Reduced Cost Motor Vehicle Registration | Illinois Department on Aging-Benefit Access

The Benefit Access Application program includes the Seniors Free Transit Ride Pass, the Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride Pass, and the License Plate Discount. The Transit Ride Program only applies to metropolitan public transit in Illinois. To be determined eligible for these benefits, a person must submit a Benefit Access Application on the internet. Those not able to access the internet may call the Department on Aging or their local agency on aging. Paper applications are not available. Once the application is approved, a certificate of eligibility can be printed to take to one's local transit authority or Secretary of State Office. The website can be checked at any time to determine application status.

Last assured

03/24/2023

Physical Address

One Natural Resources Way, Suite 100, Springfield, IL 62702

Hours

Phone Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

May apply online 24/7

Voice

800-252-8966

Main Line

Application process

Please visit website or call.

Fee

Qualifying individuals will receive a discount on their license plate renewal fee, making the plates available to them for $10.

Required documents

Please visit website or call.

Eligibility

Persons age 65 and older, widow or widower who turned 63 before their spouse's death who was eligible, and persons with disabilities age 16 and older.

Languages

English and Spanish

Service area

Illinois

Agency info

Illinois Department on Aging Benefit Access

The Benefit Access Application program includes the Seniors Free Transit Ride Pass, the Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride Pass, and the License Plate Discount. The Transit Ride Program only applies to metropolitan public transit in Illinois. To be determined eligible for these benefits, a person must submit a Benefit Access Application on the internet. Those not able to access the internet may call the Department on Aging or their local agency on aging. Paper applications are not available. Once the application is approved, a certificate of eligibility can be printed to take to one's local transit authority or Secretary of State Office. The website can be checked at any time to determine application status.