Illinois License Plates
Quick answer
If both plates are lost or damaged, you can request replacements online. If a plate was stolen, or you need a single replacement plate, you must visit a Secretary of State facility with a police report.
Agency
Illinois Secretary of State
Online option
Partially available online
Find a verified place to license plates
Illinois Secretary of State Peoria Facility
3311 N Sterling Ave, Suite 12, Peoria 61604
309-686-6040
Illinois Secretary of State Rockford Central Facility
3720 E State St, Rockford 61108
815-394-0179
Illinois Secretary of State Chicago North Facility
5401 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60630
312-793-1010
Secretary of State Springfield Flagship Center
2701 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield 62723
217-782-6030
Before you start
- Police report, if plates were stolen
How it works
- If both plates are lost or damaged, apply online
- If a plate was stolen or you need a single plate, visit a Secretary of State facility with a police report
Online option
Availability varies
Online replacement is available only when both plates are being replaced for loss or damage, not theft.
In person
Required for a stolen plate or a single replacement plate, and requires a police report for theft.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: Illinois Secretary of State