In 2025, the DC Illini established a University of Illinois license plate with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Authority.  Maryland is the first state (other than Illinois, of course) to have a University of Illinois license plate!  In November, the first 43 plates were shipped out to proud Illini!
 

Now that the initial order is completed, it is much easier to apply for the plate. 

• Click HERE to send an email to request the MVA form and application instructions.  Each form must be individually signed by our DC Illini representative or MVA will not accept the form.

• Complete the form and send your form and check for $30 (per vehicle) to MVA.

• MVA will process the form, order your new plates, and ship them to your home address. 

FAQs:

• How much will this new plate cost?  $30 one time plate application fee.  There are no annual fees associated with the Maryland U of I license plate.
• How does this affect my annual registration?  For this process, you are applying for the plate. Registration is a separate matter and is different for everyone based on the type of vehicle and their annual renewal date.  When MVA processes your U of I plate application, your new plate will be shipped with the stickers that coincide with your current registration.  Then, you will renew in the future as normal.  
• What vehicles are authorized?  Passenger cars, multi-purpose vehicles, truckes ( 1 ton or less), and motorcycles.  Business vehicles may not apply for these plates.  
• Can I keep my current plate number? No, MVA will re-assign a 4-digit number to you.  Personalized plates are not authorized for collegiate plates.  Plate numbers are assigned consecutively.
• Is there an annual fee for this plate?  No.  After this first plate application fee, Maryland does not have additional charges for the collegiate plates.  You will just pay your annual registration fees.
• Is the ISA wheelchair symbol available?  Yes.  If the plate you are replacing has the symbol, then your new U of I plate will also have the symbol.