{"id":42765,"date":"2022-06-30T08:55:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T08:55:30","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=42765"},"modified":"2022-06-30T12:39:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T12:39:50","slug":"your-expert-guide-on-illinois-license-plates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/your-expert-guide-on-illinois-license-plates\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Expert Guide on Illinois License Plates"},"content":{"rendered":"

License plates are mandatory for all vehicles registered in Illinois. Once you are issued two plates during the registration, your car must display both, one on the front and one on the back.\u00a0 Once you register your vehicle in the state what needs to be done? Are license plate frames legal in Illinois? Scroll down to know more about the plates and frames in Illinois.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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What are the rules for license plates in Illinois?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The vehicle owner owns the license plates in Illinois. Therefore, when someone sells a car, the seller or owner will take off the plates and store them. Consequently, the information on the plates must be visible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So license plate frames can hide the information on the plates. Therefore, Illinois frowns on license plate frames and you cannot use them in the state.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does the temporary registration\u00a0permit mean?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In Illinois, a temporary registration permit (TRP) is given to the owner when they apply to register their car. Drivers must display this permit much like a rear license plate. The TRP is valid for 90 days from the date it was issued. However, it can be reissued if the license plates do not arrive within 90 days.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But the TRP should be removed and replaced with the new ones when the owner receives the permanent license plates. For the security of the vehicle owner, the permit should be destroyed and disposed of upon withdrawal. TRPs are provided through licensed dealers, licensed remittance organizations, currency exchanges, and Secretary of State facilities in Illinois.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to obtain a license plate in Illinois<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Obtaining a license plate is inclusive of the <\/span>vehicle registration process in Illinois<\/span><\/a>. New residents have 30 days to apply for an Illinois title and registration after establishing residence. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a quick look at the prerequisites for completing the process in the state.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n