Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reported more than 550 vanity and personalized license plate requests were rejected ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Over 300 requests for vanity license plates were denied by the Illinois Secretary of State's office in ...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of licensed drivers submit requests for custom vanity plates, and every year, a fraction of them are rejected for obvious reasons. It’s become an annual tradition for ...

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The Illinois Secretary of State’s office maintains a list of more than 8,015 rejected requests for personalized and vanity license plates. Provided If you’re opting to pay extra for a personalized or ...

ILLINOIS – Be careful what you wish for your license plate in Illinois. The Secretary of State has the right to reject any personal or vanity license plate that doesn’t fit their guidelines or is too ...

Many drivers like to infuse a bit of personality into their ride. Some purchase their vehicle in a fun color, while others opt for pinstriping or a cool paint scheme. You may give your car a name, or ...

If you're opting to pay extra for a personalized or vanity license plate in Illinois, you might want to check this list of rejected requests before sending in your inquiry. More than 54,000 Illinois ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reported more than 550 vanity and personalized license plate requests were rejected in 2025, compared to 335 the previous year. Andrew Adams Capitol News ...

These are just a few of the more than 300 requests for personalized vanity plates that were denied in 2024 by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. The office shared only a few of the 335 plate ...