Illinois

IL

Vibrant vanity plate market with strong Chicago influence and business culture.

Market Size

Large

Avg. Price

$2,000 - $4,800

Processing Time

4-6 weeks

Transferability

Fully Transferable

Market Overview

Illinois has a robust vanity plate market driven by Chicago's business community and Midwest pride. The state's straightforward transfer process makes it accessible for buyers and sellers.

Difficulty Level

Easy

Transferability

Fully Transferable
Market Insights
  • Chicago business professionals active buyers
  • Midwest pride plates popular
  • Corporate and branded plates in demand
  • Growing collector interest
  • Strong business community support
Transfer Process

Step-by-Step Process

  1. 1Current owner releases plate through Secretary of State
  2. 2New owner applies for same plate
  3. 3Secretary of State verifies availability
  4. 4New owner receives plate (4-6 weeks)
  5. 5Register plate to vehicle

Required Forms

Application for Personalized Plate

Form #DL 612

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Fees

transfer fee$50
registrationStandard registration
expeditedNot available
Success Stories from Illinois

Michael C.

Chicago, IL

CHICAGO1

Sold my Chicago pride plate for $3,800. Great way to support another Chicago fan!

Jennifer T.

Chicago, IL

BIZPRO

Used it for my business for years. Sold it for a good profit. TagsTrader made it easy!

David K.

Evanston, IL

MIDWEST

Proud Midwest resident. This plate represents my values and community!

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