Fees & Payments

Illinois DMV Fees for Licenses, Plates, and Permits

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Understanding the fees associated with driver's licenses, vehicle registration, and permits in Illinois is essential for residents and new drivers alike. Below is a detailed breakdown of the current costs as of 2025.

Driver’s License and Permit Fees

Standard Driver’s Licenses

Original or Renewal (Class D): $30
Duplicate License: $5
Corrected License: $5

Instruction Permits

Class D Instruction Permit: $20
Renewal Permit (Class D): $10
Class B and C Non-CDL Instruction Permit: $5
Class M and L (Motorcycle) Instruction Permit: $10

Note: If you receive your license before your instruction permit expires, you may not need to pay an additional fee.

Motorcycle Licenses

First-time or Upgrade (M or L Classification): $10
Renewal (M or L Classification): $5

School Bus Permit

Original, Duplicate, or Corrected: $4

Vehicle Title and Registration Fees

Vehicle Title Fee: $165
Standard Vehicle Registration (Passenger): $151
Total for New Vehicle (Title + Registration): $316

For detailed information on vehicle registration processes, refer to How to Register a Vehicle in Illinois.

License Plate Renewal Fees

Standard Passenger Plate: $151
Personalized Plate: $158
Vanity Plate: $164

These fees apply to annual renewals. For more on license plate options and renewals, see Illinois License Plate Options and Renewal Process.

Specialty and Personalized Plates

Personalized Plate (First-time Issuance): $198
Vanity Plate (First-time Issuance): $245
Annual Renewal for Personalized Plate: $158
Annual Renewal for Vanity Plate: $164

Additional fees may apply for specialty plates. For a comprehensive guide, visit Illinois Specialty License Plates Guide.

Electric Vehicle Registration

Standard Registration Fee: $151
Additional EV Fee: $100

Electric vehicle owners pay an extra $100 annually in lieu of motor fuel taxes.

Reinstatement Fees

Statutory Summary Suspension (First Offense): $250
Statutory Summary Suspension (Multiple Offenses): $500
Field Sobriety Suspension (First Offense): $250
Field Sobriety Suspension (Multiple Offenses): $500
Revocation: $500
Discretionary Suspension: $70
Failure to Appear Suspension: $70
Family Responsibility Suspension: $70
Mandatory Insurance Conviction Suspension: $100

For more details on handling traffic violations and reinstatements, refer to Common Traffic Violations in Illinois and Their Penalties.

Reduced Fees for Eligible Individuals

Illinois offers reduced registration fees for eligible seniors and persons with disabilities through the Benefit Access Program:

Reduced Registration Fee: $10

This discount applies to passenger, B-Truck, Persons with Disabilities, and certain military license plates. Eligibility requirements can be found on the Illinois Department on Aging’s website.

Additional Resources

For further information on Illinois DMV services, consider exploring the following resources:

For the most current information and to access online services, visit the Illinois Secretary of State's official website.