Approximately 8.5 million passenger plates were scheduled to be replaced in a single year although replacement plates for all vehicle types was scheduled to take place over three years. In the center of the plate was a silhouette of Abraham Lincoln. The word 'Illinois' was centered in a script font at the top, the 'Land of Lincoln' slogan was once more centered at the bottom of the plate, and a single sticker well, half the size of the former well, was at the top right corner. The design, dark red characters on a background that faded from white at the top to dark blue at the bottom, was chosen by Internet voters from among nine different designs. The new multiyear baseplate, which began to be issued in July 2001, was the first fully graphic passenger plate issued by the state of Illinois. This change would have long-term implications as there was not a statutory requirement to issue new license plates every five years. One change made to the legislation before becoming a law gave the Secretary of State the discretion to determine how long the plates would last. The cost savings from not issuing annual plates for the expected five year life of the plates was $21 million. With the 1978 contract for license plates already awarded, multiyear plates would not be implemented until 1979. The bill was signed into law by Governor Jim Thompson on August 4, 1977.
The Senate Transportation Committee passed the bill on April 28, 1977, and the full Senate on June 10, 1977. Alan Dixon, the Secretary of State spoke in favor of passage of the bill. The bill to institute five-year plates passed the House Motor Vehicle Committee on March 16, 1977, and the state House on March 29, 1977.
Legislation to implement a multiyear license plate was finally proposed in 1977.
In 1969 Powell backed a plan to implement two-year plates, which would have cost twice the annual registration price, but the plan did not pass the legislature. The University of Illinois study mentioned by Powell was conducted in 19, and also recommended the addition of letters to the Illinois license plate. Powell further reiterated his position the following month by mentioning a University of Illinois study which recommended the annual change in license plate colors as an incentive for motorists to pay the annual registration cost, and that the initial cost of the longer term plates would be much more than regular plates. He also mentioned that some multiyear plates used in other states were not satisfactory. Paul Powell, the Illinois Secretary of State, rejected the proposal stating that any cost savings would be minimized by additional record keeping costs. With fewer plate numbers changing, the books would be relevant for longer periods of time.
Their use would also aid police in identifying drivers because the books that listed all license plate numbers were not available until halfway through the year. Without one of those items, we will not be able to sell registration stickers to a non-owner due to data privacy laws.In late 1966 the implementation of five year license plates, which would use renewal tabs annually, was proposed. Please bring in the renewal notice mailed to the owner from the State of Minnesota or a signed permission slip from the owner. Renewing Someone Else's Registration Stickers? If these conditions apply and your renewal notice shows a charge for Wheelage Tax, please visit any license center, they will be able to remove this fee from your total due. If you live in Anoka County and keep your vehicle(s) at home when not in use or have a business in Anoka County and keep your vehicle(s) at your business during non-working hours, you are not required to pay Wheelage tax. Please note:Īnoka County does not collect Wheelage Tax on vehicles kept in Anoka County. Required insurance information includes the insurance company’s name, the policy number and the policy expiration date for the motor vehicle or motorcycle. If your renewal notice is lost or you did not receive one, please bring in vehicle information such as your plate number and/or VIN. Effective January 1, 2016, per Minnesota Statutes 2014, Section 169.798 ,Subd.4 Every owner applying for a self-propelled motor vehicle or motorcycle/moped registration, re-registration, or transfer of ownership must provide proof of insurance. To renew registration stickers in person, you will need to bring in your renewal notice mailed to you by the State of Minnesota or your driver's license or ID. What You Need to Renew Registration Stickers Minnesota Vehicle Registration Stickers can be renewed in all five of the Anoka County License Centers or by Drop Box.