§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.

 

(Source:  Amended at 15 Ill. Reg. 15605, effective October 15, 1991)