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Help bring the youth tennis license plate decal to Illinois roads.
Tennis is proven to help youth build confidence, stay active, improve academics and develop lifelong skills like discipline, resilience and teamwork. By purchasing the youth tennis license plate decal, you’re not only personalizing your car but also investing in the future of Illinois kids.
Every license plate decal sold directly funds nonprofit tennis programs across the state, giving children of all backgrounds the chance to thrive both on and off the court. With just a $25 commitment today, you can help bring this plate to life and open the door to healthier, brighter futures for thousands of Illinois youth.
Sign up & show your support!
Sign up & show your support!
Step 1: Reserve your plate
Click here to complete the request form.
Mail it via USPS with a $25 deposit (check) to the Illinois Secretary of State. You'll find the address in the upper left corner of the form.
Your $25 goes into a special fund reserved for the youth tennis license plate decal (whether or not you ultimately transfer your plates or not).
Step 2: Wait for the 2,000-driver goal
Once 2,000 people have reserved a plate, the state will begin producing the plate decal.
Step 3: Complete your plate order
When production starts, you’ll receive a letter from the Secretary of State with a universal plate application.
At that time, you’ll complete the form and pay the remaining $15 cost for the decal (the original $25 + the additional $15 = $40 for the total annual cost of the youth tennis decal).
You’ll then receive your new universal plate with the youth tennis license plate decal.
Good to know:
The decal can only be used on a universal plate. You can apply for a universal plate before or at the time of your license expiration; the final cost depends on the remaining time left on your current registration.
You don’t have to wait until your current plates expire; you can apply anytime.
Once ready, the Secretary of State will mail you your new plate and decal.
Your $25 today helps bring the youth tennis license plate decal to Illinois, giving kids across the state a chance to grow through the sport.
Why Youth Tennis?
Why Youth Tennis?
Tennis is more than play; it’s a pathway to success. Studies show that kids who play tennis not only stay active and healthy, but also perform better in school, set more ambitious goals for their future and are less likely to engage in risky behaviors. Research reveals that tennis players live an average of nine years longer than sedentary individuals.
For Illinois youth, tennis means confidence, resilience and lifelong skills both on and off the court. When kids pick up a racquet, they’re unlocking opportunities that last a lifetime.
Community Impact
Community Impact
Supporting this initiative ensures that kids across Illinois have access to programs year-round, introducing them to tennis and keeping them engaged.
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