Procedural Guidelines for Special Event License Plates

              Secretary of State
Procedural Guidelines for
Special Event License Plates
Secretary of State
Vehicle Services Department
Special Event License Plates Program
501 S. Second St., Rm. 520
Springfield, IL 62756-5100
217-524-1345
Special Event License Plates are a unique promotional device available to civic organizations and others by the Office of the Secretary
of State. To qualify for these plates, the event must be open to the public and be an activity that promotes the interest of Illinois
citizens. Upon approval by the Secretary of State, organizations may design and have manufactured license plates that may be
displayed on qualified vehicles for 60 days prior to midnight on the last day of the event. The basic cost per set is $10; however, the
number of colors will determine the final cost of the plates. There is no limit on quantity; however, the minimum order is 50 sets.
The organization requesting the Special Event plates is responsible for:
• Requesting the Special Event plates in writing.
• Designing the plate and supplying the artwork.
• Approving the sample.
• Providing completed assignment forms with a copy of the registration.
• Paying the bill from the manufacturer.
• Establishing a selling price.
• Selling the plates.
Applying for Special Event License Plates
The organization must submit a letter six months prior to the event requesting authorization to issue Special Event plates with a brief
description of the event and the beginning and ending dates of the event. All correspondence, artwork, registration sheets and inquiries
should be directed to:
Secretary of State
Special Event License Plates Program
501 S. Second St., Rm. 520
Springfield, IL 62756
Special Event License Plates Price List
Pricing is based on the number of silk-screen colors used in artwork. This price does not include technical revision costs, such as
typesetting and color separation. The artwork must be camera-ready. Design changes after the silk-screens are produced require
additional charges. Prices are subject to change.
Number of silk-screen colors
Quantity
Display Plates (pairs)
Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. April 2007 — 500 — VSD 444.6