Driver's License Classifications
Illinois driver's licenses are classified by the GVWR of a vehicle (and any towed
vehicles):
Class A — Any combination of motor vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more,
providing the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also
allows for operation of Class B, C and D vehicles.
Class B — Any single motor vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any
such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of
Class C and D vehicles.
Class C — Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of more than 16,000 pounds, but less than
26,001 pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also
allows for operation of Class D vehicles.
Class D — Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds or less. Does not include
A. B, C, L or M vehicles.
Class L — Any motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc displacement.
Class M — Any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.
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LICENSE PLATES GUIDE
Flat Weight Trailers (3,001 pounds and over)
3,001 lbs. or 5,000 lbs
5,001 lbs. to 8,000 lbs.
8,000 lbs. or 10,000 lbs.
10,001 lbs. to 14,000 lbs.
14,000 lbs. or 20,000 lbs.
20,001 lbs. to 32,000 lbs.
32,000 lbs. or 36,000 lbs.
36,001 lbs. to 40,000 lbs.
Fees
First-time issuance
Class
1st Quarter
July 1 - Sept. 29
2nd Quarter
Sept. 30 - Dec. 30
3rd Quarter
Dec. 31 - Mar. 30
4th Quarter
Mar. 31 - June 30
TB (3,001 – 5,000)
$54
$43
$32
$21
TC (5,001 – 8,000)
$58
$46
$34
$22
TD (8,001 – 10,000)
$106
$82
$58
$34
TE (10,001 – 14,000)
$170
$130
$90
$50
TG (14,001 – 20,000)
$258
$196
$134
$72
TK (20,001 – 32,000)
$722
$544
$366
$188
TL (32,001 – 36,000)
$1,082
$814
$546
$278
TN (36,001 – 40,000)
$1,502
$1,129
$756
$383
Current Plates Expire within 90 Days •TB (3,001 – 5,000) — $80 ($54 registration fee + $26 replacement fee)
•TC (5,001 – 8,000) — $84 ($58 registration fee + $26 replacement fee)
•TD (8,001 – 10,000) — $132 ($106 registration fee + $26 replacement fee)
•TE (10,001 – 14,000) — $196 ($170 registration fee + $26 replacement fee)
•TG (14,001 – 20,000) — $284 ($258 registration fee + $26 replacement fee)
•TK (20,001 – 32,000) — $748 ($722 registration fee + $26 replacement fee)
•TL (32,001 – 36,000) — $1,108 ($,1082 registration fee + $26 replacement fee)
•TN (36,001 – 40,000) — $1,528 ($1,502 registration fee + $26 replacement fee)
Current Plates Do Not Expire within 90 Days •TB (3,001 – 5,000) — $26 ($26 replacement fee)
•TC (5,001 – 8,000) — $26 ($26 replacement fee)
•TD (8,001 – 10,000) — $26 ($26 replacement fee)
•TE (10,001 – 14,000) — $26 ($26 replacement fee)
•TG (14,001 – 20,000) — $26 ($26 replacement fee)
•TK (20,001 – 32,000) — $26 ($26 replacement fee)
•TL (32,001 – 36,000) — $26 ($26 replacement fee)
•TN (36,001 – 40,000) — $26 ($26 replacement fee)
Annual Renewal •TB (3,001 – 5,000) — $54 ($54 registration fee)
•TC (5,001 – 8,000) — $58 ($58 registration fee)
•TD (8,001 – 10,000) — $106 ($106 registration fee)
•TE (10,001 – 14,000) — $170 ($170 registration fee)
•TG (14,001 – 20,000) — $258 ($258 registration fee)
•TK (20,001 – 32,000) — $722 ($722 registration fee)
•TL (32,001 – 36,000) — $1,082 ($,1082 registration fee)
•TN (36,001 – 40,000) — $1,502 ($1,502 registration fee)
Newly Acquired Vehicle
Class
1st Quarter
July 1 - Sept. 29
2nd Quarter
Sept. 30 - Dec. 30
3rd Quarter
Dec. 31 - Mar. 30
4th Quarter
Mar. 31 - June 30
TB (3,001 – 5,000)
$149
(Title/Registration Fee)
$138
(Title/Registration Fee)
$127
(Title/Registration Fee)
$116
(Title/Registration Fee)
TC (5,001 – 8,000)
$153
(Title/Registration Fee)
$141
(Title/Registration Fee)
$129
(Title/Registration Fee)
$117
(Title/Registration Fee)
TD (8,001 – 10,000)
$201
(Title/Registration Fee)
$177
(Title/Registration Fee)
$153
(Title/Registration Fee)
$129
(Title/Registration Fee)
TE (10,001 – 14,000)
$265
(Title/Registration Fee)
$225
(Title/Registration Fee)
$185
(Title/Registration Fee)
$145
(Title/Registration Fee)
TG (14,001 – 20,000)
$353
(Title/Registration Fee)
$291
(Title/Registration Fee)
$229
(Title/Registration Fee)
$167
(Title/Registration Fee)
TK (20,001 – 32,000)
$817
(Title/Registration Fee)
$639
(Title/Registration Fee)
$461
(Title/Registration Fee)
$283
(Title/Registration Fee)
TL (32,001 – 36,000)
$1,177
(Title/Registration Fee)
$909
(Title/Registration Fee)
$641
(Title/Registration Fee)
$373
(Title/Registration Fee)
TN (36,001 – 40,000)
$1,597
(Title/Registration Fee)
$1,224
(Title/Registration Fee)
$851
(Title/Registration Fee)
$478
(Title/Registration Fee)
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