Do Illinois license plates have to be returned?

No. the Illinois Secretary of State does not require you to return license plates. When a license plate is old, you can keep it in Illinois. Even you receive the renewal paperwork, complete the form and specify that you no longer have the plate or motor vehicle.

How do I cancel my Illinois license plates?

To properly cancel either your complete IRP file or those vehicles you are taking out of service, please complete the Request for Cancellation form on the reverse and return it to the Secretary of State before April 15 following the expiration of your plates.

Do I need to surrender my license plate in Illinois?

No, the Secretary of State does not require the return of the license plates.

What do you do with old license plates in Illinois?

Owners are encouraged to recycle their old plates by taking them to a Secretary of State facility and disposing of them in the tamper-proof bin. Motorists who are not up for replacement may still request a new license plate in January at www.cyberdriveillinois.com for a replacement fee of $29.

How do I change my license plate in Illinois?

To use your current license plate in Illinois, you will need to visit the Secretary of State Facility and complete the application for Vehicle Transaction or call (800) 252-8980 to receive the form. The fee for transferring your plates is $25 and if you wanted to purchase new plates it would be $29.

Can you transfer license plates in Illinois?

In Illinois, license plates belong to an owner, not the vehicle. Therefore, you cannot transfer ownership of license plates when you sell a car or transfer a title. You can only transfer license plates to another vehicle you own.

Do I have to surrender my Illinois license plates after relocating?

You are not required to surrender your Illinois license plates after relocating to a new state. In terms of registration, you can update the address on both your driver’s license and vehicle registration records by completing a form online. There is no charge for this service.

How to cancel your vehicle registration (license plates)?

How to cancelCancel your vehicle registration (license plates) You may cancel your registration online unless there are 2 vehicle owners. The easiest and quickest way to cancel your vehicle registration is to do so online . Once the cancellation is complete, you can download a Registration Cancellation Receipt.

What happens if I don’t renew my Illinois drivers license?

If you don’t renew it will just expire, not cancel. However, the new state will require you to get a drivers license from them, usually within a short amount of time (each state is different; Illinois says 90 days) or be ticketed if you are stopped for another violation and it is discovered that you now reside in their state.

Can I get a refund on my vehicle registration in Illinois?

If you believe you are entitled to a refund of your vehicle registration fees,print out a. Consideration for Refund Application from the Secretary of State website. However, remember that Illinois does not offer partial vehicle registration refunds, so this will only work if you’re entitled to a full refund.