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.

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