IL DMV IL DMV Vehicle Registration, Titles, and Licensing 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Illinois, vehicle registration renewal stickers expire on:
- The first of the registration month
- The last day of the registration month (Correct answer)
- January 1 each year
- The owner's birthday
Correct answer: The last day of the registration month
Illinois vehicle registration expires on the last day of the designated registration month each year.
Question 2: A new Illinois resident who has moved from another state must register their vehicle within how many days?
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 180 days
Correct answer: 30 days
New Illinois residents must register their out-of-state vehicle with the Secretary of State within 30 days.
Question 3: In Illinois, when you sell a vehicle, you are required to:
- Transfer the plates to the buyer
- Remove the license plates and notify the Secretary of State (Correct answer)
- Leave the plates on the vehicle for the buyer to use
- Report the sale only if the buyer requests it
Correct answer: Remove the license plates and notify the Secretary of State
Illinois law requires sellers to remove license plates and report the transfer to the Secretary of State.
Question 4: Which document proves legal ownership of a vehicle in Illinois?
- Vehicle registration card
- Certificate of title (Correct answer)
- Bill of sale
- Insurance card
Correct answer: Certificate of title
The Certificate of Title is the official legal document proving ownership of a vehicle in Illinois.
Question 5: In Illinois, a rebuilt or salvage vehicle that has been repaired and passes inspection is issued a:
- Standard certificate of title
- Rebuilt vehicle title (Correct answer)
- Bonded title
- Temporary title
Correct answer: Rebuilt vehicle title
A vehicle previously declared a total loss that is repaired and inspected receives a Rebuilt Vehicle title in Illinois.
Question 6: Illinois requires proof of insurance to register a vehicle. The minimum liability coverage required is:
- $10,000/$20,000/$10,000
- $25,000/$50,000/$20,000 (Correct answer)
- $50,000/$100,000/$50,000
- $15,000/$30,000/$15,000
Correct answer: $25,000/$50,000/$20,000
Illinois requires minimum liability coverage of $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, and $20,000 for property damage.
In Illinois, vehicle registration renewal stickers expire on: