(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 of the United States Armed Services 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 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. 85‑1209.)
(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. (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 two 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. 93‑365, eff. 7‑24‑03; 94‑239, eff. 1‑1‑06.)
(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; Municipal Buses under Section 3‑807; 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. 94‑239, eff. 1‑1‑06.)
(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 5/3‑804.1) 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 5/3‑804.02)(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 5/3‑805)(from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑805) Sec. 3‑805. Electric vehicles. 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 fee not to exceed $35 for a 2‑year registration period. The Secretary may, in his discretion, prescribe that electric vehicle registration plates be issued for 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 electric vehicles exceed $18 per registration year. (Source: P.A. 96‑1135, eff. 7‑21‑10.)
(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, 3‑805, 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 2010 registration year
Annual
Fee
Motor vehicles of the first
division other than
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles
$98
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles
38
Beginning with the 2010 registration year a $1 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the above fees for motor vehicles of the first division, 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. (Source: P.A. 95‑1009, eff. 12‑15‑08; 96‑34, eff. 7‑13‑09; 96‑747, eff. 1‑1‑10; 96‑1000, eff. 7‑2‑10.)
(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, 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 a motorcycle. In addition to the regular 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. 95‑287, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑353, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑876, eff. 8‑21‑08.)
(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 Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act or who is the spouse of such a person shall be $24 instead of the fee otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard multi‑year registration plates issued under Section 3‑414.1, motor vehicles displaying special 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, or 3‑663, 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 Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act or who is the spouse of such a person shall be $24 instead of the fee otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard multi‑year registration plates issued under Section 3‑414.1, motor vehicles displaying special 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, or 3‑664, 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. 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 or special license plates. (Source: P.A. 95‑157, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑331, eff. 8‑21‑07; 95‑876, eff. 8‑21‑08; 96‑554, eff. 1‑1‑10.)
(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, 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 a motorcycle. In addition to the regular 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. 95‑287, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑353, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑876, eff. 8‑21‑08.)
(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 1961;
(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.
(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. (Source: P.A. 96‑747, eff. 1‑1‑10; 96‑1000, eff. 7‑2‑10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3‑806.8) Sec. 3‑806.8. Graduated registration fee; study. The Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Department of Revenue, shall complete a feasibility study for the implementation and enforcement of a graduated registration fee based on the manufacturer's suggested retail price of motor vehicles of the first division, and second division vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or less. This study shall include, but shall not be limited to the costs associated with design and maintenance of all systems and database applications required; suggested fee structures to create a revenue neutral graduated registration fee system; and consideration of annual depreciation of vehicles, reflective of fair market value. The findings of this feasibility study shall be delivered to the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives no later than January 31, 2010. (Source: P.A. 96‑34, eff. 7‑13‑09; 96‑1000, eff. 7‑2‑10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3‑807)(from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑807) Sec. 3‑807. Busses operating within Municipality; Registration Fee. The registration fee of $13 per 2‑year registration period shall be paid by the owners of 2 axle motor vehicles which are designed and used as busses in a public system for transporting more than 10 passengers, which vehicles are used as common carriers in the general transportation of passengers and not devoted to any specialized purpose, and which operate entirely within the territorial limits of a single municipality, or a single municipality and municipalities contiguous thereto, or in a close radius thereof, and whose operations are subject to the regulations of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Owners of such vehicles are exempt from paying either a flat weight tax or mileage weight tax. There shall be no reduction in such registration fee even though such registration is made after the beginning of the registration period. (Source: P.A. 91‑37, eff. 7‑1‑99.)
(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.
(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 of the United States Armed Services 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 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. 85‑1209.)
(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. (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 two 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. 93‑365, eff. 7‑24‑03; 94‑239, eff. 1‑1‑06.)
(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; Municipal Buses under Section 3‑807; 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. 94‑239, eff. 1‑1‑06.)
(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 5/3‑804.1) 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 5/3‑804.02)(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 5/3‑805)(from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑805) Sec. 3‑805. Electric vehicles. 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 fee not to exceed $35 for a 2‑year registration period. The Secretary may, in his discretion, prescribe that electric vehicle registration plates be issued for 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 electric vehicles exceed $18 per registration year. (Source: P.A. 96‑1135, eff. 7‑21‑10.)
(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, 3‑805, 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 2010 registration year
Annual
Fee
Motor vehicles of the first
division other than
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles
$98
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles
38
Beginning with the 2010 registration year a $1 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the above fees for motor vehicles of the first division, 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. (Source: P.A. 95‑1009, eff. 12‑15‑08; 96‑34, eff. 7‑13‑09; 96‑747, eff. 1‑1‑10; 96‑1000, eff. 7‑2‑10.)
(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, 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 a motorcycle. In addition to the regular 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. 95‑287, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑353, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑876, eff. 8‑21‑08.)
(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 Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act or who is the spouse of such a person shall be $24 instead of the fee otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard multi‑year registration plates issued under Section 3‑414.1, motor vehicles displaying special 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, or 3‑663, 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 Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act or who is the spouse of such a person shall be $24 instead of the fee otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard multi‑year registration plates issued under Section 3‑414.1, motor vehicles displaying special 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, or 3‑664, 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. 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 or special license plates. (Source: P.A. 95‑157, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑331, eff. 8‑21‑07; 95‑876, eff. 8‑21‑08; 96‑554, eff. 1‑1‑10.)
(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, 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 a motorcycle. In addition to the regular 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. 95‑287, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑353, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑876, eff. 8‑21‑08.)
(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 1961;
(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.
(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. (Source: P.A. 96‑747, eff. 1‑1‑10; 96‑1000, eff. 7‑2‑10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3‑806.8) Sec. 3‑806.8. Graduated registration fee; study. The Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Department of Revenue, shall complete a feasibility study for the implementation and enforcement of a graduated registration fee based on the manufacturer's suggested retail price of motor vehicles of the first division, and second division vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or less. This study shall include, but shall not be limited to the costs associated with design and maintenance of all systems and database applications required; suggested fee structures to create a revenue neutral graduated registration fee system; and consideration of annual depreciation of vehicles, reflective of fair market value. The findings of this feasibility study shall be delivered to the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives no later than January 31, 2010. (Source: P.A. 96‑34, eff. 7‑13‑09; 96‑1000, eff. 7‑2‑10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3‑807)(from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑807) Sec. 3‑807. Busses operating within Municipality; Registration Fee. The registration fee of $13 per 2‑year registration period shall be paid by the owners of 2 axle motor vehicles which are designed and used as busses in a public system for transporting more than 10 passengers, which vehicles are used as common carriers in the general transportation of passengers and not devoted to any specialized purpose, and which operate entirely within the territorial limits of a single municipality, or a single municipality and municipalities contiguous thereto, or in a close radius thereof, and whose operations are subject to the regulations of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Owners of such vehicles are exempt from paying either a flat weight tax or mileage weight tax. There shall be no reduction in such registration fee even though such registration is made after the beginning of the registration period. (Source: P.A. 91‑37, eff. 7‑1‑99.)
(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.
(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 of the United States Armed Services 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 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. 85‑1209.)
(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. (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 two 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. 93‑365, eff. 7‑24‑03; 94‑239, eff. 1‑1‑06.)
(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; Municipal Buses under Section 3‑807; 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. 94‑239, eff. 1‑1‑06.)
(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 5/3‑804.1) 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 5/3‑804.02)(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 5/3‑805)(from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑805) Sec. 3‑805. Electric vehicles. 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 fee not to exceed $35 for a 2‑year registration period. The Secretary may, in his discretion, prescribe that electric vehicle registration plates be issued for 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 electric vehicles exceed $18 per registration year. (Source: P.A. 96‑1135, eff. 7‑21‑10.)
(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, 3‑805, 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 2010 registration year
Annual
Fee
Motor vehicles of the first
division other than
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles
$98
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles
38
Beginning with the 2010 registration year a $1 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the above fees for motor vehicles of the first division, 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. (Source: P.A. 95‑1009, eff. 12‑15‑08; 96‑34, eff. 7‑13‑09; 96‑747, eff. 1‑1‑10; 96‑1000, eff. 7‑2‑10.)
(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, 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 a motorcycle. In addition to the regular 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. 95‑287, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑353, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑876, eff. 8‑21‑08.)
(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 Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act or who is the spouse of such a person shall be $24 instead of the fee otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard multi‑year registration plates issued under Section 3‑414.1, motor vehicles displaying special 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, or 3‑663, 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 Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act or who is the spouse of such a person shall be $24 instead of the fee otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard multi‑year registration plates issued under Section 3‑414.1, motor vehicles displaying special 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, or 3‑664, 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. 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 or special license plates. (Source: P.A. 95‑157, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑331, eff. 8‑21‑07; 95‑876, eff. 8‑21‑08; 96‑554, eff. 1‑1‑10.)
(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, 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 a motorcycle. In addition to the regular 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. 95‑287, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑353, eff. 1‑1‑08; 95‑876, eff. 8‑21‑08.)
(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 1961;
(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.
(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. (Source: P.A. 96‑747, eff. 1‑1‑10; 96‑1000, eff. 7‑2‑10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3‑806.8) Sec. 3‑806.8. Graduated registration fee; study. The Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Department of Revenue, shall complete a feasibility study for the implementation and enforcement of a graduated registration fee based on the manufacturer's suggested retail price of motor vehicles of the first division, and second division vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or less. This study shall include, but shall not be limited to the costs associated with design and maintenance of all systems and database applications required; suggested fee structures to create a revenue neutral graduated registration fee system; and consideration of annual depreciation of vehicles, reflective of fair market value. The findings of this feasibility study shall be delivered to the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives no later than January 31, 2010. (Source: P.A. 96‑34, eff. 7‑13‑09; 96‑1000, eff. 7‑2‑10.)
(625 ILCS 5/3‑807)(from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑807) Sec. 3‑807. Busses operating within Municipality; Registration Fee. The registration fee of $13 per 2‑year registration period shall be paid by the owners of 2 axle motor vehicles which are designed and used as busses in a public system for transporting more than 10 passengers, which vehicles are used as common carriers in the general transportation of passengers and not devoted to any specialized purpose, and which operate entirely within the territorial limits of a single municipality, or a single municipality and municipalities contiguous thereto, or in a close radius thereof, and whose operations are subject to the regulations of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Owners of such vehicles are exempt from paying either a flat weight tax or mileage weight tax. There shall be no reduction in such registration fee even though such registration is made after the beginning of the registration period. (Source: P.A. 91‑37, eff. 7‑1‑99.)
(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.
