How to Get a Disabled License Plate in Illinois

Getting a license plate indicating your permanent disability in Illinois is a breeze. Simply visit Illinois' governmental website, download an application, provide your personal information, take it to your physician for verification and mail it to receive your permanent disability license plates.

  • Log on to Illinois' "Cyber Drive Illinois" website at cyberdriveillinois.com.

  • Navigate through the site to find information about disability license plates by clicking on "Departments," 'Vehicle Services," "License Plates," "Standard License Plates" and "Persons with Disabilities."

  • Read about the availability, fees and eligibility requirements associated with acquiring a "Persons with Disabilities" license plate.

  • Download a Certification Form from the website.

  • Take the certification form to your physician and have him fill out the first page verifying and detailing your disability.

  • Complete the second page of the Certification Form by indicating your desire for a disabilities license plate, providing personal information like your name, gender, date of birth, address and driver's license number. Sign and date the application.

  • Decide if you would like specialty or personalized disability license plates. Download the corresponding forms from the cyberdriveillinois.com website and fill them out, indicating what type of design or message you prefer on your plates.

  • Mail the Certification Form, check and all other applicable paperwork to Secretary of State, Persons with Disabilities License Plates/Placard Unit, 501 S. Second St., Room 541, Springfield, Illinois 62756.

  • Receive your disability license plates.