If you own a motorcycle in Illinois, it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s properly registered. But how much is it to register a motorcycle in Illinois? The registration fees for motorcycles in Illinois vary depending on several factors. Whether you’re registering a new bike or renewing an existing registration, it’s important to understand the costs involved. This overview will give you a clear picture of the fees you can expect when registering your motorcycle in Illinois.
Motorcycle Registration and Title Fees in Illinois
The baseline registration fee for a motorcycle in Illinois is $41. If you’ve already registered your motorcycle and taken care of the title, that’s how much you’ll pay to renew your registration every year. However, the total cost to register and title your motorcycle can vary significantly depending on the type of license plate you want and other factors. Here’s a breakdown of what you might have to pay in different situations:
Random-Number License Plates
- Newly acquired motorcycle/first-time registration: $206 (includes $165 title fee and $41 registration fee)
- Currently titled motorcycle/first-time registration: $41 (registration fee)
- If current plates expire within 90 days: $67 (registration fee + $26 replacement fee)
- If current plates don’t expire within 90 days: $26 (replacement fee)
- Annual renewal: $41 (registration fee)
Vanity License Plates
- Newly acquired motorcycle/first-time registration: $256 (includes $165 title fee, $41 registration fee, and $50 vanity fee)
- Currently titled motorcycle/first-time registration: $91 (registration fee + $50 vanity fee)
- If current plates expire within 90 days: $117 (registration fee + vanity fee + replacement fee)
- If current plates don’t expire within 90 days: $76 (vanity fee + replacement fee)
- Annual renewal: $54 (registration fee + vanity fee)
Personalized License Plates
- Newly acquired motorcycle/first-time registration: $231 (includes $165 title fee, $41 registration fee, and $25 personalization fee)
- Currently titled motorcycle/first-time registration: $66 (registration fee + personalization fee)
- If current plates expire within 90 days: $92 (registration fee + personalized fee + replacement fee)
- If current plates don’t expire within 90 days: $51 (personalization fee + replacement fee)
- Annual renewal: $48 (registration fee + personalization fee)
Payment Methods for Illinois Motorcycle Registrations
In Illinois, you can pay for motorcycle registration through several convenient methods. You can renew online using the Illinois DMV’s service, where you’ll need your Registration ID and PIN, and pay with a credit card or personal check (note that a small processing fee applies for credit card payments). Alternatively, you can use the touch-tone phone system, which also accepts credit card payments. If you prefer, you can mail in your payment via check or visit a local Secretary of State facility, currency exchange, or participating bank to pay in person using cash, check, credit card, or traveler’s check.
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