by rules enacted pursuant to subsection (a-5) of Section 10 of the Toll Highway Act, to the person named in the report at the address recorded with the Secretary of State; the date on which the notice was sent; and the address to which the notice was sent.
(d) The Authority, after making a certified report to the Secretary
pursuant to this Section, shall notify the Secretary, on a form prescribed by
the Secretary, whenever a person named in the certified report has satisfied
the previously reported fines or penalties or whenever the Authority determines
that the original report was in error.  A certified copy of the notification
shall also be given upon request and at no additional charge to the person
named therein.  Upon receipt of the Authority's notification or presentation of
a certified copy of the notification, the Secretary shall terminate
the suspension.
(e) The Authority shall, by rule, establish procedures for persons to
challenge the accuracy of the certified report made pursuant to this Section.
The
rule shall also provide the grounds for a challenge, which may be
limited to:
(1) the person not having been the owner or lessee of     the vehicle or vehicles receiving 5 or more toll violation or toll evasion notices on the date or dates the notices were issued; or
(2) the person having already satisfied the fines or     penalties for the 5 or more toll violations or toll evasions indicated on the certified report.
(f) All notices sent by the Authority to persons involved in administrative
adjudications, hearings, and final orders issued pursuant to rules
implementing subsection (a-5) of Section 10 of the Toll Highway Act shall state, in clear and unambiguous language, the consequences of
 failing to satisfy the fines or penalties imposed by the
Authority.
(g) A person may request an administrative hearing to contest an impending
suspension or a
suspension made
pursuant to this Section upon filing a written request with the
Secretary.  The filing fee for this hearing is $20, to be paid
at the time of the request.  The Authority shall reimburse the Secretary
for all reasonable costs incurred by the Secretary as a result of the
filing of a certified report pursuant to this Section, including, but not
limited to, the costs of providing notice required pursuant to subsection (b)
and the costs incurred
by the Secretary in any hearing conducted with respect to the report pursuant
to this subsection and any appeal from that hearing.
(h) The Secretary and the Authority may promulgate rules to enable
them to carry out their duties under this Section.
(i) The Authority shall cooperate with the Secretary in the
administration of this Section and shall provide the Secretary with any
information the Secretary may deem necessary for these purposes, including
regular and timely access to toll violation enforcement records.
The Secretary shall cooperate with the Authority in the
administration of this Section and shall provide the Authority with any
information the Authority may deem necessary for the purposes of this Section,
including regular and timely access to vehicle registration records.  Section
2-123 of this Code shall not apply to the provision of this information, but
the Secretary shall be reimbursed for the cost of providing this information.
(j) For purposes of this Section, the term "Authority" means the
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.
(Source: P.A. 101-623, eff. 7-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-704.3)
Sec. 3-704.3. Failure to satisfy fines or penalties for toll bridge violations; suspension of vehicle registration.
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, upon the Secretary's receipt of a report, as described in subsection (b), from a private tolling authority stating that the owner of a registered vehicle has failed to satisfy any fees, fines, charges, or penalties resulting from a final invoice or notice by the private tolling authority relating directly or indirectly to 5 or more toll violations, the Secretary shall suspend the vehicle registration of the person in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section.
(b) The report from the private tolling authority notifying the Secretary of unsatisfied fees, fines, charges, or penalties may be generated by the private tolling authority and received by the Secretary by automated process.  The report shall contain the following:
(1) The name, last known address, and driver's     license number of the person who failed to satisfy the fees, fines, charges, or penalties, and the registration number of any vehicle known to be registered in this State to that person.
(2) A statement that the private tolling authority     sent a notice of impending suspension of the person's vehicle registration to the person named in the report at the address recorded with the Secretary; the date on which the notice was sent; and the address to which the notice was sent.
(c) Following the Secretary's receipt of a report described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall notify the person whose name appears on the report that the person's vehicle registration will be suspended at the end of a specified period unless the Secretary is presented with a notice from the private tolling authority stating that the fees, fines, charges, or penalties owed to the private tolling authority have been satisfied or that inclusion of that person's name on the report described in subsection (b) was in error. The Secretary's notice shall state in substance the information contained in the private tolling authority's report to the Secretary described in subsection (b), and shall be effective as specified by subsection (c) of Section 6-211.
(d) The private tolling authority, after making a report to the Secretary described in subsection (b), shall notify the Secretary, on a form prescribed by the Secretary or by automated process, whenever a person named in the report has satisfied the previously reported fees, fines, charges, or penalties or whenever the private tolling authority determines that the original report was in error. A copy of the notification shall also be given upon request and at no additional charge to the person named therein. Upon receipt of the private tolling authority's notification, the Secretary shall lift the suspension.
(e) The private tolling authority shall establish procedures for persons to challenge the accuracy of the report described in subsection (b).  The procedures shall provide the grounds for a challenge, which may include:
(1) the person not having been the owner or lessee of     the vehicle or vehicles receiving 5 or more toll violations on the date or dates the violations occurred; or
(2) the person having already satisfied the fees,     fines, charges, or penalties for the 5 or more toll violations indicated on the report described in subsection (b).
(f) The Secretary and the Authority may promulgate rules necessary to implement this Section.
(g) The Secretary, the Authority, and the private tolling authority shall cooperate with one another in the administration and implementation of this Section.
(h) The Secretary shall provide the Authority and the private tolling authority with any information the Authority or the private tolling authority may deem necessary for the purposes of this Section or for the private tolling authority's invoicing, collection, and administrative functions, including regular and timely access to driver's license, vehicle registration, and license plate information, and the Secretary's driver, title, and vehicle record databases.  Section 2-123 does not apply to the provision of such information, but the Secretary shall be entitled to reimbursement for its costs in providing such information.
(i) The Authority shall provide the Secretary and the private tolling authority with any information the Secretary or the private tolling authority may deem necessary for purposes of this Section or for the private tolling authority's invoicing, collection, and administrative functions, including regular and timely access to toll violation records.
(j) As used in this Section:
"Authority" means the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.
"Private tolling authority" means the owner, lessee, licensee, or operator of a toll bridge authorized under the Toll Bridge Act.
"Secretary" means the Illinois Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 101-398, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-705) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-705)
Sec. 3-705. 
		
		Suspending or revoking certificate or special plates of a
manufacturer, engine and driveline component manufacturer, transporter,
repossessor or dealer.
The Secretary of State is also authorized to suspend or revoke a
certificate or the special plates issued to a manufacturer, engine and
driveline component manufacturer, transporter, repossessor or dealer upon
determining that any such person is not lawfully entitled thereto or has
made or knowingly permitted any illegal use of such plates or has committed
fraud in the registration of vehicles or failed to give notices of
transfers when and as required by this Chapter.
(Source: P.A. 76-2139.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-706) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-706)
Sec. 3-706. Owner to return evidences of registration upon cancellation,
revocation or suspension. 
Whenever the Secretary of State cancels or revokes the registration of a
vehicle or a certificate of
title, registration card, registration sticker or stickers or digital registration sticker or stickers, registration
plate or plates or digital registration plate or plates, or a
nonresident or other permit or the license of any dealer or wrecker, the
owner or person in possession of the same shall immediately return the
evidences of registration, title or license so cancelled or
revoked to the Secretary.
Whenever the Secretary suspends the registration of a vehicle or the
license of any dealer or wrecker, the owner or person in possession of the
same, upon request by the Secretary, shall immediately return all evidence
of the registration or the license so suspended to the Secretary.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-707) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-707)
Sec. 3-707. Operation of uninsured motor vehicle - penalty.
(a) No person
shall operate a motor vehicle in this State unless the motor vehicle is covered by a
liability insurance policy in accordance with Section 7-601 of this Code.
(a-5)  A person commits the offense of operation of uninsured motor vehicle causing bodily harm when the person:
(1) operates a motor vehicle in violation of Section     7-601 of this Code; and
(2)  causes, as a  proximate result of  the person's      operation of the motor vehicle, bodily harm to another person.
(a-6)  Uninsured operation of a motor vehicle under subsection (a-5) is a Class A misdemeanor. If a person convicted of the offense of operation of a motor vehicle under subsection (a-5) has previously been convicted of 2 or more violations of subsection (a-5) of this Section or of Section 7-601 of this Code, a fine of $2,500, in addition to any sentence of incarceration, must be imposed.
(b) Any person who fails to comply with a request by a law enforcement
officer for display of evidence of insurance, as required under Section
7-602 of this Code, shall be deemed to be operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
(c) Except as provided in subsections (a-6) and (c-5), any operator of a motor vehicle subject to registration under this
Code, or under a similar law of another state,
who is convicted of violating this Section is guilty of a petty
offense and shall be required to pay a fine in excess of $500, but
not more than $1,000, except a person convicted of a third or subsequent violation of this Section shall be guilty of a business offense and shall be required to pay a fine of $1,000.   However, no person charged with violating this
Section shall be convicted if such person produces in court satisfactory
evidence that at the time of the arrest the motor vehicle was covered by a
liability insurance policy in accordance with Section 7-601 of this Code.
The chief judge of each circuit may designate an officer of the court to
review the documentation demonstrating that at the time of arrest the motor
vehicle was covered by a liability insurance policy in accordance with Section
7-601 of this Code.
(c-1) A person convicted of violating this Section shall also have his or her driver's license, permit, or privileges suspended for 3 months. After the expiration of the 3 months, the person's driver's license, permit, or privileges shall not be reinstated until he or she has paid a reinstatement fee of $100. If a person violates this Section while his or her driver's license, permit, or privileges are suspended under this subsection (c-1), his or her driver's license, permit, or  privileges shall be suspended for an additional 6 months and until he or she pays the reinstatement fee.
(c-5) A person who (i) has not  previously been convicted of or received a disposition of court supervision for violating this Section and (ii) produces at his or her court appearance satisfactory evidence that the motor vehicle is covered, as of the date of the court appearance,  by a liability insurance policy in accordance with Section 7-601 of this Code shall, for a violation of this Section, other than a violation of subsection (a-5), pay a fine of $100 and receive a disposition of court supervision. The person must, on the date that the period of court supervision is scheduled to terminate, produce satisfactory evidence that the vehicle was covered by the required liability insurance policy during the entire period of court supervision.
An officer of the court designated under subsection (c) may also review liability insurance documentation under this subsection (c-5) to determine if the motor vehicle is, as of the date of the court appearance, covered by a liability insurance policy in accordance with Section 7-601 of this Code. The officer of the court shall also determine, on the date the period of court supervision is scheduled to terminate, whether the vehicle was covered by the required policy during the entire period of court supervision.
(d) A person convicted a third or subsequent time of violating this
Section or a similar provision of a local ordinance must give proof to the
Secretary of State of the person's financial responsibility as defined in
Section 7-315.  The person must maintain the proof in a manner satisfactory to
the Secretary for a minimum period of 3 years after the date the proof is
first filed.  The Secretary must suspend the driver's license of any person
determined by the Secretary not to have provided adequate proof of financial
responsibility as required by this subsection.
(Source: P.A. 102-509, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-708) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-708)
Sec. 3-708. 
		
		Operation of motor vehicle when registration suspended for
noninsurance.  No person shall operate a vehicle the registration of which
is suspended pursuant to Section 7-606 or 7-607 of this Code.
Any person convicted of violating this Section is guilty of a business
offense and shall be required to pay a fine of not less than $1,000 and not
more than $2,000. Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of
this Section is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and shall be required to pay a
fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $2,000.
(Source: P.A. 90-559, eff. 6-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-710) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-710)
Sec. 3-710. 
		Display of false insurance card. 
		No person shall display
evidence of insurance to a law enforcement officer, court, or officer of
the court, knowing there is no
valid liability insurance in effect on the motor vehicle as required under
Section 7-601 of this Code or knowing the evidence of insurance is
illegally altered, counterfeit, or otherwise invalid as evidence of
insurance required under Section 7-602 of this Code.  If the law
enforcement officer issues a citation to a motor vehicle operator for
displaying invalid evidence of insurance, the officer shall confiscate the
evidence for presentation in court.
Any person convicted of violating this Section is guilty of a Class A
misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 89-565, eff. 7-26-96.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-711) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-711)
Sec. 3-711. 
Whenever a court convicts a person of a violation of
Section 3-707, 3-708 or 3-710 of this Code, or enters an order placing on
supervision the person charged with the violation, the clerk of the court
within 5 days shall forward a report of the conviction or order of
supervision to the Secretary of State in a form prescribed by the
Secretary.  In any case where the person charged with the violation fails to
appear in court, the procedures provided in Section 6-308 of
this Code shall apply.
The Secretary shall keep records of such reports.  However, reports of
orders of supervision shall not be released to any outside source, except
the affected driver and law enforcement agencies, and shall be used only to
inform the Secretary and the
courts that such driver previously has been assigned court supervision.
(Source: P.A. 100-674, eff. 1-1-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-712)
Sec. 3-712. Improper application for certificate of title or registration;   special military plate.
(a) Except as provided in Chapter 4 of this Code,  relating to anti-theft laws and abandoned vehicles, and except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Section,  any person who  knowingly provides false information to the Secretary of State on an application for vehicle title or registration is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $500.
(b) Except as provided in Chapter 4 of this Code,  relating to anti-theft laws and abandoned vehicles, any person who, for purposes of obtaining or renewing a special license plate designating military decorations, military service, or status as a military veteran,  (i) claims  to have been awarded a military decoration, knowing that he or she has not been awarded that decoration, or (ii)  claims to have the status of active duty military personnel or military veteran, knowing that he or she does not have the status required for the registration for which he or she has applied, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $1,000.
Of the amounts collected as fines under this subsection (b), 99% shall be deposited into the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund and 1% shall be deposited into the Circuit Court Clerk Operation and Administrative Fund created by the Clerk of the Circuit Court to be used to offset the costs incurred by the Circuit Court Clerk in performing the additional duties required to collect and disburse funds to entities of State and local government as provided by law.
(Source: P.A. 95-291, eff. 1-1-08.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. VIII heading)
ARTICLE VIII.  
		REGISTRATION AND LICENSE FEES
(625 ILCS 5/3-801) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-801)
Sec. 3-801. Registration.
(a) Except as provided herein for new residents,
every owner of any vehicle which shall be operated upon the public highways
of this State shall, within 24 hours after becoming the owner or at such
time as such vehicle becomes subject to registration under the provisions
of this Act, file in an office of the Secretary of State, an application
for registration properly completed and executed. New residents need not secure
registration until 30 days after establishing residency in this State,
provided the vehicle is properly registered in another jurisdiction.  By the
expiration of such 30-day statutory grace period, a new resident shall
comply with the provisions of this Act and apply for Illinois vehicle
registration. All applications for registration shall be accompanied by all
documentation required under the provisions of this Act. The appropriate
registration fees and taxes provided for in this Article of this Chapter
shall be paid to the Secretary of State with the application for
registration of vehicles subject to registration under this Act.
(b) Any resident of this State, who has been serving as a member or as a civilian employee of the
United States Armed Services, or as a civilian employee of the United States Department of Defense, outside of the State of Illinois, need not
secure registration until 45 days after returning to this
State, provided the vehicle displays temporary military registration.
(c) When an application is submitted by mail, the applicant may not
submit cash or postage stamps for payment of fees or taxes due.  The
Secretary in his discretion, may decline to accept a personal or company
check or electronic payment in payment of fees or taxes. An application submitted to a dealer, or
a remittance made to the Secretary of State shall be deemed in compliance
with this Section.
(Source: P.A. 99-118, eff. 1-1-16; 99-324, eff. 1-1-16; 99-642, eff. 7-28-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-802) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-802)
Sec. 3-802. Reclassifications and upgrades.
(a) Definitions.  For the purposes of this Section, the following words
shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows:
"Reclassification" means changing the registration of     a vehicle from one plate category to another.
"Upgrade" means increasing the registered weight of a     vehicle within the same plate category.
(b) When reclassing the registration of a vehicle from one plate category
to another, the owner shall receive credit for the unused portion of the
present
plate and be charged the current portion fees for the new plate.  In addition,
the appropriate replacement plate and replacement sticker fees shall be
assessed.
(b-5)   Beginning with the 2019 registration year, any individual who has a registration issued under either Section 3-405 or 3-405.1 that qualifies for a special license plate under Section 3-609, 3-609.1, 3-620, 3-621, 3-622, 3-623, 3-624, 3-625, 3-626, 3-628, 3-638, 3-642, 3-645, 3-647, 3-650, 3-651, 3-664, 3-666, 3-667, 3-668, 3-669, 3-676, 3-677, 3-680, 3-681, 3-683, 3-686, 3-688, 3-693, 3-698, 3-699.12, 3-699.15, 3-699.16, 3-699.17, 3-699.19, or  3-699.20 may reclass his or her registration upon acquiring a special license plate listed in this subsection (b-5) without a replacement plate or digital plate fee or registration sticker or digital registration sticker cost.
(b-10) Beginning with the 2019 registration year, any individual who has a special license plate issued under Section 3-609, 3-609.1, 3-620, 3-621, 3-622, 3-623, 3-624, 3-625, 3-626, 3-628, 3-638, 3-642, 3-645, 3-647, 3-650, 3-651, 3-664, 3-666, 3-667, 3-668, 3-669, 3-676, 3-677, 3-680, 3-681, 3-683, 3-686, 3-688, 3-693, 3-698, 3-699.12, or 3-699.17 may reclass his or her special license plate upon acquiring a new registration under Section 3-405 or 3-405.1 without a replacement plate or digital plate fee or registration sticker or digital registration sticker cost.
(c) When upgrading the weight of a registration within the same plate
category, the owner shall pay the difference in current period fees between the 2
 plates.  In addition, the appropriate replacement plate and replacement
sticker fees shall be assessed.  In the event new plates are not required, the
corrected registration card fee shall be assessed.
(d) In the event the owner of the vehicle desires to change the registered
weight and change the plate category, the owner shall receive credit for the
unused portion of the registration fee of the current plate and pay the current
portion of the registration fee for the new plate, and in addition, pay the
appropriate replacement plate
and replacement sticker fees.
(e) Reclassing from one plate category to another plate category can be done
only once within any registration period.
(f) No refunds shall be made in any of the circumstances found in subsection
(b), subsection (c), or subsection (d); however, when reclassing from a flat
weight plate to an apportioned plate, a refund may be issued if the credit amounts to an overpayment.
(g) In the event the registration of a vehicle registered under the mileage
tax option is revoked, the owner shall be required to pay the annual
registration fee in the new plate category and shall not receive any credit for
the mileage plate fees.
(h) Certain special interest plates may be displayed on first division
vehicles, second division vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or less, and
recreational
vehicles.  Those plates can be transferred within those vehicle groups.
(i) Plates displayed on second division vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or
less and passenger vehicle plates may be reclassed from one division to the
other.
(j) Other than in subsection (i), reclassing from one division to the
other division is prohibited.  In addition, a reclass from a motor vehicle to a
trailer or a trailer to a motor vehicle is prohibited.
(Source: P.A. 101-51, eff. 7-12-19; 101-395, eff. 8-16-19; 102-154, eff. 1-1-22; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-803) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-803)
Sec. 3-803. Reductions.
(a) Reduction of fees and taxes prescribed
in this Chapter shall be applicable only to vehicles newly-acquired by
the owner after the beginning of a registration period or which become
subject to registration after the beginning of a registration period as
specified in this Act.  The Secretary of State may deny a reduction as
to any vehicle operated in this State without being properly and timely
registered in Illinois under this Chapter, of a vehicle in violation of
any provision of this Chapter, or upon detection of such violation by an
audit, or upon determining that such vehicle was operated in Illinois
before such violation.  Bond or other security in the proper amount may
be required by the Secretary of State while the matter is under
investigation.  Reductions shall be granted if a person becomes the owner
after the dates specified or if a vehicle becomes subject to
registration under this Act, as amended, after the dates specified.
(b) Vehicles of the First Division.  The annual fees and taxes
prescribed by Section 3-806 shall be reduced by 50% on and after June
15, except as provided in Sections 3-414 and 3-802 of this Act.
(c) Vehicles of the Second Division.  The annual fees and taxes
prescribed by Sections 3-402, 3-402.1, 3-815 and 3-819 and paid on a calendar
year for such vehicles shall be reduced on a quarterly basis if the vehicle
becomes subject to registration on and after March 31, June
30 or September 30.  Where such fees and taxes are payable on a
fiscal year basis, they shall be reduced on a quarterly basis on and after
September 30, December 31 or March 31.
(d) Two-year Registrations.  The fees and taxes prescribed by
Section 3-808 for 2-year registrations shall not be reduced in any
event.  However, the fees and taxes prescribed for all other 2-year
registrations by this Act, shall be reduced as follows:
By 25% on and after June 15;
By 50% on and after December 15;
By 75% on and after the next ensuing June 15.
(e) The registration fees and taxes imposed upon certain vehicles
shall not be reduced by any amount in any event in the following
instances:
Permits under Sections 3-403 and 3-811;
Governmental or charitable vehicles under Section 3-808;
Farm Machinery under Section 3-809;
Soil and conservation equipment under Section 3-809.1;
Special Plates under Section 3-810;
Permanently mounted equipment under Section 3-812;
Registration fee under Section 3-813;
Semitrailer fees under Section 3-814;
Farm trucks under Section 3-815;
Mileage weight tax option under Section 3-818;
Farm trailers under Section 3-819;
Duplicate plates under Section 3-820;
Fees under Section 3-821;
Search Fees under Section 3-823.
(f) The reductions provided for shall not apply to any vehicle of the
first or second division registered by the same applicant in the prior
registration year.
The changes to this Section made by Public Act 84-210 take effect with the 1986 Calendar Registration Year.
(g) Reductions shall in no event result in payment of a fee or tax less
than $6, and the Secretary of State shall promulgate schedules of fees
reflecting applicable reductions.  Where any reduced amount is not stated in
full dollars, the Secretary of State may adjust the amount due to the nearest
full dollar amount.
(h) The reductions provided for in subsections (a) through (g) of this
Section shall not apply to those vehicles of the first or second division
registered on a staggered registration basis.
(i) A vehicle which becomes subject to registration during the last
month of the current registration year is exempt from any applicable reduced
fourth quarter or second semiannual registration fee, and may register for
the subsequent registration year as its initial registration.
This subsection does not include those apportioned and prorated fees
under Sections 3-402 and 3-402.1 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 100-956, eff. 1-1-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-804) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-804)
Sec. 3-804. 
		Antique vehicles.
(a) The owner of an antique vehicle may register such vehicle for a fee not
to exceed $13 for a 2-year antique plate.  The application for
registration must be accompanied by an affirmation of
the owner that such vehicle will be driven on the highway only for the purpose
of going to and returning from an antique auto show or an exhibition, or
for servicing or demonstration and also affirming that the mechanical
condition, physical condition, brakes, lights, glass and appearance of such
vehicle is the same or as safe as originally equipped. The Secretary may,
in his discretion prescribe that antique vehicle plates be issued for a
definite or an indefinite term, such term to correspond to the term of
registration plates issued generally, as provided in Section 3-414.1. In no
event may the registration fee for antique vehicles exceed $6 per
registration year. Any person requesting antique plates under this Section
may also apply to have vanity or personalized plates as provided under
Section 3-405.1.
(b) Any person who is the registered owner of an antique vehicle may
display a historical license plate from or representing the model year of
the vehicle, furnished by such person, in lieu of the current and valid
Illinois antique vehicle plates issued thereto, provided that valid and
current Illinois antique vehicle plates and registration card issued to
such antique vehicle are simultaneously carried within such vehicle and are
available for inspection.
(Source: P.A. 91-37, eff. 7-1-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-804.01)
Sec. 3-804.01. Expanded-use antique vehicles.
(a) The owner of a motor vehicle that is more than 25 years of age or a bona fide replica
thereof  may register the vehicle as an expanded-use antique vehicle. In addition to the appropriate registration and renewal fees, the fee for expanded-use antique vehicle registration and renewal, except as provided under subsection (d), shall be $45 per year. The application for
registration must be accompanied by an affirmation of
the owner that:
(1) from January 1 through the last day of February     and from December 1 through December 31, the vehicle will be driven on the highways only for the purpose of going to and returning from an antique auto show or an exhibition, or for servicing or demonstration; and
(2) the mechanical condition, physical condition,     brakes, lights, glass, and appearance of such vehicle is the same or as safe as originally equipped.
From March 1 through November 30, a vehicle registered as an expanded-use antique vehicle may be driven on the highways without being subject to the restrictions set forth in subdivision (1). The Secretary may prescribe,
in the Secretary's discretion, that expanded-use antique vehicle plates be issued for a
definite or an indefinite term, such term to correspond to the term of
registration plates issued generally, as provided in Section 3-414.1. Any person requesting expanded-use antique vehicle plates under this Section
may also apply to have vanity or personalized plates as provided under
Section 3-405.1.
(b) Any person who is the registered owner of an expanded-use antique vehicle may
display a historical license plate from or representing the model year of
the vehicle, furnished by such person, in lieu of the current and valid
Illinois expanded-use antique vehicle plates issued thereto, provided that the valid and
current Illinois expanded-use antique vehicle plates and registration card issued to
the expanded-use antique vehicle are simultaneously carried within the vehicle and are
available for inspection.
(c)  The Secretary may credit a pro-rated portion of a fee previously paid for an antique vehicle registration under Section 3-804 to an owner who applies to have that vehicle registered as an expanded-use antique vehicle instead of an antique vehicle.
(d) The Secretary may make a version of the registration plate authorized under this Section in a form appropriate for motorcycles. In addition to the required registration and renewal fees, the fee for motorcycle expanded-use antique vehicle registration and renewal shall be $23 per year.
(Source: P.A. 102-438, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-804.02) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-804.02)
Sec. 3-804.02. 
		Commuter Vans. 
		The owner of a commuter van may register such
van for an annual fee
not to exceed $63.  The Secretary may prescribe that commuter van
plates be issued for an indefinite term, such term to correspond to the term of
registration plates issued generally.  In no event may the registration fee for
commuter vans exceed $63 per registration year.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98; 91-37, eff. 7-1-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-804.1)
Sec. 3-804.1. Custom vehicles.
(a) The owner of a custom vehicle may register that vehicle for
the standard
registration fee for a vehicle of the first division, other than a motorcycle,
motor driven
cycle, or pedalcycle, and obtain a custom vehicle plate. An applicant for
the
special plate shall be charged, in addition to the standard registration fee,
$15 for original issuance to be deposited into the Secretary of State Special
License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray administrative
costs. For each renewal period, in addition to the standard registration fee,
the applicant shall be charged $2, which shall be deposited into the Secretary
of
State Special License Plate Fund.
The
application for
registration must be accompanied by an affirmation of
the owner that the vehicle will be
maintained
for
occasional transportation,
exhibitions, club
activities, parades, tours, and similar uses and
will
not be used for general daily
transportation.
The Secretary may,
in his or her discretion, prescribe that custom vehicle plates be issued for a
definite or an indefinite term, the term to correspond to the term of
registration plates issued generally, as provided in Section 3-414.1. Any
person requesting custom vehicle plates under this
Section
may also apply to have vanity or personalized plates as provided under
Section 3-405.1.
(b) Upon initial registration of a custom vehicle, the owner of the
custom vehicle must have the vehicle inspected as required by Section 3-406 of this Code.
Except where otherwise provided, custom vehicles are considered to be
in compliance with all vehicle equipment requirements if they have passed the
approved vehicle safety inspection.
(Source: P.A. 96-487, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-804.2)
Sec. 3-804.2. Street rods.
(a) The owner of a street rod may register the vehicle for
the standard
registration fee
for a vehicle of the first division, other than a motorcycle, motor driven
cycle, or
pedalcycle, and obtain a street rod plate. An applicant for the special
plate
shall be charged, in addition to the standard registration fee, $15 for
original
issuance to be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate
Fund, to be used by the Secretary to help defray administrative costs. For
each renewal period, in addition to the standard registration fee, the
applicant shall be charged $2, which shall be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. The
application for
registration must be accompanied by an affirmation of
the owner that the vehicle will be maintained
for
occasional transportation,
exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and similar uses and
will
not be used for
general daily transportation.
The Secretary may,
in his or her discretion, prescribe that street rod plates be issued for a
definite or an indefinite term, the term to correspond to the term of
registration plates issued generally, as provided in Section 3-414.1. Any
person requesting street rod plates under this Section
may also apply to have vanity or personalized plates as provided under
Section 3-405.1.
(b) Upon initial registration of a street rod, the owner of the street
rod must have the vehicle inspected as required by Section 3-406 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 96-487, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-804.3)
Sec. 3-804.3. Former military vehicles.
(a) The owner of a former military vehicle may register the vehicle for a fee not to exceed:
(1) $100 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight     rating of 26,000 pounds or less;
(2) $150 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight     rating of 26,001 to 45,000 pounds;
(3) $500 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight     rating of 45,001 to 65,000 pounds;
(4) $1,000 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight     rating of over 65,000 pounds; or
(5) $25 for a trailer with a weight of 3,000 pounds     or less; or
(6) $75 for a trailer with a weight of over 3,000     pounds.
(b) The Secretary may prescribe, in the Secretary's discretion, that former military vehicle plates be issued for a definite or an indefinite term, such term to correspond to the term of registration plates issued generally, as provided in Section 3-414.1. Any person requesting former military vehicle plates under this Section may also apply to have vanity or personalized plates as provided under Section 3-405.1.
(c) A vehicle registered as a former military vehicle is not subject to Section 3-815 and 3-818 of this Code.
(d) A vehicle may not be registered under this Section unless a title for the vehicle has been issued by the Secretary and the vehicle is eligible for registration without regard to its status as a military vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 97-811, eff. 7-13-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-805) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-805)
Sec. 3-805. Electric vehicles.
(a) The owner of a motor vehicle of the first division or a motor vehicle of the second division weighing 8,000 pounds or less propelled by an
electric engine and not utilizing motor fuel may register such vehicle for
a registration fee equal to the fee set forth in Section 3-806 for motor vehicles of the first division, other than Autocycles, Motorcycles, Motor Driven Cycles, and Pedalcycles.  In addition to the registration fees, the Secretary shall assess an additional $100 per year in lieu of the payment of motor fuel taxes. $1 of the additional fees shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special Services Fund and the remainder of the additional fees shall be deposited into the Road Fund.
(b) Beginning with the 2023 registration year, upon the request of the vehicle owner, an electric vehicle owner may register an electric vehicle with any qualifying registration issued under this Chapter, and an additional $100 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the applicable registration fee. The $100 additional fee is to identify the vehicle as an electric vehicle. The $100 additional fee is an annual, flat fee that shall be based on an applicant's new or existing registration year for the vehicle's corresponding weight category. A designation as an electric vehicle under this subsection shall not alter a vehicle's registration. Of the additional fees, $1 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special Services Fund, and the remainder of the additional fees shall be deposited into the Road Fund.  The Secretary shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this subsection (b).
(Source: P.A. 101-32, eff. 6-28-19; 102-154, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-805.5)
Sec. 3-805.5. Low-speed vehicles. Every owner of a low-speed vehicle shall make application to the Secretary of State for registration, or renewal of registration, at the annual fee of $18.
(Source: P.A. 96-653, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-806)
Sec. 3-806. Registration Fees; Motor Vehicles of the First
Division. Every owner of any other motor vehicle of the first
division, except as provided in Sections 3-804, 3-804.01, 3-804.3, 3-805, 3-806.3, 3-806.7,  and 3-808,
and every second division vehicle weighing 8,000 pounds or less,
shall pay the Secretary of State an annual registration fee
at the following rates:
SCHEDULE OF REGISTRATION FEES
REQUIRED BY LAW
Beginning with the 2021 registration year
Annual Fee
Motor vehicles of the first division other
than Autocycles, Motorcycles, Motor
Driven Cycles and Pedalcycles
$148
Autocycles
68
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles
38
A $1 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the above fees for motor vehicles of the first division, autocycles, motorcycles, motor driven cycles, and pedalcycles to be deposited into the State Police Vehicle Fund.
All of the proceeds of the additional fees imposed by Public Act 96-34 shall be deposited into the Capital Projects Fund.
A $2 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the above fees for motor vehicles of the first division, autocycles, motorcycles, motor driven cycles, and pedalcycles to be deposited into the Park and Conservation Fund for the Department of Natural Resources to use for conservation efforts. The monies deposited into the Park and Conservation Fund under this Section shall not be subject to administrative charges or chargebacks unless otherwise authorized by this Act.
Of the fees collected for motor vehicles of the first division other than Autocycles, Motorcycles, Motor Driven Cycles, and Pedalcycles, $1 of the fees shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special Services Fund and $49 of the fees shall be deposited into the Road Fund.
(Source: P.A. 101-32, eff. 6-28-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-806.1)
Sec. 3-806.1. Additional fees for vanity license plates. In addition to
the regular registration fee or electric vehicle registration fee, an applicant for a vanity license plate, other than a vanity plate in any military series   or a vanity plate issued under Section 3-664, shall be charged $94
for each set of vanity license plates issued to a vehicle of the first
division or a vehicle of the second division registered at not more than
8,000 pounds or to a recreational vehicle and $50 for each set of
vanity plates issued to an autocycle or motorcycle.  In addition to the regular renewal fee or electric vehicle registration renewal fee,
an applicant for a vanity plate, other than a vanity plate in any military series   or a vanity plate issued under Section 3-664, shall be charged $13 for the renewal of each set of
vanity license plates. There shall be no additional fees for a vanity license plate in any military series of plates   or a vanity plate issued under Section 3-664.
(Source: P.A. 102-154, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-806.2)
Sec. 3-806.2. 
		Limitations on no-fee plates. 
		No individual shall be issued
more than one pair of plates of any category for which no
fee is required.  The Secretary of State may issue additional pairs of plates
of any such category upon receiving the required application and registration
fees.
(Source: P.A. 88-517.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806.3) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-806.3)
Sec. 3-806.3. Senior citizens.

Commencing with the 2009 registration year, the registration fee paid by
any vehicle owner who has been approved for benefits under the Senior
Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief
Act or who is the spouse of such a person shall be $10 instead of the fee
otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard
multi-year registration plates or digital registration plates issued under Section 3-414.1, motor vehicles
displaying special registration plates or digital registration plates issued under Section 3-609, 3-616, 3-621,
3-622, 3-623, 3-624, 3-625, 3-626, 3-628, 3-638, 3-642, 3-645, 3-647, 3-650,
3-651,  3-663, or 3-699.17, motor vehicles registered at 8,000 pounds or less under Section
3-815(a), and recreational vehicles registered at 8,000 pounds or less under
Section 3-815(b).  Widows and widowers of claimants shall also be entitled to
this reduced registration fee for the registration year in which the claimant
was eligible.
Commencing with the 2009 registration year,  the registration fee paid by
any vehicle owner who has claimed and received a grant under the Senior
Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief
Act or who is the spouse of such a person shall be $10 instead of the fee
otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard
multi-year registration plates or digital registration plates issued under Section 3-414.1, motor vehicles
displaying special registration plates or digital registration plates issued under Section 3-607, 3-609, 3-616, 3-621,
3-622, 3-623, 3-624, 3-625, 3-626, 3-628, 3-638, 3-642, 3-645, 3-647, 3-650, 3-651, 3-663,  3-664, or 3-699.17, motor vehicles registered at 8,000 pounds or less under Section
3-815(a), and recreational vehicles registered at 8,000 pounds or less under
Section 3-815(b).  Widows and widowers of claimants shall also be entitled to
this reduced registration fee for the registration year in which the claimant
was eligible.
Commencing with the 2017 registration year, the reduced fee under this Section shall apply to any special registration plate or digital registration plate authorized in Article VI of Chapter 3 of this Code for which the applicant would otherwise be eligible.
Surcharges for vehicle registrations under Section 3-806 of this Code shall not be collected from any vehicle owner who has been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act or a person who is the spouse of such a person.
No more than one reduced registration fee under this Section shall be
allowed during any 12-month period based on the primary eligibility of any
individual, whether such reduced registration fee is allowed to the
individual or to the spouse, widow or widower of such individual.  This
Section does not apply to the fee paid in addition to the registration fee
for motor vehicles displaying vanity, personalized, or special license
plates.
(Source: P.A. 101-51, eff. 7-12-19; 101-395, eff. 8-16-19; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21; 102-807, eff. 1-1-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806.4) (now 625 ILCS 5/3-664)
Sec. 3-806.4. (Renumbered).
(Source: Renumbered by P.A. 95-34, eff. 1-1-08.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806.5)
Sec. 3-806.5. Additional fees for personalized license plates. For
registration periods commencing after December 31, 2003, in addition to the
regular registration fee or electric vehicle registration fee, an applicant for a personalized license plate, other than a personalized plate in any military series   or a personalized  plate issued under Section 3-664, shall be charged $47 for each set of
personalized license plates issued to a vehicle of the first division or
a vehicle of the second division registered at not more than 8,000 pounds
or to a recreational vehicle and $25 for each set of personalized plates issued
to an autocycle or motorcycle.  In addition to the regular renewal fee or electric vehicle registration renewal fee, an applicant for a personalized plate other than a personalized plate in any military series   or a personalized  plate issued under Section 3-664, shall be
charged $7 for the renewal of each set of personalized license plates. There shall be no additional fees charged for a personalized plate in any military series of plates   or a personalized  plate issued under Section 3-664.  Of the
money received by the Secretary of State as additional fees for personalized
license plates, 50% shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special
License Plate Fund and 50% shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
(Source: P.A. 102-154, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806.6)
Sec. 3-806.6. Victims of domestic violence.
(a) The
Secretary shall issue new and different license plates immediately
upon request to the registered owner of a vehicle who appears in
person and submits a completed application, if all of the following
are provided:
(1) proof of ownership of the vehicle that is     acceptable to the Secretary;
(2) a driver's license or identification card     containing a picture of the licensee or cardholder issued to the registered owner by the Secretary under Section 6-110 or 6-107 of this Code or Section 4 of the Illinois Identification Card Act. The Office of the Secretary shall conduct a search of its records to verify the authenticity of any document submitted under this paragraph (2);
(3) the previously issued license plates from the     vehicle;
(4) payment of the required fee for the issuance of     duplicate license plates under Section 3-417; and
(5) one of the following:
(A) a copy of a police report, court         documentation, or other law enforcement documentation identifying the registered owner of the vehicle as the victim of an incident of abuse, as defined in Section 103 of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, or the subject of stalking, as defined in Section 12-7.3 of the Criminal Code of 2012;
(B) a written acknowledgment, dated within 30         days of submission, on the letterhead of a domestic violence agency, that the registered owner is actively seeking assistance or has sought assistance from that agency within the past year; or
(C) an order of protection issued under Section         214 of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 that names the registered owner as a protected party.
(b) This Section does not apply to license plates issued under Section 3-664
 or to special license plates issued under Article VI of this Chapter.
(Source: P.A. 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806.7)
Sec. 3-806.7. Registration fees for active duty military personnel.
(a) Beginning with the 2011 registration year, the standard registration fee set forth in Section 3-806 of this Code for passenger motor vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds and registered under Section 3-815 of this Code, shall be reduced by 50% for any Illinois vehicle owner who was on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and stationed outside of the United States for a period of 90 days or longer during the preceding registration year.
(b) Illinois residents who are members of the Armed Forces of the United States and who have been stationed outside of the United States for a period of 6 months or longer, and who placed their registered motor vehicle in storage during the time they served abroad, shall be entitled to credit for the unused portion of that registration when they renew the registration of that vehicle upon their return to the United States.  For each month or part thereof that the vehicle was in storage and had current registration, the member of the armed forces shall receive one month of registration without charge.
(c) Beginning with the 2017 registration year, the standard registration fee set forth in Section 3-806 of this Code for passenger motor vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds and registered under Section 3-815 of this Code, shall be waived for the year following the return of any Illinois vehicle owner who is a member of the active-duty or reserve component of the United States Armed Forces who can provide proof of serving in a combat mission. Nothing in this subsection is applicable to the additional fees incurred by specialty, personalized, or vanity license plates.
(Source: P.A. 99-32, eff. 7-10-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806.8)
Sec. 3-806.8. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10. Repealed by P.A. 97-914, eff. 1-1-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806.9)
Sec. 3-806.9. Expedited vehicle registration.  The Secretary of State may provide an expedited process for the issuance of vehicle registration plates.  Expedited registration applications must be complete, including necessary forms, fees, and taxes.  The Secretary shall charge an additional fee of not more than $10 for this service, and that fee shall cover the cost of shipping the vehicle registration plates via an express mail service.  All fees collected by the Secretary for expedited registration services shall be deposited into the Motor Vehicle License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 97-914, eff. 1-1-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-806.10)
Sec. 3-806.10. Vehicles manufactured in Illinois.  Upon payment of the title fee for a first division passenger vehicle other than an autocycle, motor driven cycle, or pedalcycle or for a second division vehicle weighing 8,000 pounds or less, the buyer or owner of the vehicle may apply for a rebate in the amount of $25 on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State if the vehicle is manufactured in this State and the application for  title is made no more than one year after the month in which the vehicle was manufactured. Each qualifying vehicle shall be eligible for one rebate of $25 for the lifetime of the qualifying vehicle.  The Secretary of State shall adopt administrative rules to administer this Section that include the information necessary for the rebate application.
(Source: P.A. 102-845, eff. 1-1-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-807) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-807)
Sec. 3-807. 
		(Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 91-37, eff. 7-1-99. Repealed by P.A. 100-956, eff. 1-1-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-808) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-808)
Sec. 3-808. Governmental and charitable vehicles; Registration fees.
(a) A registration fee of $10 per 2 year registration period
shall be paid by the owner in the following cases:
1. Vehicles operated exclusively as a school bus for     school purposes by any school district or any religious or denominational institution, except that such a school bus may be used by such a religious or denominational institution for the transportation of persons to or from any of its official activities.
2. Vehicles operated exclusively in a high school     driver training program by any school district or school operated by a religious institution.
3. Rescue squad vehicles which are owned and operated     by a corporation or association organized and operated not for profit for the purpose of conducting such rescue operations.
4. Vehicles, used exclusively as school buses for any     school district, which are neither owned nor operated by such district.
5. Charitable vehicles.
(b) Annual vehicle registration plates shall be issued, at no charge,
to the following:
1. Medical transport vehicles owned and operated by     the State of Illinois or by any State agency financed by funds appropriated by the General Assembly.
2. Medical transport vehicles operated by or for any     county, township or municipal corporation.
(c) Ceremonial plates.  Upon payment of a registration fee of $98 per 2-year registration period, the Secretary of State shall issue
registration plates to vehicles operated exclusively for ceremonial purposes by
any not-for-profit veterans', fraternal, or civic organization.  The Secretary
of State may prescribe that ceremonial vehicle registration plates be issued
for an indefinite term, that term to correspond to the term of registration
plates issued generally, as provided in Section 3-414.1.
All of the proceeds of the additional fees imposed by this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly shall be deposited into the Capital Projects Fund.
(d) In any event, any vehicle registered under this Section used or
operated for purposes other than those herein prescribed shall be
subject to revocation, and in that event, the owner may be required to
properly register such vehicle under the provisions of this Code.
(e) As a prerequisite to registration under this Section, the Secretary
of State may require the vehicle owners listed in subsection (a) of this
Section who are exempt from federal income taxation under subsection (c) of
Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now or
hereafter amended, to submit to him a determination letter, ruling or other
written evidence of tax exempt status issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
The Secretary may accept a certified copy of the document issued by the
Internal Revenue Service as evidence of the exemption.  The Secretary may
require documentation of eligibility under this Section to accompany an
application for registration.
(f) Special event plates.  The Secretary of State may issue registration
plates in recognition or commemoration of special events which promote the
interests of Illinois citizens.  These plates shall be valid for no more
than 60 days
prior to the date of expiration.  The Secretary shall require the applicant
for such plates to pay for the costs of furnishing the plates.
Beginning July 1, 1991, all special event plates shall be recorded in the
Secretary of State's files for immediate identification.
The Secretary of State, upon issuing a new series of special event
plates, shall notify all law enforcement officials of the design
and other special features of the special plate series.
All special event plates shall indicate, in the lower right corner, the
date of expiration in characters no less than 1/2 inch high.
(Source: P.A. 96-34, eff. 7-13-09.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-808.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-808.1)
Sec. 3-808.1. Permanent vehicle registration plate.
(a) Permanent vehicle registration plates shall be issued,
at no charge, to the following:
1. Vehicles, other than medical transport vehicles,     owned and operated by the State of Illinois or by any State agency financed by funds appropriated by the General Assembly;
2. Special disability plates issued to vehicles owned     and operated by the State of Illinois or by any State agency financed by funds appropriated by the General Assembly.
(b) Permanent vehicle registration plates shall be issued, for a one-time
fee of $8.00, to the following:
1. Vehicles, other than medical transport vehicles,     operated by or for any county, township or municipal corporation.
2. Vehicles owned by counties, townships or municipal     corporations for persons with disabilities.
3. Beginning with the 1991 registration year,     county-owned vehicles operated by or for any county sheriff and designated deputy sheriffs.  These registration plates shall contain the specific county code and unit number.
4. All-terrain vehicles owned by counties, townships,     or municipal corporations and used for law enforcement purposes when the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin is accompanied with a letter from the original manufacturer or a manufacturer's franchised dealer stating that this all-terrain vehicle has been converted to a street worthy vehicle that meets the equipment requirements set forth in Chapter 12 of this Code.
5. Beginning with the 2001 registration year,     municipally owned vehicles operated by or for any police department.  These registration plates shall contain the designation "municipal police" and shall be numbered and distributed as prescribed by the Secretary of State.
6. Beginning with the 2014 registration year,     municipally owned, fire district owned, or Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) owned vehicles operated by or for any fire department, fire protection district, or MABAS. These registration plates shall display the designation "Fire Department" and shall display the specific fire department, fire district, fire unit, or MABAS division number or letter.
7.   Beginning with the 2017 registration year,     vehicles that do not require a school bus driver permit under Section 6-104 to operate and are not registered under Section 3-617 of this Code, and are owned by a public school district from grades K-12 or a public community college.
8. Beginning with the 2017 registration year,     vehicles of the first division or vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds that are owned by a medical facility or hospital of a municipality, county, or township.
9. Beginning with the 2020 registration year, 2-axle     motor vehicles that (i) are designed and used as buses in a public system for transporting more than 10 passengers; (ii) are used as common carriers in the general transportation of passengers and not devoted to any specialized purpose; (iii) operate entirely within the  territorial limits of a single municipality or a single municipality and  contiguous municipalities; and (iv) are subject to the regulation of the Illinois Commerce Commission. The owner of a vehicle under this paragraph is exempt from paying a flat weight tax or a mileage weight tax under this Code.
(b-5) Beginning with the 2016 registration year, permanent vehicle registration plates shall be issued for a one-time fee of $8.00 to a county, township, or municipal corporation that owns or operates vehicles used for the purpose of community workplace commuting as defined by the Secretary of State by administrative rule.  The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary.  The Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement this subsection (b-5).
(c) Beginning with the 2012 registration year, county-owned vehicles
operated by or for any county sheriff and designated deputy sheriffs that have been issued registration plates under subsection (b) of this Section shall be exempt from any fee for the transfer of registration from one vehicle to another vehicle. Each county sheriff shall report to the Secretary of State any transfer of registration plates from one vehicle to another vehicle operated by or for any county sheriff and designated deputy sheriffs. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to implement this subsection (c).
(c-5) Beginning with the 2014 registration year, municipally owned, fire district owned, or Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) owned vehicles operated by or for any fire department, fire protection district, or MABAS that have been issued registration plates under subsection (b) of this Section shall be exempt from any fee for the transfer of registration from one vehicle to another vehicle. Each fire department, fire protection district, of MABAS shall report to the Secretary of State any transfer of registration plates from one vehicle to another vehicle operated by or for any fire department, fire protection district, or MABAS. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to implement this subsection.
(d) Beginning with the 2013 registration year, municipally owned vehicles
operated by or for any police department that have been issued registration plates under subsection (b) of this Section shall be exempt from any fee for the transfer of registration from one vehicle to another vehicle. Each municipal police department shall report to the Secretary of State any transfer of registration plates from one vehicle to another vehicle operated by or for any municipal police department. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to implement this subsection (d).
(e) Beginning with the 2016 registration year, any vehicle owned or operated by a county, township, or municipal corporation that has been issued registration plates under this Section is exempt from any fee for the transfer of registration from one vehicle to another vehicle. Each county, township, or municipal corporation shall report to the Secretary of State any transfer of registration plates from one vehicle to another vehicle operated by or for any county, township, or municipal corporation.
(f) Beginning with the 2020 registration year, any vehicle owned or operated by a public school district from grades K-12, a public community college, or a medical facility or hospital of a municipality, county, or township that has been issued registration plates under this Section is exempt from any fee for the transfer of registration from one vehicle to another vehicle. Each school district, public community college, or medical facility or hospital shall report to the Secretary any transfer of registration plates from one vehicle to another vehicle operated by the school district, public community college, or medical facility.
(g) Beginning with the 2025 registration year, vehicles owned or operated by or for a private or public university police department or a private or public college police department, except for motor driven cycles and all-terrain vehicles, may be registered under subsection (b) of this Section. These registration plates shall contain the designation "university police" or "college police" and shall be numbered and distributed as prescribed by the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 103-135, eff. 1-1-24.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-809) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-809)
Sec. 3-809. Farm machinery, exempt vehicles and fertilizer spreaders; registration fee.
(a) Vehicles of the second division having a corn
sheller, a well driller, hay press, clover huller, feed mixer and unloader,
or other farm machinery permanently mounted thereon and used solely for
transporting the same shall be
registered upon the filing of a proper application and the payment of a
registration fee of $13 per 2-year registration period.  This
registration fee of $13  shall be paid in full and shall not be
reduced even though such registration is made after the beginning of the
registration period.
(b) Vehicles exempt from registration under the provisions of subsection A of Section 3-402
 of this Code, as amended, may, at the option of the
owner, be identified as exempt vehicles by displaying registration plates
issued by the Secretary of State.  The owner thereof may apply for such
permanent, non-transferable
registration plates upon the filing of a proper application and the payment
of a registration fee of $13.  The application for and display of such registration
plates for identification purposes by vehicles exempt from registration
shall not be deemed as a waiver or rescission of its exempt status, nor make
such vehicle subject to registration. Nothing in this Section prohibits the towing of another vehicle by the exempt vehicle if the towed vehicle:
(i) does not exceed the registered weight of 8,000     pounds;
(ii) is used exclusively for transportation to and     from the work site;
(iii) is not used for carrying counter weights or     other material related to the operation of the exempt vehicle while under tow; and
(iv) displays proper and current registration plates.
(c) Any single unit self-propelled agricultural fertilizer implement,
designed for both on and off road use, equipped with flotation tires and
otherwise specially adapted for the application of plant food materials
or agricultural chemicals, desiring to be operated upon the highways ladened
with load shall be limited to a maximum gross weight of 36,000
pounds, restricted to a highway speed of not more than 30 miles per hour
and a legal width of not more than 12 feet. Such vehicles shall be limited
to the furthering of agricultural or horticultural pursuits and in
furtherance of these pursuits, such vehicles may be operated upon the
highway, within a 50-mile radius of their point of loading as indicated on
the written or printed statement required by the Illinois Fertilizer Act
of 1961, for the purpose of moving plant food materials or
agricultural chemicals to the field, or from field to field, for the sole
purpose of application.
Whenever any vehicle is operated in violation of subsection (c) of this Section, the owner or the driver of such vehicle shall be deemed guilty of
a petty offense and either may be prosecuted for such violation.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17; 100-863, eff. 8-14-18; 101-481, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-809.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-809.1)
Sec. 3-809.1. 
		
		Vehicles of second division used for transporting soil
and conservation machinery and equipment-Registration fee.
Not for hire vehicles of the second division used, only in the
territory within a 75 mile radius of the owner's headquarters, solely for
transporting the owner's machinery, equipment, plastic tubing, tile and
steel reinforcement materials used exclusively for soil and water conservation
work on farms, other work on farms and in drainage districts organized for
agricultural purposes, shall be registered upon the filing of a proper
application and the payment of a registration fee of $488 per
annum.  The registration fee of $488 shall be
paid in full and shall not be reduced even though such registration is
made during the second half of the registration year.
(Source: P.A. 91-37, eff. 7-1-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-810) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-810)
Sec. 3-810. Dealers, manufacturers, engine and driveline component
manufacturers, transporters, and repossessors; registration plates. Dealers, manufacturers, and transporters registered under this Code 
may obtain registration plates for use as provided in this Code at the
following rates:
Initial set of dealer's, manufacturer's, or     transporter's "in-transit" plates: $45
Duplicate Plates: $13
Manufacturers of engine and driveline components     registered under this Code  may obtain registration plates at the following rates:
Initial set of "test vehicle" plates: $94
Duplicate plates: $25
Repossessors and other persons qualified and registered under Section
3-601 of this Code may obtain registration plates at the rate of $45 per set.
(Source: P.A. 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-810.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-810.1)
Sec. 3-810.1. Tow truck; registration plates. Tow truck operators
registered under this Code may obtain registration plates for use as
provided in this Code at the rate per set provided in subsection (a) of
Section 3-815 of this Code for each vehicle so registered.
(Source: P.A. 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-811) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-811)
Sec. 3-811. 
		Drive-away and other permits - Fees.
(a) Dealers may obtain drive-away permits for use as
provided in
this Code, for a fee of $6 per permit for permits purchased on or before
June 30, 2003 and $10 for permits purchased on or after July 1, 2003.
For drive-away permits purchased on or after July 1, 2003, $4 of the fee
collected for the purchase of each permit shall be deposited into the General
Revenue Fund.
(b) Transporters may obtain one-trip permits for vehicles in transit for
use as provided in this Code, for a fee of $6 per permit for permits
purchased on or before June 30, 2003 and $10 for permits purchased on or
after July 1, 2003.  For one-trip permits purchased on or after July 1, 2003,
$4 of the fee collected from the purchase of each permit shall be
deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
(c) Non-residents may likewise obtain a drive-away
permit from the
Secretary of State to export a motor vehicle purchased in Illinois, for a
fee of $6 per permit for permits purchased on or before June 30, 2003 and
$10 for permits purchased on or after July 1, 2003.  For drive-away permits
purchased on or after July 1, 2003, $4 of the fee collected for the purchase
of each permit shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
(d) One-trip permits may be obtained for an occasional single trip by a
vehicle as provided in this Code, upon payment of a fee of $19.
(e) One month permits may likewise be obtained for the fees and taxes
prescribed in this Code and as promulgated by the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 92-680, eff. 7-16-02; 93-32, eff. 7-1-03.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-812) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-812)
Sec. 3-812. 
		Vehicles with permanently mounted equipment - registration
fees.  Vehicles having permanently mounted equipment thereon used exclusively
by the owner for the transporting of such permanently mounted equipment and
tools and equipment to be used incidentally in the work to be performed with
the permanently mounted equipment and provided such vehicle is not used for
hire shall be registered upon the filing of a proper application and the
payment of a registration fee based upon a rate of $45
per year (or fraction of a year) for each 10,000 pounds (or portion thereof)
of the gross weight of such motor vehicle and equipment,  according to
the following table of fees:
SCHEDULE OF FEES REQUIRED BY LAW
Gross Weight in Lbs.
Including Vehicle and
Total
Equipment
Annual Fees
10,000 lbs. and less
$45
10,001 lbs. to 20,000 lbs.
90
20,001 lbs. to 30,000 lbs.
135
30,001 lbs. to 40,000 lbs.
180
40,001 lbs. to 50,000 lbs.
225
50,001 lbs. to 60,000 lbs.
270
60,001 lbs. to 70,000 lbs.
315
70,001 lbs. to 73,280 lbs.
340
73,281 lbs. to 80,000 lbs.
385
(Source: P.A. 91-37, eff. 7-1-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-813) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-813)
Sec. 3-813. Vehicles of second division - Registration fee. Except as otherwise provided in this Code, all owners of vehicles of the
second division which are designed, equipped or used for carrying freight,
goods, wares, merchandise, or for use as living quarters; and all owners of
vehicles of the first division which have been remodelled and are being
used for such purposes; and all owners of motor vehicles operated as truck
tractors to the weights of which are added to the gross weights of
semitrailers with their maximum loads when drawn by such truck tractors;
and all owners of vehicles of the second division which are used for
carrying more than 10 persons, shall pay to the Secretary of State for each
registration year, for the use of the public highways of this State, a
registration fee of $10 for each such vehicle, which shall be collected as part of the flat weight tax assessed under Section 3-815 of this Code. A self-propelled vehicle
operated as a truck tractor and one semitrailer or a combination of a truck
tractor and semitrailer drawing a trailer or a semitrailer converted to a
trailer through use of an auxiliary axle or any combination of apportioned
vehicles shall be considered as one vehicle in computing the flat weight
taxes under Section 3-815.
(Source: P.A. 99-127, eff. 1-1-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-814) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-814)
Sec. 3-814. 
		Semitrailer registration fees. 
		Effective with the 1984
registration year to the end of the 1998 registration year, an owner
of a semitrailer shall pay to the Secretary of State, for the use of the
public highways of this State, a flat weight tax of $60, which includes the
registration fee, for a 5 year semitrailer plate.
Effective with the 1999 registration year an owner of a semitrailer shall pay
to the Secretary of State, for the use of the public highways of this State, a
one time flat tax of $15, which includes the registration fee, for a permanent
non-transferrable semitrailer plate.
Effective with the 2001 registration year, an owner of a semitrailer shall
pay to the Secretary of State, for the use of public highways of this State, a
one-time flat tax of $19, which includes the registration fee, for a permanent
non-transferrable semitrailer plate.
(Source: P.A. 91-37, eff. 7-1-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-814.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-814.1)
Sec. 3-814.1. 
		Apportionable trailer and semitrailer fees. 
		Beginning
April 1, 1994 through March 31, 1998, an owner of an apportionable trailer
or apportionable semitrailer registered under Section 3-402.1 shall pay an
annual registration fee of $12 to the Secretary of State.
Beginning April 1, 1998 through March 31, 2000, an owner of an
apportionable trailer or apportionable semitrailer registered under Section
3-402.1 shall pay a one time registration fee of $15 to the Secretary of State
for a permanent non-transferrable plate.
Beginning April 1, 2000, an owner of an apportionable trailer or
apportionable semitrailer registered under Section 3-402.1 shall pay
a one-time registration fee of $19 to the Secretary of State for a
permanent non-transferrable plate.
(Source: P.A. 91-37, eff. 7-1-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-814.2)
Sec. 3-814.2. 
		Optional registration of converter devices.
(a) The Secretary of State may provide for optional registration of devices
that convert a semitrailer to a trailer and are exempt from vehicle
registration requirements.  The rules adopted for purposes of this Section may
provide for the registration of this category of vehicle or type vehicle.  Upon
request of an owner, the Secretary of State may issue registration for a
vehicle that meets the requirements of rules adopted under this Section.
A registration fee for this vehicle may be imposed by rule.
(b) A vehicle that is registered under this Section is subject to the same
provisions, conditions, fees, and other requirements under this Code.
(Source: P.A. 89-710, eff. 2-14-97.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-814.3)
Sec. 3-814.3. Registration of fleets of semitrailers or apportionable
semitrailers.  The Secretary of State may provide for the registration of large
fleets of semitrailers or apportionable semitrailers by accepting the
appropriate fees and issuing the registration plate or digital registration plate prior to the plate being
assigned to a specific vehicle.  The registration indexes will be updated on a
date predetermined by the Secretary of State.  In determining this date, the
Secretary of State shall take into consideration the number of vehicles in each
fleet.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-814.4)
Sec. 3-814.4.
Registration of fleet vehicles. The Secretary may issue fleet
vehicle registration plates or digital registration plates to owners of vehicle fleets registered in
accordance with Section 3-405.3 of this Code in bulk before plates are assigned
to specific vehicles. A registration plate or digital registration plate may not be displayed on a vehicle,
however, until the plate has been activated on the Secretary's registration
file and the proper fee has been forwarded to the Secretary.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-815) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-815)
Sec. 3-815. Flat weight tax; vehicles of the second division.
(a) Except
as provided in Section 3-806.3 and 3-804.3, every owner
of a vehicle of the second division registered under Section 3-813, and
not registered under the mileage weight tax under Section 3-818, shall
pay to the Secretary of State, for each registration year, for the use
of the public highways, a flat weight tax at the rates set forth in the
following table, the rates including the $10 registration fee:
SCHEDULE OF FLAT WEIGHT TAX
REQUIRED BY LAW
Gross Weight in Lbs.
Total Fees
Including Vehicle
each Fiscal
and Maximum Load
Class
year
8,000 lbs. and less
B
$148
8,001 lbs. to 10,000 lbs.
C
218
10,001 lbs. to 12,000 lbs.
D
238
12,001 lbs. to 16,000 lbs.
F
342
16,001 lbs. to 26,000 lbs.
H
590
26,001 lbs. to 28,000 lbs.
J
730
28,001 lbs. to 32,000 lbs.
K
942
32,001 lbs. to 36,000 lbs.
L
1,082
36,001 lbs. to 40,000 lbs.
N
1,302
40,001 lbs. to 45,000 lbs.
P
1,490
45,001 lbs. to 50,000 lbs.
Q
1,638
50,001 lbs. to 54,999 lbs.
R
1,798
55,000 lbs. to 59,500 lbs.
S
1,930
59,501 lbs. to 64,000 lbs.
T
2,070
64,001 lbs. to 73,280 lbs.
V
2,394
73,281 lbs. to 77,000 lbs.
X
2,722
77,001 lbs. to 80,000 lbs.
Z
2,890
Beginning with the 2010 registration year a $1 surcharge shall be collected for vehicles registered in the 8,000 lbs. and less flat weight plate category above  to be deposited into the State Police Vehicle Fund.
Beginning with the 2014 registration year, a $2 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the above fees for vehicles registered in the  8,000 lb. and less flat weight plate category as described in this subsection (a) to be deposited into the Park and Conservation Fund for the Department of Natural Resources to use for conservation efforts. The monies deposited into the Park and Conservation Fund under this Section shall not be subject to administrative charges or chargebacks unless otherwise authorized by this Act.
Of the fees collected under this subsection, $1 of the fees shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special Services Fund and $99 of the fees shall be deposited into the Road Fund.
All of the proceeds of the additional fees imposed by Public Act 96-34 shall be deposited into the Capital Projects Fund.
(a-1) A Special Hauling Vehicle is a vehicle or combination of vehicles of
the second
division registered under Section 3-813 transporting asphalt or concrete in the
plastic state or a vehicle or combination of vehicles that are subject to the
gross weight limitations in subsection (a) of Section 15-111 for which the
owner of the
vehicle or combination of vehicles has elected to pay, in addition to the
registration fee in subsection (a), $125 to the Secretary of State
for each
registration year.  The Secretary shall designate this class of vehicle as
a Special Hauling Vehicle.
(a-5) Beginning January 1, 2015, upon the request of the vehicle owner, a $10 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the above fees for vehicles in the 12,000 lbs. and less flat weight plate categories as described in subsection (a) to be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. The $10 surcharge is to identify vehicles in the 12,000 lbs. and less flat weight plate categories as a covered farm vehicle. The $10 surcharge is an annual, flat fee that shall be based on an applicant's new or existing registration year for each vehicle in the 12,000 lbs. and less flat weight plate categories.  A designation as a covered farm vehicle under this subsection (a-5)  shall not alter a vehicle's registration as a registration in the 12,000 lbs. or less flat weight category. The Secretary shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this subsection (a-5).
(a-10) Beginning January 1, 2019, upon the request of the vehicle owner, the Secretary of State shall collect a $10 surcharge in addition to the fees for second division vehicles in the 8,000 lbs. and less flat weight plate category described in subsection (a) that are issued a registration plate under Article VI of this Chapter. The $10 surcharge shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. The $10 surcharge is to identify a vehicle in the 8,000 lbs. and less flat weight plate category as a covered farm vehicle. The $10 surcharge is an annual, flat fee that shall be based on an applicant's new or existing registration year for each vehicle in the 8,000 lbs. and less flat weight plate category. A designation as a covered farm vehicle under this subsection (a-10) shall not alter a vehicle's registration in the 8,000 lbs. or less flat weight category. The Secretary shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this subsection (a-10).
(b) Except as provided in Section 3-806.3, every camping trailer,
motor home, mini motor home, travel trailer, truck camper or van camper
used primarily for recreational purposes, and not used commercially, nor
for hire, nor owned by a commercial business, may be registered for each
registration year upon the filing of a proper application and the payment
of a registration fee and highway use tax, according to the following table of
fees:
MOTOR HOME, MINI MOTOR HOME, TRUCK CAMPER OR VAN CAMPER
Gross Weight in Lbs.
Total Fees
Including Vehicle and
Each
Maximum Load
Calendar Year
8,000 lbs and less
$78
8,001 Lbs. to 10,000 Lbs
90
10,001 Lbs. and Over
102
CAMPING TRAILER OR TRAVEL TRAILER
Gross Weight in Lbs.
Total Fees
Including Vehicle and
Each
Maximum Load
Calendar Year
3,000 Lbs. and Less
$18
3,001 Lbs. to 8,000 Lbs.
30
8,001 Lbs. to 10,000 Lbs.
38
10,001 Lbs. and Over
50
Every house trailer must be registered under Section 3-819.
(c) Farm Truck. Any truck used exclusively for the owner's own
agricultural, horticultural or livestock raising operations and
not-for-hire only, or any truck used only in the transportation for-hire
of seasonal, fresh, perishable fruit or vegetables from farm to the
point of first processing,
may be registered by the owner under this paragraph in lieu of
registration under paragraph (a), upon filing of a proper application
and the payment of the $10 registration fee and the highway use tax
herein specified as follows:
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND TAXES
Gross Weight in Lbs.
Total Amount for
Including Truck and
each
Maximum Load
Class
Fiscal Year
16,000 lbs. or less
VF
$250
16,001 to 20,000 lbs.
VG
326
20,001 to 24,000 lbs.
VH
390
24,001 to 28,000 lbs.
VJ
478
28,001 to 32,000 lbs.
VK
606
32,001 to 36,000 lbs.
VL
710
36,001 to 45,000 lbs.
VP
910
45,001 to 54,999 lbs.
VR
1,126
55,000 to 64,000 lbs.
VT
1,302
64,001 to 73,280 lbs.
VV
1,390
73,281 to 77,000 lbs.
VX
1,450
77,001 to 80,000 lbs.
VZ
1,590
Of the fees collected under this subsection, $1 of the fees shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special Services Fund and $99 of the fees shall be deposited into the Road Fund.
In the event the Secretary of State revokes a farm truck registration
as authorized by law, the owner shall pay the flat weight tax due
hereunder before operating such truck.
Any combination of vehicles having 5 axles, with a distance of 42 feet or
less between extreme axles, that are subject to the weight limitations in
subsection (a) of Section 15-111 for which the owner of the combination
of
vehicles has elected to pay, in addition to the registration fee in subsection
(c), $125 to the Secretary of State for each registration year
shall be designated by the Secretary as a Special Hauling Vehicle.
(d) The number of axles necessary to carry the maximum load provided
shall be determined from Chapter 15 of this Code.
(e) An owner may only apply for and receive 5 farm truck
registrations, and only 2 of those 5 vehicles shall exceed 59,500 gross
weight in pounds per vehicle.
(f) Every person convicted of violating this Section by failure to pay
the appropriate flat weight tax to the Secretary of State as set forth in
the above tables shall be punished as provided for in Section 3-401.
(Source: P.A. 100-734, eff. 1-1-19; 100-956, eff. 1-1-19; 101-32, eff. 6-28-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-815.1)
Sec. 3-815.1. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 101-32, eff. 6-28-19. Repealed internally, eff. 7-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-816) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-816)
Sec. 3-816. 
		Installment Payments.
(a) The flat weight tax required to be paid by Section 3-815 for any
vehicles on a calendar year basis may be paid if the owner so elects, in equal
semi-annual installments due on January 1 and July 1 of each licensing year.
Effective with the 1984 registration year the owners of semitrailers registered
under Section 3-814 shall have the option of paying the designated fees to the
Secretary in the following manner:
If registered in the first year the owner shall have the option of paying
$30 the first year and the remaining $30 by the start of the second year;
If registered in the second year the owner shall have the option of paying
$24 the first year and the remaining $24 by the start of the third year;
If registered in the third year the owner shall pay $36 for each semitrailer;
If registered in the fourth year the owner shall pay $24 for each semitrailer; and
If registered in the fifth year the owner shall pay $12 for each semitrailer.
Every such owner who elects to pay such tax in such installments shall file
with the Secretary of State a surety bond or certificate of deposit, as
hereinafter provided, in the amount of the sum of the second installment
of taxes on his vehicle.
Such bond shall be in the form approved by the Secretary of State and
with a surety company approved by the Department of Insurance to
transact business in this State, as surety, and shall be conditioned
upon such owner's paying to the State of Illinois all monies becoming
due by reason of his operation of the second division motor vehicle in
this State, together with all penalties and interest thereon.
The State Treasurer shall issue a certificate of deposit to any such
owner who deposits with the State Treasurer securities of the Federal
Government or the State of Illinois endorsed in blank by such owner, or
a certificate of deposit issued by any bank or savings and loan association
authorized to do business in Illinois, payable to the Secretary of State on or
after July 1 of the year of registration.  Such certificate of deposit and
securities shall be approved by and deposited with the State Treasurer, and
shall have a current market value in the total amount which would cover all
monies becoming due and payable to the State of Illinois by reason of his
operation of a second division motor vehicle in this State, together with all
penalties and interest thereon.
The liability of the surety hereunder shall be absolute and upon
notice from the Secretary of State that the second installment has not
been paid on July 1 of any licensing year the surety shall immediately
pay the second installment to the Secretary of State.
Upon notice by the Secretary of State that the second installment of
such owner's taxes has not been paid on July 1 of any licensing year,
the State Treasurer shall sell such securities and deliver the proceeds
thereof to the Secretary of State to satisfy all monies becoming due by
reason of such owner's operation of a second division motor vehicle in
this State, together with all penalties and interest thereon.
If the owner's liability for the second installment is evidenced by a
certificate of deposit payable to the Secretary of State, the Secretary
of State shall, upon failure of the owner to pay the second installment
by July 1, endorse the certificate of deposit which is in the custody of
the State Treasurer, and thereafter the State Treasurer shall present
the certificate of deposit for payment to the proper bank or savings and
loan association.  Upon receipt of payment, the State Treasurer shall forward
to the Secretary of State all monies due by reason of such owner's operation of
a second division motor vehicle in this State, and return the excess, if any,
to the owner on whose behalf the certificate of deposit was previously
deposited.
The State Treasurer shall return securities or proceeds in excess of
that needed to satisfy the Secretary of State for all monies becoming
due by reason of such owner's operation of a second division motor
vehicle in this State, together with all penalties and interest thereon.
Upon notice by the Secretary of State that the second installment has
been paid, the State Treasurer shall return such certificate of deposit
or securities deposited with him under this Section to the owner
thereof.
(b) The flat weight tax required by Section 3-815 to be paid on a fiscal
year basis may be paid, if the owner so elects, in equal semi-annual
installments due on July 1st and January 1st of each registration year.  From
July 1, 1983 through November 30, 1983, the flat weight tax required
by Section
3-814 for semitrailers previously registered on a fiscal year basis may be
paid, if the owner so elects, by paying the Secretary of State $33 at the time
of registration and the remaining $25 by January 1, 1985 for each 5 1/2 year
semitrailer plate.  Every such owner who elects to pay such tax in such
installments shall file with the Secretary of State a surety bond or
certificate of deposit, as hereinafter provided, in the amount of the sum of
the second installment of taxes on his vehicle.
Such bond shall be in the form approved by the Secretary of State and
with a surety company approved by the Department of Insurance to
transact business in this State, as surety, and shall be conditioned
upon such owner's paying to the State of Illinois all monies becoming
due by reason of his operation of the second division motor vehicle in
this State, together with all penalties and interest thereon.
The liability of the surety hereunder shall be absolute and upon
notice from the Secretary of State that the second installment has not
been paid on January 1st of any registration year the surety shall
immediately pay the second installment to the Secretary of State.
Upon notice by the Secretary of State that the second installment of
such owner's taxes has not been paid on January 1st of any registration
year, the State Treasurer shall sell such securities and deliver the
proceeds thereof to the Secretary of State to satisfy all monies
becoming due by reason of such owner's operation of a second division
motor vehicle in this State, together with all penalties and interest
thereon.
If the owner's liability for the second installment is evidenced by a
certificate of deposit payable to the Secretary of State, the Secretary
of State shall, upon failure of the owner to pay the second installment
by January 1st, endorse the certificate of deposit which is in the
custody of the State Treasurer, and thereafter the State Treasurer shall
present the certificate of deposit for payment to the proper bank or savings
and loan association.  Upon receipt of payment, the State Treasurer shall
forward to the Secretary of State all monies due by reason of such owner's
operation of a second division motor vehicle in this State, and return the
excess, if any, to the owner on whose behalf the certificate of deposit was
previously deposited.
The State Treasurer shall return securities or proceeds in excess of
that needed to satisfy the Secretary of State for all monies becoming
due by reason of such owner's operation of a second division motor
vehicle in this State, together with all penalties and interest thereon.
Upon notice by the Secretary of State that the second installment has
been paid, the State Treasurer shall return such certificate of deposit
or securities deposited with him under this Section to the owner
thereof.
(c) The flat weight tax required under Section 3-815 for vehicles
registered in accordance with Section 3-402.1 may be paid, if the owner
elects, in equal semi-annual installments due on April 1 and October 1 of
each licensing year.
(d) In the event any surety pays for any second installment under
this Section, the surety shall have recourse only against the principal
and owner of the vehicles involved and shall have no right or privilege
to demand revocation or suspension of the registration plates
or registration stickers of the vehicles involved.  Such surety may, however,
impress a lien as provided in Section 3-828.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-818) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-818)
Sec. 3-818. Mileage weight tax option.
(a) Any owner of a vehicle of
the second division may elect to pay a mileage weight tax for such vehicle
in lieu of the flat weight tax set out in Section 3-815. Such election
shall be binding to the end of the registration year. Renewal of this
election must be filed with the Secretary of State on or before July 1
of each registration period. In such event the owner shall, at the time
of making such election, pay the $10 registration fee and the minimum
guaranteed mileage weight tax, as hereinafter provided, which payment
shall permit the owner to operate that vehicle the maximum mileage in
this State hereinafter set forth. Any vehicle being operated on
mileage plates cannot be operated outside of this State. In addition
thereto, the owner of that vehicle shall pay a mileage weight tax at the
following rates for each mile traveled in this State in excess of the
maximum mileage provided under the minimum guaranteed basis:
BUS, TRUCK OR TRUCK TRACTOR
Maximum
Mileage
Minimum
Mileage
Weight Tax
Guaranteed
Permitted
for Mileage
Gross Weight
Mileage
Under
in excess of
Vehicle and
Weight
Guaranteed
Guaranteed
Load
Class
Tax
Tax
Mileage
12,000 lbs. or less
MD
$173
5,000
26 Mills
12,001 to 16,000 lbs.
MF
220
6,000
34 Mills
16,001 to 20,000 lbs.
MG
280
6,000
46 Mills
20,001 to 24,000 lbs.
MH
335
6,000
63 Mills
24,001 to 28,000 lbs.
MJ
415
7,000
63 Mills
28,001 to 32,000 lbs.
MK
485
7,000
83 Mills
32,001 to 36,000 lbs.
ML
585
7,000
99 Mills
36,001 to 40,000 lbs.
MN
715
7,000
128 Mills
40,001 to 45,000 lbs.
MP
795
7,000
139 Mills
45,001 to 54,999 lbs.
MR
953
7,000
156 Mills
55,000 to 59,500 lbs.
MS
1,020
7,000
178 Mills
59,501 to 64,000 lbs.
MT
1,085
7,000
195 Mills
64,001 to 73,280 lbs.
MV
1,273
7,000
225 Mills
73,281 to 77,000 lbs.
MX
1,428
7,000
258 Mills
77,001 to 80,000 lbs.
MZ
1,515
7,000
275 Mills
TRAILER
Maximum
Mileage
Minimum
Mileage
Weight Tax
Guaranteed
Permitted
for Mileage
Gross Weight
Mileage
Under
in excess of
Vehicle and
Weight
Guaranteed
Guaranteed
Load
Class
Tax
Tax
Mileage
14,000 lbs. or less
ME
$175
5,000
31 Mills
14,001 to 20,000 lbs.
MF
235
6,000
36 Mills
20,001 to 36,000 lbs.
ML
640
7,000
103 Mills
36,001 to 40,000 lbs.
MM
850
7,000
150 Mills
Of the fees collected under this subsection, $1 of the fees shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special Services Fund and $99 of the fees shall be deposited into the Road Fund.
(a-1) A Special Hauling Vehicle is a vehicle or combination of vehicles of
the second
division registered under Section 3-813 transporting asphalt or concrete in the
plastic state or a vehicle or combination of vehicles that are subject to the
gross weight limitations in subsection (a) of Section 15-111 for which the
owner of the
vehicle or combination of vehicles has elected to pay, in addition to the
registration fee in subsection (a), $125 to the Secretary of State
for each
registration year.  The Secretary shall designate this class of vehicle as
a Special Hauling Vehicle.
In preparing rate schedules on registration applications, the Secretary
of State shall add to the above rates, the $10 registration fee. The
Secretary may decline to accept any renewal filed after July 1st.
The number of axles necessary to carry the maximum load provided
shall be determined from Chapter 15 of this Code.
Every owner of a second division motor vehicle for which he has
elected to pay a mileage weight tax shall keep a daily record upon forms
prescribed by the Secretary of State, showing the mileage covered by
that vehicle in this State. Such record shall contain the license number
of the vehicle and the miles traveled by the vehicle in this State for
each day of the calendar month. Such owner shall also maintain records
of fuel consumed by each such motor vehicle and fuel purchases therefor.
On or before the 10th day of July the owner
shall certify to the Secretary of State upon forms prescribed therefor,
summaries of his daily records which shall show the miles traveled by
the vehicle in this State during the preceding 12 months and such other
information as the Secretary of State may require. The daily record and
fuel records shall be filed, preserved and available for audit for a
period of 3 years. Any owner filing a return hereunder shall certify
that such return is a true, correct and complete return. Any person who
willfully makes a false return hereunder is guilty of perjury and shall
be punished in the same manner and to the same extent as is provided
therefor.
At the time of filing his return, each owner shall pay to the
Secretary of State the proper amount of tax at the rate herein imposed.
Every owner of a vehicle of the second division who elects to pay on
a mileage weight tax basis and who operates the vehicle within this
State, shall file with the Secretary of State a bond in the amount of
$500.  The bond shall be in a form approved by the Secretary of State and with
a surety company
approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance to transact
business in this State as surety, and shall be conditioned upon such
applicant's paying to the State of Illinois all money becoming
due by
reason of the operation of the second division vehicle in this State,
together with all penalties and interest thereon.
Upon notice from the Secretary that the registrant has failed to pay the
excess mileage fees, the surety shall immediately pay the fees together with
any penalties and interest thereon in an amount not to exceed the limits of the
bond.
(b)   Beginning January 1, 2016, upon the request of the
vehicle owner, a $10 surcharge shall be collected in addition
to the above fees for vehicles in the 12,000 lbs. and less mileage
weight plate category as described in subsection (a) to be
deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate
Fund. The $10 surcharge is to identify vehicles in the 12,000
lbs. and less mileage weight plate category as a covered farm
vehicle. The $10 surcharge is an annual flat fee that shall be
based on an applicant's new or existing registration year for
each vehicle in the 12,000 lbs. and less mileage weight plate
category. A designation as a covered farm vehicle under this
subsection (b) shall not alter a vehicle's registration as a
registration in the 12,000 lbs. or less mileage weight category.
The Secretary shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this
subsection (b).
(Source: P.A. 101-32, eff. 6-28-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-819) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-819)
Sec. 3-819. Trailer; tax.
(a) Farm Trailer. Any farm trailer drawn by a motor vehicle of the
second division registered under paragraph (a) or (c) of Section 3-815 and
used exclusively by the owner for his own agricultural, horticultural or
livestock raising operations and not used for hire, or any farm trailer
utilized only in the transportation for-hire of seasonal, fresh, perishable
fruit or vegetables from farm to the point of first processing, and any
trailer used with a farm tractor that is not an implement of husbandry may
be registered under this paragraph in lieu of registration under paragraph
(b) of this Section upon the filing of a proper application and the payment
of the $10 registration fee and the highway use tax herein for use of the
public highways of this State, at the following rates which include the $10
registration fee:
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND TAXES
Gross Weight in Lbs.
Class
Total Amount
Including Vehicle
each
and Maximum Load
Fiscal Year
10,000 lbs. or less
VDD
$160
10,001 to 14,000 lbs.
VDE
206
14,001 to 20,000 lbs.
VDG
266
20,001 to 28,000 lbs.
VDJ
478
28,001 to 36,000 lbs.
VDL
750
An owner may only apply for and receive 2 farm trailer
registrations.
(b) All other owners of trailers, other than apportionable trailers
registered under Section 3-402.1 of this Code, used with a motor vehicle on
the public highways, shall pay to the Secretary of State for each
registration year a flat weight tax, for the use of the public highways
of this State, at the following rates (which includes the registration
fee of $10 required by Section 3-813):
SCHEDULE OF TRAILER FLAT
WEIGHT TAX REQUIRED
BY LAW
Gross Weight in Lbs.
Total Fees
Including Vehicle and
each
Maximum Load
Class
Fiscal Year
2,000 lbs. and less
UT
$36
3,000 lbs. and less
TA
$36
5,000 lbs. and more than 3,000
TB
154
8,000 lbs. and more than 5,000
TC
158
10,000 lbs. and more than 8,000
TD
206
14,000 lbs. and more than 10,000
TE
270
20,000 lbs. and more than 14,000
TG
358
32,000 lbs. and more than 20,000
TK
822
36,000 lbs. and more than 32,000
TL
1,182
40,000 lbs. and more than 36,000
TN
1,602
Of the fees collected under this subsection, other than the fee collected for a Class UT or TA trailer, $1 of the fees shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special Services Fund and $99 of the fees shall be deposited into the Road Fund.
(c) The number of axles necessary to carry the maximum load provided
shall be determined from Chapter 15 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 101-32, eff. 6-28-19; 102-353, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-820) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-820)
Sec. 3-820. Duplicate Number Plates. Upon filing in the Office of the
Secretary of State an affidavit to the effect that an original number plate
for a vehicle is lost, stolen or destroyed, a duplicate number plate shall
be furnished upon payment of a fee of $6 for each duplicate plate
and a fee of $9 for a pair of duplicate plates.
Upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State an affidavit to the
effect that an original registration sticker or digital registration sticker for a vehicle is lost,
stolen or destroyed, a new registration sticker or digital registration sticker shall be
furnished upon payment of a fee of $5 for registration stickers or digital registration stickers issued on or before February 28, 2005 and $20 for registration stickers or digital registration stickers issued on or after March 1, 2005.
The Secretary of State may, in his discretion, assign a new number plate
or plates in lieu of a duplicate of the plate or plates so lost, stolen or
destroyed, but such assignment of a new plate or plates shall not affect
the right of the owner to secure a reassignment of his original
registration number in the manner provided in this Act.  The fee for one new
number plate shall be $6, and for a pair of new number plates,
$9.
For the administration of this Section, the Secretary shall consider the
loss of a registration plate or digital registration plate or plates with properly affixed registration
stickers or digital registration stickers as requiring the payment of:
(i) $11 for each duplicate issued on or before     February 28, 2005 and $26 for each duplicate issued on or after March 1, 2005; or
(ii)  $14 for a pair of duplicate plates issued on or     before February 28, 2005 and $29 for a pair of duplicate plates issued on or after March 1, 2005.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-821) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-821)
Sec. 3-821. Miscellaneous registration and title fees.
(a) Except as provided under subsection (h), the fee to be paid to the Secretary of State for the following
certificates, registrations or evidences of proper registration, or for
corrected or duplicate documents shall be in accordance with the following
schedule:
Certificate of Title, except for an all-terrain
vehicle, off-highway motorcycle, or motor home, mini
motor home or van camper
$165
Certificate of Title for a motor home, mini motor home, or van camper
$250
Certificate of Title for an all-terrain vehicle
or off-highway motorcycle
$30
Certificate of Title for an all-terrain
vehicle
or off-highway motorcycle used for production
agriculture, or accepted by a dealer in trade
$13
Certificate of Title for a low-speed vehicle
$30
Transfer of Registration or any evidence of
proper registration
$25
Duplicate Registration Card for plates or other
evidence of proper registration
$3
Duplicate Registration Sticker or Stickers, each
$20
Duplicate Certificate of Title
$50
Corrected Registration Card or Card for other
evidence of proper registration
$3
Corrected Certificate of Title
$50
Salvage Certificate
$20
Fleet Reciprocity Permit
$15
Prorate Decal
$1
Prorate Backing Plate
$3
Special Corrected Certificate of Title
$15
Expedited Title Service (to be charged in addition to other applicable fees)
$30
Dealer Lien Release Certificate of Title
$20
A special corrected certificate of title shall be issued (i) to remove a co-owner's name due to the death of the co-owner, to transfer title to a spouse if the decedent-spouse was the sole owner on the title, or due to a divorce; (ii) to change a co-owner's name due to a marriage; or (iii) due to a name change under Article XXI of the Code of Civil Procedure.
There shall be no fee paid for a Junking Certificate.
There shall be no fee paid for a certificate of title issued to a county when the vehicle is forfeited to the county under Article 36 of the Criminal Code of 2012.
For purposes of this Section, the fee for a corrected title application that also results in the issuance of a duplicate title shall be the same as the fee for a duplicate title.
(a-5)  The Secretary of State may revoke a certificate of title and registration card and issue a corrected certificate of title and registration card, at no fee to the vehicle owner or  lienholder, if there is proof that the vehicle identification number is erroneously shown on the original certificate of title.
(a-10)  The Secretary of State may issue, in connection with the sale of a motor vehicle, a corrected title to a motor vehicle dealer upon application and submittal of a lien release letter from the lienholder listed in the files of the Secretary.  In the case of a title issued by another state, the dealer must submit proof from the state that issued the last title.     The corrected title, which shall be known as a dealer lien release certificate of title, shall be issued in the name of the vehicle owner without the named lienholder.  If the motor vehicle is currently titled in a state other than Illinois, the applicant must submit either (i) a letter from the current lienholder releasing the lien and stating that the lienholder has possession of the title; or (ii) a letter from the current lienholder releasing the lien and a copy of the records of the department of motor vehicles for the state in which the vehicle is titled, showing that the vehicle is titled in the name of the applicant and that no liens are recorded other than the lien for which a release has been submitted.  The fee for the dealer lien release certificate of title is $20.
(b) The Secretary may prescribe the maximum service charge to be
imposed upon an applicant for renewal of a registration by any person
authorized by law to receive and remit or transmit to the Secretary such
renewal application and fees therewith.
(c) If payment is delivered to the Office of the Secretary of State
as  payment of any fee or tax under this Code, and such payment is not
honored for any reason, the registrant
or other person tendering the payment remains liable for the payment of
such fee or tax. The Secretary of State may assess a service charge of $25

in addition to the fee or tax due and owing for all dishonored payments.
If the total amount then due and owing  exceeds the sum of $100 and
has not been paid in full within 60 days from the date the dishonored payment was first delivered to the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State shall
assess  a penalty of 25% of such amount remaining unpaid.
All amounts payable under this Section shall be computed to the
nearest dollar. Out of each fee collected for dishonored payments, $5 shall be deposited in the Secretary of State Special Services Fund.
(d) The minimum fee and tax to be paid by any applicant for
apportionment of a fleet of vehicles under this Code shall be $15
if the application was filed on or before the date specified by the
Secretary together with fees and taxes due.  If an application and the
fees or taxes due are filed after the date specified by the Secretary,
the Secretary may prescribe the payment of interest at the rate of 1/2
of 1% per month or fraction thereof after such due date and a minimum of
$8.
(e) Trucks, truck tractors, truck tractors with loads, and motor buses,
any one of which having a combined total weight in excess of 12,000 lbs.
shall file an application for a Fleet Reciprocity Permit issued by the
Secretary of State.  This permit shall be in the possession of any driver
operating a vehicle on Illinois highways.  Any foreign licensed vehicle of the
second division operating at any time in Illinois without a Fleet Reciprocity
Permit or other proper Illinois registration, shall subject the operator to the
penalties provided in Section 3-834 of this Code.  For the purposes of this
Code, "Fleet Reciprocity Permit" means any second division motor vehicle with a
foreign license and used only in interstate transportation of goods.  The fee
for such permit shall be $15 per fleet which shall include all
vehicles of the fleet being registered.
(f) For purposes of this Section, "all-terrain vehicle or off-highway
motorcycle used for production agriculture" means any all-terrain vehicle or
off-highway motorcycle used in the raising
of or the propagation of livestock, crops for sale for human consumption,
crops for livestock consumption, and production seed stock grown for the
propagation of feed grains and the husbandry of animals or for the purpose
of providing a food product, including the husbandry of blood stock as a
main source of providing a food product.
"All-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle used in production agriculture"
also means any all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle used in animal
husbandry, floriculture, aquaculture, horticulture, and viticulture.
(g) All of the proceeds of the additional fees imposed by Public Act 96-34 shall be deposited into the Capital Projects Fund.
(h) The fee for a duplicate registration sticker or stickers shall be the amount required under subsection (a) or the vehicle's annual registration fee amount, whichever is less.
(i) All of the proceeds of (1) the additional fees imposed by Public Act 101-32, and (2) the $5 additional fee imposed by this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle other than an all-terrain vehicle, off-highway motorcycle, or motor home, mini motor home, or van camper shall be deposited into the Road Fund.
(j)    Beginning July 1, 2023, the $10 additional fee imposed by this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly for a Certificate of Title shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special Services Fund.
(Source: P.A. 102-353, eff. 1-1-22; 103-8, eff. 7-1-23.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-821.1)
Sec. 3-821.1. 
		Fees for record searches. 
		The fee to be paid to the
Secretary of State by any towing service requesting a record search shall be
in the amount the Secretary of State prescribes by rule.
(Source: P.A. 89-433, eff. 12-15-95.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-821.2)
Sec. 3-821.2. Delinquent registration renewal fee.
(a) For registration renewal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2005, the Secretary of State may impose a delinquent registration renewal fee of $20 for the registration renewal of all passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds if the application for registration renewal is received by the Secretary more than one month after the expiration of the most recent period during which the vehicle was registered.  If a delinquent registration renewal fee is imposed, the Secretary shall not renew the registration of such a vehicle until the delinquent registration renewal fee has been paid, in addition to any other registration fees owed for the vehicle.  Active duty military personnel stationed outside of Illinois shall not be required to pay the delinquent registration renewal fee.  If a delinquent registration renewal fee is imposed, the Secretary shall adopt rules for the implementation of this Section. All fees collected under this Section shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall not impose a delinquent registration renewal fee for the registration renewal of passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds if a vehicle's registration expires during a period of time in which the Secretary is not sending registration renewal notices to owners of all of those vehicles with registration expiring at the same time as the applicable vehicle.  It shall be an affirmative defense to a citation for an expired registration issued by any local, county, municipal, or State law enforcement agency within one month after the expiration of vehicle registration, that the expiration occurred during a period of time in which the Secretary was not sending registration renewal notices to owners of all passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds with registration expiring at the same time as the applicable vehicle.  A computer print-out of a page from the Secretary of State's official website setting forth the calendar months in which registration renewal notices were not sent to all owners of passenger vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds shall be admissible as evidence to establish the affirmative defense. The computer print-out shall be prima facie evidence of the correctness of the information contained in it. The changes made by this amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly apply only to vehicle registrations that expire on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly.
The provisions of this subsection (b), other than this sentence, are inoperative on and after June 30, 2017.
(Source: P.A. 99-127, eff. 1-1-16; 99-887, eff. 8-25-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-822)
Sec. 3-822. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 76-1586. Repealed by P.A. 94-239, eff. 1-1-06.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-824) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-824)
Sec. 3-824. When fees returnable.
(a) Whenever any application
to the Secretary of State is accompanied by any fee as required by
law and such application is refused or rejected, said fee shall
be returned to said applicant.
(b) Whenever the Secretary of State collects any
fee not required to be paid under the provisions of this Act,
the same shall be refunded to the person paying the same upon
application therefor made within 6 months after the date of
such payment, except as follows:  (1) whenever a
refund is determined to be due and
owing as a result of an audit, by this State or any other state or province,
in accordance with Section 2-124 of this Code, of a prorate or apportion
license fee payment pursuant to any reciprocal compact or agreement
between this State and any other state or province, and the Secretary for
any reason fails to promptly make such refund, the licensee shall have one
year from the date of the notification of the audit result to file, with
the Secretary, an application for refund found to be due and owing as a
result of such audit; and (2) whenever a person eligible for a reduced
registration fee pursuant to Section
3-806.3 of this Code has paid in excess of the reduced registration fee
owed, the refund applicant shall have 2 years from the date of overpayment
to apply with the Secretary for a refund of that part of payment made in
excess of the established reduced registration fee.
(c) Whenever a person dies after making application for
registration, application for a refund of the registration
fees and taxes may be made if the vehicle is then sold or
disposed of so that the registration plates or digital registration plates, registration
sticker or digital registration sticker and card are never used.  The Secretary of State shall
refund the registration fees and taxes upon receipt within 6
months after the application for registration of an application
for refund accompanied with the unused registration plates or digital registration plates or
registration sticker or digital registration sticker and card and proof of both the death of
the applicant and the sale or disposition of the vehicle.
(d) Any application for refund received after the times
specified in this Section shall be denied and the applicant
in order to receive a refund must apply to the Court of Claims.
(d-5) Refunds may be granted for any title-related transaction if a title application has not been processed by the Secretary of State. If any application for a certificate of title under Section 3-104 or salvage title under Section 3-118 is verified by the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS), and receives a warning or error from the NMVTIS reporting that the vehicle requires either a salvage certificate or a junk certificate in lieu of the original applied certificate of title or salvage title, then the applicant shall have 6 months to apply for a refund of cost, or the difference of the certificate of title or salvage certificate.
(e) The Secretary of State is authorized to maintain a two
signature revolving checking account with a suitable commercial
bank for the purpose of depositing
and withdrawal-for-return those monies received and determined
upon receipt to be in excess of the amount or amounts required by law.
(f) Refunds on audits performed by Illinois or another member of the
International Registration Plan shall be made in accordance with the procedures
as set forth in the agreement.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-824.5)
Sec. 3-824.5. 
		Applicability of fee and tax increases. 
		The fee and tax
increases in this Code made by this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly
that apply to registrations apply to registration year 2001 and thereafter.
The registration fees and taxes in existence on the day prior to the effective
date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly apply throughout
registration year 2000.  All other fee and tax increases in this Code made by
this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly shall apply beginning January
1, 2000 and thereafter.
(Source: P.A. 91-37, eff. 7-1-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-825) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-825)
Sec. 3-825. 
		Certificate of Safety.
Every application for registration of a motor vehicle which is subject
to vehicle inspection may be accompanied by proof that a valid and
unrevoked Certificate of Safety has been issued for each such vehicle. The
Secretary of State may at his discretion decline to register any such
vehicle unless the application is accompanied with such proof.
(Source: P.A. 76-1997.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-827) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-827)
Sec. 3-827. 
		(Repealed).
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-415.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-828) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-828)
Sec. 3-828. 
		Lien for violations.
Any vehicle used in violation of the provision of this Act shall be
subject to a lien for the full amount of all unpaid registration fees, flat
weight taxes, and penalties. Such lien shall not release the offender from
the full payment of all such fees, taxes, penalties and damages. The lien
shall attach at the time of operation of any such vehicle within this State
and shall remain effective until all unpaid registration fees, flat weight
taxes, penalties and audit fees are paid, or until the vehicle is sold for
the payment thereof. Such liens shall be superior to any other lien except
that:
(a) no lien for any amounts due or assessed pursuant to this Section
shall be enforceable against any vehicle which prior to such assessment had
been transferred in good faith to a bona fide transferee for value;
(b) the lien of any amounts due or assessed shall be subject to a prior
lien of any indebtedness existing against such vehicle which is noted on
the certificate of title of such vehicle issued under this Act, or as to a
vehicle from another jurisdiction, if written notice thereof is filed with
the Secretary of State before such lien becomes operative and if
(1) Such prior indebtedness was incurred in good faith to secure all or
a portion of the purchase price of such vehicle, and
(2) Such prior indebtedness is secured by a chattel mortgage or
conditional sales agreement duly filed or perfected in this State pursuant
to law and such chattel mortgage or conditional sales was not given
directly or indirectly, to any officer, director or shareholder of a
corporation, or to a partner of a partnership, or to a trustee or
beneficiary of a trust, owning or having the lawful use or control of such
vehicle, whether as a purchase money mortgage or otherwise.
The lien imposed under this Section shall be enforceable as to any
equity after the encumbrance of any such chattel mortgage or conditional
sales contract, and in the event any such vehicle subject to a lien
hereunder is repossessed by a chattel mortgagee or a conditional vendor,
such vehicle shall not be sold at any public or private sale unless at
least 5 days written notice by registered mail is served upon the Secretary
of State.
The Secretary of State, upon perfecting a prior lien hereunder for any
flat weight taxes required to be paid under Section 3-815 may in his
discretion waive the requirement for the surety bond specified in Section
3-816, providing that the said prior lien is so noted on the certificate of
title for such vehicle or vehicles.
Any surety making payment of a second installment of taxes under Section
3-816 of this Act, may impress a lien similar to that of the Secretary of
State, and such lien may be noted on title records and documents. The
surety shall, however, pay any statutory fees therefor.
(Source: P.A. 77-1464.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-829) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-829)
Sec. 3-829. 
		Foreclosure of Lien - Service of Processes - Notices.
In any action to foreclose the lien imposed by Section 3-828 service of
process on all known owners and parties in interest shall be made in the
manner now prescribed by law, and, as to all unknown owners and parties in
interest, notice of the pendency of such action shall be given by
publication in some newspaper of general circulation published in the
county where the suit is pending, or if there is no such newspaper, then in
a newspaper of general circulation published in an adjoining county in this
State and having a general circulation in the county in which such suit is
pending. Such notice shall contain the title of the court; the title of the
case, showing the names of all known owners and parties in interest; a
statement that publication is being made as to unknown owners and parties
in interest; and the date on or after which default may be entered against
the defendants.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-830) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-830)
Sec. 3-830. 
		Notice of pendency of action - Time and number of publications - Default.
The notice required by Section 3-829 may be given at any time after
commencement of the suit, and shall be published at least once each week
for 3 successive weeks. No default or other proceeding shall be taken
against any defendant as to whom publication was made and who does not
appear, unless the first publication is at least 30 days prior to the time
when the default or other proceeding is sought to be taken.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-831) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-831)
Sec. 3-831. 
		Secretary to institute suits. 
		
The Secretary of State may institute, in the name of the People of the
State of Illinois, a suit or suits in the circuit court
to enforce the collection of any fees, taxes, interest, penalties or
damages provided for in this Act, or to enjoin violations of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 79-1358.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-832) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-832)
Sec. 3-832. 
		Service of Process.
The operation, with the consent of the owner, upon the highways of the
State of any motor vehicle of the second division shall be deemed an
appointment by the owner of the driver of the vehicle as the owner's agent
upon whom may be served process in any civil or criminal proceeding against
such owner based upon failure to register, improper registration or failure
to pay the proper fees or taxes with respect to any motor vehicles of the
second division of such owner.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-833) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-833)
Sec. 3-833. 
		Unlawful acts.
It shall be unlawful for any person to own or operate a vehicle on the
public highways of this State without complying with this Act.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-834) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-834)
Sec. 3-834. 
		Violations of this Chapter 3.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the
provisions of this Chapter 3, except as provided in paragraph
(b)
of this Section, unless such violation is by this Code or other law of
this State declared to be a felony.
(b) Every person convicted of a misdemeanor for a violation of any
of the provisions of this Chapter 3 for which another penalty is not
provided shall for a first and second conviction be guilty of a petty offense;
upon a third or subsequent conviction within one year after
the first conviction such person shall be guilty of a Class C
misdemeanor. Compliance with the registration provisions of this Code
after apprehension or arrest shall not excuse imposition of the
penalties herein provided nor be cause for dismissal of the arrest or of
the summons nor be a basis for setting aside a conviction therefor.
(Source: P.A. 88-476.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. IX heading)
ARTICLE IX.  
		REMITTANCE AGENTS
(625 ILCS 5/3-900) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-900)
Sec. 3-900. 
		(Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 88-470.  Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-901) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-901)
Sec. 3-901. Purpose of Article.
Many persons throughout the State hold themselves out to the public as
being engaged in, and have engaged in, accepting money from members of the
public for remittance to the State of Illinois, and its licensing and
taxing agencies in payment of registration plates, vehicle certificates of title, taxes, or
registration fees. Some of these persons have failed to make such
remittance with the consequent loss to the remitters. It is the public
policy of this State that its people be protected against such hazards.
(Source: P.A. 97-832, eff. 7-20-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-902) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-902)
Sec. 3-902. Application of Article. This Article shall not apply to any person who, in connection with the issuance of a
license to him to conduct a business in this State other than a remitter's license, shall have filed,
pursuant to a statutory requirement, a surety bond covering the proper
discharge of any liability incurred by him in connection with the
acceptance for remittance of money for the purposes designated in the
Article pursuant to which he or she is licensed.
(Source: P.A. 97-832, eff. 7-20-12; 98-463, eff. 8-16-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-903) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-903)
Sec. 3-903. License. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to
act as a "remittance agent" in the State of Illinois without first having
obtained or renewed a license and posted a bond, as
hereafter provided.
(Source: P.A. 97-832, eff. 7-20-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-904) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-904)
Sec. 3-904. Application; contents; affidavits; prelicense education certification.
(a) Any person who desires to act as a "remittance agent" shall first file
with the Secretary of State a written application for a license. The
application shall be under oath and shall contain the following:
1.  The name and address of the applicant.
2.  The address of each location at which the     applicant intends to act as a remittance agent.
3.  The applicant's business, occupation or     profession.
4.  A statement disclosing whether he has been     involved in any civil or criminal litigation and if so, the material facts pertaining thereto.
5. A statement that the applicant has not committed     in the past 3 years any violation as determined in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act or under Article I or VII of Chapter 3 of this Code.
6. Any other information concerning the business of     the applicant that the Secretary of State may prescribe.
(b) The application under subsection (a) shall be accompanied by the affidavits of two persons
residing in the city or town of such applicant's residence. Such affiants
shall state that they have known the applicant for a period of at least two
years; that the applicant is of good moral character and that his
reputation for honesty and business integrity in the community in which he
resides is good. If the applicant is not an individual, the requirements of
this paragraph shall apply to each of its officers or members.
(c) The application under subsection (a) shall be
accompanied by a copy of the certification from the
prelicensing education program required by Section 3-904.5.
(Source: P.A. 101-505, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-904.2)
Sec. 3-904.2. Remittance agent background check. Each applicant for a remittance license shall have his or her fingerprints submitted to the Department of State Police in an electronic format that complies with the form and manner for requesting and furnishing criminal history record information as prescribed by the Department of State Police. These fingerprints shall be checked against the Department of State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record databases now and hereafter filed, including, but not limited to, civil, criminal, and latent fingerprint databases. The Department of State Police shall charge applicants a fee for conducting the criminal history records check, which shall be deposited in the State Police Services Fund and shall not exceed the actual cost of the records check. The Department of State Police shall furnish, pursuant to positive identification, records of Illinois convictions to the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 101-505, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-904.5)
Sec. 3-904.5. Remittance agent prelicensing education program courses.
(a) An applicant for a license as a remittance agent shall
complete a minimum of 8 hours of prelicensing education program
courses under this Section prior to submitting an application
to the Secretary of State.
(b) To meet the requirements of this Section, at least one
person who is associated with the remittance agent as an owner,
principal, corporate officer, director, or member or partner of
a limited liability company or limited liability partnership
shall complete the education program courses.
(c) The prelicensing education program courses shall be
provided by public or private entities with an expertise in the
area as approved by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of
State must approve course curricula and instruction, in
consultation with the Department of Transportation and any
private entity with expertise in the area in the Secretary's
discretion.
(d) Each person who successfully completes an approved
prelicensing education program under this Section shall be
issued a certificate by the education program provider. The
current certificate of completion, or a copy of the current
certificate, shall be posted conspicuously in the principal
office of the licensee.
(e) The provisions of this Section apply to all remittance
agents including, but not limited to, persons, corporations,
and partnerships, except for the following:
(1) motor vehicle rental companies having a national         franchise;
(2) national motor vehicle auction companies;
(3) wholesale dealer-only auction companies;
(4) used vehicle dealerships owned by a franchise     motor vehicle dealer; and
(5) banks, credit unions, and savings and loan         associations.
(Source: P.A. 101-505, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-905) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-905)
Sec. 3-905. Bond; fee; duration of license. Such applicant shall,
with
his application, deposit with the Secretary of State a bond as hereinafter
provided, for each location at which the applicant intends to act as a
remittance agent. The application shall be accompanied by the payment of a
license fee in the sum of $50.00 (or $25.00 if such application is filed
after July 1) for each location at which he proposes to act as a remittance
agent. If the applicant shall have complied with all of the requirements of
this Section and the Secretary of State shall find after investigation that
the applicant is financially sound and of good business integrity, he shall
issue the required license. Such license shall terminate on December 31 of
the year for which it is issued, but upon application prior to November 15
of any year for which a license is in effect may be renewed for the next
succeeding calendar year. Such application shall be accompanied by the
payment of an annual license fee of $50.00 for each location at which the
applicant proposes to act as a remittance agent and the posting of the bond
herein provided, for each such location.
The bond required by this Section shall be for the term of the
license, or renewal thereof, for which application is made, and shall
run to the People of the State of Illinois, with surety by a bonding or
insurance company authorized to do business in this State, to be
approved by the Secretary of State. It shall be conditioned upon the
proper transmittal of all remittances by the applicant as a
remittance agent and the performance of all undertakings in connection
therewith. It shall be in the minimum sum of  $20,000, or in an amount
equal to the aggregate sum of money transmitted to the State by
the applicant during the highest 15 day period in the fiscal
year
immediately preceding the one for which application is made (rounded to
the nearest $1,000), whichever is the greater. However, for the purpose
of determining the bond requirements hereunder, remittances made by
applicants in the form of money orders, checks, or electronic payments which are made payable
directly to the Secretary of State or the Illinois Department of
Revenue by the remitter, shall not be
considered in the aggregate.  The bond requirement of this
Section shall not
apply to banks, savings and loan associations, and credit
unions chartered by the State
of Illinois or the United States; provided that the banks, savings
and
loan associations, and credit unions provide to the
Secretary of State an affidavit stating that
the bank, savings and loan association, or credit union is
sufficiently bonded to meet the
requirements as required above.  Such affidavit shall be signed by an officer
of the bank, savings and loan association, or credit union and
shall be notarized.
(Source: P.A. 99-324, eff. 1-1-16; 100-450, eff. 1-1-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-906) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-906)
Sec. 3-906. Denial.
The Secretary of State shall deny any application under this Article
upon any of the following grounds:
(1) That the application contains any false or     fraudulent statement; or
(2) That the applicant has failed to furnish the     information required by the Secretary or to file a bond as required; or
(3) That the required fee has not been paid; or
(4) That the applicant has failed to remit fees to     the Secretary of State or the Department of Revenue; or
(5) That the applicant has engaged in fraudulent     practices; or
(6) That the applicant or a member of his immediate     family is an employee of the Secretary of State; or
(7) That the Secretary of State is authorized under     any other provision of law.
If the Secretary of State denies the application for a license, or
renewal thereof, he shall so order in writing and
notify the applicant thereof by certified mail. Upon the denial of an
application for a license, or renewal thereof, he shall return the license
fee. An applicant may contest the denial of an application for a license or renewal thereof by requesting an administrative hearing pursuant to Section 2-118 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 97-832, eff. 7-20-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-907) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-907)
Sec. 3-907. Suspension or revocation. 
Such license may be suspended or revoked by the Secretary of State for
the violation of any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation of the
Secretary of State and for any reason which, had it existed or been known
to the Secretary of State at the time of the filing of the application for
such license, would have been good cause for the denial of such
application. The Secretary of State shall order such license suspended or revoked in writing and shall notify the licensee of the order by certified mail. A licensee may, upon receipt of an order of suspension or
revocation seek a hearing to review such order pursuant to Section 2-118 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 97-832, eff. 7-20-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-908) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-908)
Sec. 3-908. 
		Location.
A licensee may not do business at a location not set forth in his
license, but the Secretary of State may issue an amended license covering
an additional location or locations, upon application therefor, the payment
of an additional license fee and the posting of the required bond for each
such location.
(Source: P.A. 76-1705.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-909) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-909)
Sec. 3-909. 
		Money accepted for remittance - Obligations of licensee.
Each licensee shall forward to the remittee all money accepted for
remittance not later than the fifth calendar day after the date upon which
such money was received by the licensee, and shall promptly fulfill any
other obligation it has undertaken in connection therewith.
(Source: P.A. 76-1705.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-910) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-910)
Sec. 3-910. 
		Records of transactions.
Each licensee shall maintain for a period of three years the following
records with reference to each transaction involving a remittance:
1.  The address of the location at which the transaction occurred.
2.  The name and address of the remitter.
3.  The name and address of the remittee.
4.  The purpose of the remittance.
5.  The amount of money received for remittance.
6. The date of receipt of the money for remittance by the licensee.
7. The date such money was forwarded to the remittee.
8. If applicable, the date the license plate, vehicle tax sticker,
license or other instrument issued by the remittee, was delivered to the
remitter by the licensee.
(Source: P.A. 76-1705.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-911) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-911)
Sec. 3-911. 
		Examination of business.
The Secretary of State or any of his representatives designated by him
may examine the business of any person who acts, or may be acting, as a
remittance agent, to determine whether such person is complying with the
provisions of this Act and with such rules and regulations as may be
promulgated by the Secretary of State pursuant to its provisions. For that
purpose, the Secretary of State or his representatives shall have free
access to the offices, places of business, and records of any such person.
(Source: P.A. 76-1705.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-912) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-912)
Sec. 3-912. 
		Rules and regulations.
The Secretary of State may make such rules, regulations, direction,
orders, decisions and findings as may be necessary for the enforcement of
this Act and the purposes sought to be attained herein.
(Source: P.A. 76-1705.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-913) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-913)
Sec. 3-913. Hearings. Hearings under this Article shall be governed by Section 2-118 of this
Act and the Administrative Review Law as amended, shall apply to and
govern all proceedings for judicial review of any final order issued by the
Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 97-832, eff. 7-20-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-914) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-914)
Sec. 3-914. 
		Violations - Injunction. 
		
The violation of any provision of this Act by any remittance agent may
be restrained by the issuance of an injunction by
the circuit court, against him and any other person who shall aid or abet him in
such violation, upon filing of a complaint by any person adversely affected
thereby, the State's Attorney of such county, or by the Attorney General of
the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 79-1358.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-915) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-915)
Sec. 3-915. 
		
		
		Any person who violates, or who aids or abets another in the violation,
of any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation promulgated
thereunder, or does any act prohibited by this Act, or who fails, neglects,
or refuses to perform any duty required by any provision of this Act or
rule or regulation of the Secretary of State, within the time prescribed by
the Secretary of State, or who fails, neglects, or refuses to obey any
lawful order given or made by the Secretary of State, shall be guilty of a
Class B misdemeanor, and each such act, failure, neglect, or refusal shall
constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(Source: P.A. 77-2720.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-916) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-916)
Sec. 3-916. 
		Issuance of license - Effect. 
		
		The issuance of a license pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall
not be construed to grant to any remittance agent the authority to act as
agent for the State of Illinois or any of its instrumentalities or
political subdivisions, or for any of their officials or for any other
person.
(Source: P.A. 76-1705.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-917) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-917)
Sec. 3-917. 
		Recovery of damages. 
		
		Any person who shall have been damaged by reason of the failure of any
"remittance agent" to fulfill the conditions of any bond filed pursuant to
the provisions of this Act may maintain a suit thereon to recover his
damages and his reasonable attorney's fees, against such "remittance agent"
or his surety, or both: provided, however, the aggregate liability of the
surety to all such persons shall, in no event, exceed the sum of such bond.
(Source: P.A. 76-1705.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-918)
Sec. 3-918. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 98-756, eff. 7-16-14. Repealed by P.A. 98-787, eff. 7-25-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. X heading)
ARTICLE X.  
		VEHICLE USE TAX
(625 ILCS 5/3-1001) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-1001)
Sec. 3-1001. A tax is hereby imposed on the privilege of using, in this
State, any motor vehicle as defined in Section 1-146 of this Code acquired by
gift, transfer, or purchase, and having a year model designation preceding the
year of application for title by 5 or fewer years prior to October 1, 1985 and
10 or fewer years on and after October 1, 1985 and prior to January 1, 1988.
On and after January 1, 1988, the tax shall apply to all motor vehicles without
regard to model year.  Except that the tax shall not apply
(i) if the use of the motor vehicle is otherwise     taxed under the Use Tax Act;
(ii) if the motor vehicle is bought and used by a     governmental agency or a society, association, foundation or institution organized and operated exclusively for charitable, religious or educational purposes;
(iii) if the use of the motor vehicle is not subject     to the Use Tax Act by reason of subsection (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) of Section 3-55 of that Act dealing with the prevention of actual or likely multistate taxation;
(iv) to implements of husbandry;
(v) when a junking certificate is issued pursuant to     Section 3-117(a) of this Code;
(vi) when a vehicle is subject to the replacement     vehicle tax imposed by Section 3-2001 of this Act;
(vii) when the transfer is a gift to a beneficiary in     the administration of an estate and the beneficiary is a surviving spouse.
Prior to January 1, 1988, the rate of tax shall be 5% of the selling
price for each purchase of a motor vehicle covered by Section 3-1001 of
this Code.  Except as hereinafter provided, beginning January 1, 1988 and until January 1, 2022, the
rate of tax shall be as follows for transactions in which the selling price
of the motor vehicle is less than $15,000:
Number of Years Transpired After
Applicable Tax
Model Year of Motor Vehicle
1 or less
$390
2
290
3
215
4
165
5
115
6
90
7
80
8
65
9
50
10
40
over 10
25
Except as hereinafter provided, beginning January 1, 1988 and until January 1, 2022, the rate of
tax shall be as follows for transactions in which the selling price of the
motor vehicle is $15,000 or more:
Selling Price
Applicable Tax
$15,000 - $19,999
$ 750
$20,000 - $24,999
$1,000
$25,000 - $29,999
$1,250
$30,000 and over
$1,500
Except as hereinafter provided, beginning on January 1, 2022, the rate of tax shall be as follows for transactions in which the selling price of the motor vehicle is less than $15,000:
(1) if one year or less has transpired after the     model year of the vehicle, then the applicable tax is $465;
(2) if 2 years have transpired after the model year     of the motor vehicle, then the applicable tax is $365;
(3) if 3 years have transpired after the model year     of the motor vehicle, then the applicable tax is $290;
(4) if 4 years have transpired after the model year     of the motor vehicle, then the applicable tax is $240;
(5) if 5 years have transpired after the model year     of the motor vehicle, then the applicable tax is $190;
(6) if 6 years have transpired after the model year     of the motor vehicle, then the applicable tax is $165;
(7) if 7 years have transpired after the model year     of the motor vehicle, then the applicable tax is $155;
(8) if 8 years have transpired after the model year     of the motor vehicle, then the applicable tax is $140;
(9) if 9 years have transpired after the model year     of the motor vehicle, then the applicable tax is $125;
(10) if 10 years have transpired after the model year     of the motor vehicle, then the applicable tax is $115; and
(11) if more than 10 years have transpired after the     model year of the motor vehicle, then the applicable tax is $100.
Except as hereinafter provided, beginning on January 1, 2022, the rate of tax shall be as follows for transactions in which the selling price of the motor vehicle is $15,000 or more:
(1) if the selling price is $15,000 or more, but less     than $20,000, then the applicable tax shall be $850;
(2) if the selling price is $20,000 or more, but less     than $25,000, then the applicable tax shall be $1,100;
(3) if the selling price is $25,000 or more, but less     than $30,000, then the applicable tax shall be $1,350;
(4) if the selling price is $30,000 or more, but less     than $50,000, then the applicable tax shall be $1,600;
(5) if the selling price is $50,000 or more, but less     than $100,000, then the applicable tax shall be $2,600;
(6) if the selling price is $100,000 or more, but     less than $1,000,000, then the applicable tax shall be $5,100; and
(7) if the selling price is $1,000,000 or more, then     the applicable tax shall be $10,100. For the following transactions, the tax rate shall be $15 for each
motor vehicle acquired in such transaction:
(i) when the transferee or purchaser is the spouse,     mother, father, brother, sister or child of the transferor;
(ii) when the transfer is a gift to a beneficiary in     the administration of an estate, including, but not limited to, the administration of an inter vivos trust that became irrevocable upon the death of a grantor, and the beneficiary is not a surviving spouse;
(iii) when a motor vehicle which has once been     subjected to the Illinois retailers' occupation tax or use tax is transferred in connection with the organization, reorganization, dissolution or partial liquidation of an incorporated or unincorporated business wherein the beneficial ownership is not changed.
A claim that the transaction is taxable under subparagraph (i) shall be
supported by such proof of family relationship as provided by rules of the
Department.
For a transaction in which a motorcycle, motor driven cycle or moped is acquired the tax rate shall be $25.
On and after October 1, 1985 and until January 1, 2022, 1/12 of $5,000,000 of the moneys received
by the Department of Revenue pursuant to this Section shall be paid each
month into the Build Illinois Fund; on and after January 1, 2022, 1/12 of $40,000,000 of the moneys received
by the Department of Revenue pursuant to this Section shall be paid each
month into the Build Illinois Fund; and the remainder shall be paid into the General
Revenue Fund.
The tax imposed by this Section shall be abated and no longer imposed
when the amount deposited to secure the bonds issued pursuant to the Build
Illinois Bond Act is sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal
of, and interest and premium, if any, on the bonds, as certified to the
State Comptroller and the Director of Revenue by the Director of the
Governor's Office of Management and Budget.
(Source: P.A. 102-353, eff. 1-1-22; 102-762, eff. 5-13-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-1002) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-1002)
Sec. 3-1002. 
		
		The purchaser shall file a return signed by the purchaser
with the Department of
Revenue on a form prescribed by the Department.  Such return shall
contain substantially the following and such other information as
the Department may reasonably require:
VERIFICATION
I declare that I have examined this return and to the best of my
knowledge it is true, correct and complete. I understand that the penalty
for willfully filing a false return shall be a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment
in a penal institution other than the penitentiary not
to exceed one year, or both fine and imprisonment.
.....................                ........................
Date
Signature of purchaser
Such
return and payment from the purchaser shall be submitted to the
Department after the sale and shall be a condition to securing in order
to secure the title to the motor
vehicle from the Secretary of State.
When a purchaser pays the tax imposed by Section 3-1001 of this Code,
the Department (upon request therefor from such purchaser) shall issue
an appropriate receipt to such purchaser showing that he has paid such
tax to the Department.  Such receipt shall be sufficient to relieve the
purchaser from further liability for the tax to which such receipt may
refer.
(Source: P.A. 84-109.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-1002.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-1002.1)
Sec. 3-1002.1. 
		
		Any person required to file a return under this Article
who willfully files a false or incomplete return is guilty of a Class
A misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 84-109.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-1002.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-1002.2)
Sec. 3-1002.2. 
		
		For the purpose of assisting in
determining the validity
of the "selling price" reported on returns filed with the Department, the
Department may furnish the following information to persons with whom the
Department has contracted for service related to making such determination:
the selling price stated on the return; vehicle identification number;
year, make and model name or number of the vehicle; county code; purchase
date; and mileage.
(Source: P.A. 84-1307; 84-1438.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-1003) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-1003)
Sec. 3-1003. 
		
		The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce
this Article; to collect all taxes, penalties and interest due hereunder; to
dispose of taxes, penalties and interest so collected in the manner hereinafter
provided, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda or refunds arising
on account of the erroneous payment of tax penalty or interest hereunder.
In the administration of, and compliance with, this Article, the Department
and persons who are subject to this Article shall have the same rights,
remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to
the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions
of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in the
Use Tax Act, as now or hereafter amended, which are not inconsistent with
this Article, as fully as if provisions contained in those Sections of the
Use Tax Act were set forth in this Article.
In addition to any other penalties imposed under law, any person
convicted of violating the provisions of this Article, shall be assessed a
fine of $1,000.
(Source: P.A. 85-444.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-1004) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-1004)
Sec. 3-1004. 
		
		The State Department of Revenue shall, upon collecting any
taxes as provided in this Article, pay such taxes over to the General
Revenue Fund.
(Source: P.A. 84-471.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-1005) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-1005)
Sec. 3-1005. 
		
		The Department shall have the authority to adopt such rules
and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement the provisions
of this Article.
(Source: P.A. 81-2nd S.S.-3.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-1006) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-1006)
Sec. 3-1006. 
		
		For the purposes of this Article, "Department" is the Department
of Revenue of the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-2nd S.S.-3.)
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 3 Art. XI heading)
ARTICLE XI.  
		REPLACEMENT VEHICLE TAX
(625 ILCS 5/3-2001) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-2001)
Sec. 3-2001. 
		
		Until July 1, 2003, a tax of $200 is hereby imposed on the
purchase of any
passenger car as defined in Section 1-157 of this Code, purchased in
Illinois by or on behalf of an insurance company to replace a passenger
car of an insured person in settlement of a total loss claim.
The tax imposed by this Section shall apply only to that portion of the
purchase price of the replacement vehicle paid by the insurance company in
settlement of the total loss claim, but not including any portion of such
insurance payment which exceeds the market value of the total loss vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 93-24, eff. 6-20-03.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-2002) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-2002)
Sec. 3-2002. 
		
		The purchaser insurance company or broker for an insurance
company shall file a return with the Department of
Revenue on a form prescribed by the Department.  Such return shall
contain such information as the Department may reasonably require.  Such
return and payment from the purchaser shall be submitted to the
Department after the sale in order to secure the title to the motor
vehicle.
When a purchaser pays the tax imposed by Section 3-2001 of this Code,
the Department (upon request therefor from such purchaser) shall issue
an appropriate receipt to such purchaser showing that he has paid such
tax to the Department.  Such receipt shall be sufficient to relieve the
purchaser from further liability for the tax to which such receipt may
refer.
(Source: P.A. 83-114.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-2003) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-2003)
Sec. 3-2003. 
		
		The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce
this Article; to collect all taxes, penalties and interest due hereunder;
to dispose of taxes, penalties and interest so collected in the manner hereinafter
provided, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda or refunds arising
on account of the erroneous payment of tax penalty or interest hereunder.
In the administration of, and compliance with, this Article, the Department
and persons who are subject to this Article shall have the same rights,
remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to
the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions
of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in the Use Tax Act,
as now or hereafter amended, which are not inconsistent with this Article,
as fully as if provisions contained in those Sections of the Use Tax Act
were set forth in this Article.
(Source: P.A. 83-114.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-2004) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-2004)
Sec. 3-2004. 
		
		The State Department of Revenue shall, upon collecting
any taxes as provided in this Article, pay such taxes over to the General
Revenue Fund.
(Source: P.A. 84-471.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-2005) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-2005)
Sec. 3-2005. 
		
		The Department shall have the authority to adopt such rules
and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement the provisions
of this Article.
(Source: P.A. 83-114.)
(625 ILCS 5/3-2006) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-2006)
Sec. 3-2006. 
		
		For the purposes of this Article, "Department" is the Department
of Revenue of the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 83-114.)