What do you need to renew your license plate sticker

Q: How do I renew my license plate sticker in Illinois?

Its as easy as Four Simple Steps..

The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) sends license plate renewal notices at least one month before the current license plate expiration date. Automobile license plates expire one full year (365 days) from the first date of operation. The actual expiration date may be any day of the month and not necessarily the last day of the month. If needed, see lost renewal notice.

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New Postcards
Ways to renew
How can I renew my vehicle registration, tab, and license plate?
What do I need to renew my tab and plate? (Choose tab)
How do I renew my license plate sticker in Illinois?
What do I need to renew my tags in Arkansas?
How do I get a replacement sticker for my license plate in Florida?
How much is a license plate sticker in Illinois?

A late fee is due for auto, light truck, motorcycle and moped renewals received by DMV after the date of expiration. You may legally operate your vehicle on Wisconsin public roads once you submit the renewal fee.

Use the License plate search to:

Check when your plate expires.
Check to see if an emissions test is required for the vehicle.
Check whether your plate is suspended or valid.

In addition to the regular annual registration fee paid for a vehicle, all vehicles with automobile registration or truck registration at 8,000 lbs. or less (except dual purpose farm registration) may be subject to:

Wheel tax, based on where the vehicle is customarily kept
Vehicle Fuel Surcharge

New Postcards

Watch for the redesigned registration renewal postcard. It has information on additional fees included in your registration. Learn more about going paperless, renewing online and signing up for eNotify to receive electronic renewal reminders.

Ways to renew

Online renewal:

You may renew online using a MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover credit or debit card and ACH (Automated Clearing House) from your checking or savings account. Your credit or debit card will be charged a convenience fee for this service. There is no convenience fee charged for ACH payment. We will mail a new license plate sticker and Certificate of Vehicle Registration within 7-10 business days.

Mail:

Mail the renewal notice and fee to the address shown on the notice. You will receive a new plate sticker and Certificate of Vehicle Registration within 10 business days.

In person:

Title - registration service providers

DMV has authorized several agencies and businesses to act as agents to provide basic vehicle registration services. You will receive a new license plate sticker and Certificate of Vehicle Registration from the agent. These agents may charge a maximum service fee of $10 for a renewal transaction and $19.50 for a title transaction. Service hours and methods of payment vary.

DMV services centers (find out what plates are available at each DMV)

Present the license plate renewal notice and fee at any of the DMV customer service centers offering vehicle registration services. You will receive a new license plate sticker and Certificate of Vehicle Registration. There is a $3 counter service fee per renewal application.

DMV customer service centers accept cash, checks, debit cards and the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Debit cards will be processed as credit.

For more information:

DMV customer services centers
Title - registration service providers

How can I renew my vehicle registration, tab, and license plate?

What do I need to renew my tab and plate? (Choose tab)

To renew your tab and license plate online using Quick Renewal, you will need your:

License plate number
Last four digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Email address
Valid debit or credit card or bank account number for payment

After completing your renewal, print your updated vehicle registration directly from your browser under View Transaction Documents. Your renewed tabs will be mailed to your registered address.

To update the address on your vehicle registration, add a mailing address, or order a license plate, create or log in to your online Secretary of State account to renew at the same time.

Go to Online Services

License plate options

To renew your tab and plate by mail, you will need your:

Vehicle registration renewal notice
A check/money order payable to the State of Michigan

Check your renewal notice to see if you're required to submit a copy of your valid Michigan No-Fault vehicle insurance policy.

Mail your renewal notice, payment, and a copy of your insurance policy (if required) to:

Michigan Department of State
Internal Services Section
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918

For your convenience, a pre-addressed return envelope will be included with the renewal notice that's delivered to you.

Renewal Fee Calculator

License plate options

To renew your tab and plate at a self-service station, you will need your:

Renewal notice or license plate number
Last four digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Valid debit/credit card (additional fees apply) or cash (at specific locations) for payment
After submitting payment, your tab will instantly print at the station. Your vehicle registration will be mailed to your address.

Find a self-service station

License plate options

If you're required to provide proof of your valid Michigan No-Fault vehicle insurance policy or cannot otherwise renew your tab and license plate online, by mail, or at a self-service station, you can do so at any Secretary of State office.

To renew your vehicle license plate and tab at an office, you will need your:

Renewal notice, current vehicle registration or license plate number
Michigan driver's license
Proof of Michigan No-Fault insurance (if required)
Cash, check, money order, or a debit or credit card (additional fees will apply for debit or credit card use)

Schedule an office visit

License plate options

Early: You can renew your registration, tab and license plate up to six months in advance of their expiration.
Expiration date: In most cases, your tab and license plate will expire on your birthday. If your birthday falls on the weekend or a legal holiday, you have until the next business day to renew your tab and plate without penalty.
After expiration (additional fees apply): If you don't renew your registration, tab and plate on time, you will be charged an added $10 fee and risk being ticketed or fined by law enforcement for driving on expired registration. Renewal fees for expired plates are not prorated. The amount shown on your renewal notice doesn't change if the plate is renewed after it expires.
If it's been more than 30 days since you renewed, create or log into your online Secretary of State account or contact the Michigan Department of State to verify the address on your vehicle registration.
If your address is incorrect, you can update it and order a new set of tabs for $5 online, at a Secretary of State office, or by calling our department. If your address is correct and it's been more than 30 days since you renewed, request a set of replacement tabs by calling our department or visiting a Secretary of State office. If you renewed by mail, track processing of your renewal by monitoring the account from which you submitted payment by check or money order. Once payment has been withdrawn, your renewal has been processed.

Upon renewing your tab and license plate, your vehicle registration will be updated automatically in the state record system, which can also be accessed by law enforcement.
Yes, per state law, it's required to provide proof of a valid Michigan No-Fault insurance policy to register or renew a vehicle in Michigan. Some vehicle insurance can be verified using the state electronic insurance verification (EIV) program, and therefore, don't require proof of insurance to be mailed or presented at a Secretary of State office.
If your insurance provider doesn't participate in EIV, you won't be able to renew your tab and plate online or at a self-service station. Your renewal mailer will indicate whether you'll need to provide a copy of your Michigan No-Fault insurance by mail or at a Secretary of State office when you renew your vehicle.
Proof of valid insurance is also required to register or renew a motorcycle, however, it doesn't need to be a Michigan No-Fault vehicle insurance policy.
Our department is not able to reproduce a renewal notice after one has been sent, however, you don't need it to renew your tabs by mail. To do so, submit the following information to our department in writing before your credential expires:
- First, middle, and last name
- Michigan driver’s license/ID number
- License plate number
- Permanent address and alternative mailing address, if applicable
- Phone number
- A money order or check made out to the State of Michigan for your renewal fee
To determine how much you owe for your renewal, use the Renewal Fee Calculator through Online Services. Mail your information, payment, and proof of your valid Michigan No-Fault vehicle insurance policy (if applicable) to the following address: Michigan Department of State Internal Services Section 7064 Crowner Drive Lansing, MI 48918
Make sure to submit your renewal before your vehicle registration tab and license plate expire. It's recommended that you do so at least two weeks before your birthday to avoid potential mailing delays.
Yes, you may renew your vehicle registration by mail or online while out of state. Please note, it's still required by law to have a valid Michigan No-Fault insurance policy on your vehicle to maintain and renew your Michigan registration and plate.
You can also renew up to renewed up to six months early. Renewing early is strongly recommended if you expect to be out-of-state when your registration tab and plate expire on your birthday.

How do I renew my license plate sticker in Illinois?

It's as easy as Four Simple Steps..

Type in your Registration ID and PIN found on your current registration card. ... .

Follow directions on screen and verify your information..

Use a VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express for payment..

Print out your receipt..

What do I need to renew my tags in Arkansas?

Proof that personal property taxes due by the previous October 15th have been paid. Acceptable proof is either your receipt from your county tax collector, or certification of payment stamped on your assessment papers. Proof of liability insurance coverage on the vehicle being registered and titled.

How do I get a replacement sticker for my license plate in Florida?

1. Form HSMV 83146, Application for Replacement License Plate, Validation Decal, or Parking Permit, accurately completed, by the owner/lessee. 2. Contact your local county tax collector's office or license plate agency for fee information.

How much is a license plate sticker in Illinois?

How much does a license plate renewal sticker cost? A standard renewal sticker costs $151; a renewal sticker for a personalized plate costs $158; and a renewal sticker for a vanity plate costs $164. How do I obtain another vehicle title? You must apply for a duplicate title, which costs $50.

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