Ill. Admin. Code tit. 50 § 8010.30

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 16, April 19, 2024

Section 8010.30 - Document Requirements for Other Evidence of Insurance

a) If an insured owner has lost or has not yet received an insurance card from his/her insurance company, or is the resident of another state or jurisdiction other evidences of insurance may be carried in the vehicle for display to a law enforcement officer. These include but are not limited to the following:

1) A current policy declarations page.

2) A certificate of insurance.

3) An insurance binder.

4) The combination of proof of purchase of the motor vehicle within the previous sixty (60) days and a current insurance card issued for the motor vehicle replaced by such purchase. Proof of purchase shall include but not be limited to the following items:

A) bill of sale;

B) purchase agreement;

C) installment contract;

D) copy of front and back of title;

E) the registration identification card showing transfer information; or

F) Illinois Department of Revenue tax form.

5) A receipt for payment of a current liability insurance premium.

b) Except where noted, all information items listed are required on a binder, certificate of insurance, and a premium receipt for the document to qualify as evidence of insurance. The minimum requirements are:

1) company name;

2) policy number - not required on a binder or premium receipt;

3) effective date;

4) expiration date or number of days from the effective date;

5) name of insured(s);

6) vehicle year;

7) vehicle make;

8) either all or the last six characters of the vehicle identification number (VIN);

9) date of premium payment - required only on a receipt; and

10) signature of authorized representative.

c) Documents issued with a fleet policy may state "FLEET" in lieu of vehicle years, makes and VINs. Documents issued with a non-owner policy may state "NON-OWNER POLICY" in lieu of vehicle year, make and VIN.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 50, § 8010.30

Amended at 15 Ill. Reg. 15605, effective October 15, 1991