a) For purposes of this Section, the
following definitions shall apply:
"First Division" vehicles - motor vehicles which are designed
for carrying of not more than 10 (ten) persons as defined in Section 1-146 of
the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5/1-146 ].
"Second Division" vehicles - motor vehicles which are
designed for carrying more that 10 (ten) persons, those motor vehicles designed
or used for living quarters, those motor vehicles which are designed for
pulling or carrying freight, cargo, or implements of husbandry, and those motor
vehicles of the First Division remodelled for use and used as motor vehicles of
the Second Division as defined in Section 1-146 of the Illinois Vehicle Code
[625 ILCS
5/1-146 ].
b) Any resident of the State of Illinois who
participated in the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War may apply
for a Korean War Veteran registration plate in accordance with Section 3-626 of
the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5/3-626 ]. An applicant
wishing to obtain Korean War Veteran plates shall submit proof of military
service between June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954 within the territorial limits
of Korea or in waters immediately adjacent thereto or has been issued the
Korean War Service Medal. Proof shall consist of a copy of his/her discharge
from the military (DD214) indicating applicant received a Korean War Service
Medal (KSM) or a "letter of verification" from the Illinois Department of
Veterans' Affairs.
c) These special
registration plates shall only be issued for first division vehicles, second
division vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or less, and recreational vehicles as
defined by Section 1-169 of the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS
5/1-169 ].
d) Applicants shall also submit a $15
(fifteen dollar) fee plus the statutory annual registration fee as specified in
Section 3-806 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The applicant shall also pay an
additional $2 (two dollar) fee at each renewal.
e) In order to obtain Korean War Veteran
plates:
1) If the present Illinois license
plates expire within sixty (60) days, upon receipt of the preprinted renewal
application, the applicant shall submit the proper documentation as cited in
subsection (b) of this Section, the annual registration fee as specified in
Section 3-806 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, plus original issuance fee of $15
as prescribed under Section 3-626 of the Illinois Vehicle Code; or
2) If the present plates do not expire within
sixty (60) days, the applicant shall submit an Application for Vehicle Title
and Registration (VSD190.12 A) indicating the current registration
identification card, verification as required in subsection (b), and the
original issuance fee of $15. The applicant shall also pay a reclassification
fee as provided in Section 3-802 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
f) All applications and inquiries
regarding the Korean War Veteran plates should be directed to the following:
Office of the Secretary of State
Non-Standard Plates Section
Room 539, Michael Howlett Building
Springfield, Illinois 62756
