With over 20 locations across the Chicagoland area, one of the main goals of West Suburban Currency Exchange is to offer convenient financial, document, and vehicle services.
We understand that you might have a few questions about our services before you decide to visit your local WSCE location, so below we’ve answered some of our customers’ most frequently asked questions:
At our currency exchange, you’ll need these items to register your vehicle:
In most cases, no, you cannot register a vehicle if the title is not in your name. However, WSCE can help you complete the title transfer process.
To complete your car title transfer, bring these items to any WSCE location:
Yes, we handle out-of-state title transfers. You'll need the original out-of-state title and proof of Illinois insurance to complete the process.
Yes! As an authorized Illinois Secretary of State agent, WSCE can renew your license plate and provide you with a new sticker in minutes.
To renew your license plate registration in Illinois, simply bring these items to any WSCE location:
If your Illinois license plates are not renewed within 30 days of expiration, the state imposes a $20 late fee.
You do not need to bring your renewal notice. As long as you have your license plate number, we can renew your plates.
The currency exchange cannot issue a legal receipt to drive with when a renewal sticker must be ordered. However, the receipt issued shows that you paid for the renewal, and most law enforcement agents will not issue a ticket if you show your receipt. Please be advised that you can receive a citation for invalid registration. You should receive your renewal sticker within a week of purchase.
You (or your lienholder, if applicable) will receive the title through the mail within 2-4 weeks. If you ordered license plates with a specific plate number (ie, personalized plates, a single replacement plate, ham radio plates with your call numbers), you will receive them through the mail within 2-3 months. If the plate ordered did not have a specific plate number, it will be available at the currency exchange within 2-4 weeks.
Yes! Simply bring your license plate number to renew your registration.
We charge a service fee of $9.50. The state’s renewal fee varies depending on the type of plate used.
We cash all types of checks, including payroll, government, personal, two-party, money orders, income tax refunds, insurance drafts, cashier’s checks, and more.
Yes, we cash personal checks. In rare cases, we may need to bank the check and release the funds after the check has cleared. In most cases, however, we can cash personal checks on the spot.
To cash a check payable to your business, please bring the following information:
No, you cannot purchase a money order with a credit card, however, we accept both cash and debit card payments. You may also use our convenient on-site ATMs to take out a cash advance using your credit card.
If the money order has not been cashed, and you have the original receipt, you may request a refund for your money order.
Yes, we can send and receive money through Western Union at all of our WSCE locations.
It currently takes about 2-3 weeks to receive any vital records.
No appointment is necessary for notary services.
We carry foreign currency from 30 different countries. Please call us if you want to check on a specific currency.
Most of our locations have Euros on hand that we can sell over the counter. Other currencies take 2-4 days to arrive at our location for pickup.
Please call our office for current rates: 847-299-3100
We can process a “top-up” payment to any of the major phone card carriers.
At WSCE, you can reload your prepaid Visa card in 3 easy ways:
Yes, some prepaid debit cards have small monthly or reloading fees. If you have questions about fees, our friendly staff can answer them for you.
At WSCE, you can pay any major utility bill, including People’s Gas, Nicor, ComEd, AT&T, Comcast/Xfinity, Verizon, DirecTV, Dish, Illinois American Water, Fox Metro, Talro Insurance, Active Insurance, and more.
Most utility payments are processed electronically and show up on your account within 48 hours or less.
You can request any type of vital record as long as it is filed within Cook County.
To request a vital document, simply bring your driver’s license or state-issued ID card to one of our currency exchange locations. If you’re under 18, you will need a parent or guardian with a valid form of identification to accompany you.
To request a birth certificate for yourself or your child, you’ll need to provide the city of birth as stated on the certificate, the complete name, the precise date of birth, and the first and last names of the parents.
It typically takes 7-10 business days to arrive. We are unable to ship documents directly to your home address, but with our convenient hours, you can easily pick up your documents at WSCE.
No, you don’t need an appointment for notary services at WSCE.
We can notarize all types of documents, including:
Your ID must be current and include a valid government-issued photo.
West Suburban Currency Exchanges, Inc. (WSCE) is your community financial service center.
WSCE offers so much more than check cashing and money orders. We are an agent for the Illinois Secretary of State and can handle all of your vehicle license and title needs. We also offer Western Union money transfers, bill payment services, phone cards, check cashing, and more. Check out our full range of currency exchange services below!
West Suburban Currency Exchanges, Inc.
