Section 500.315  Renewal of Decals and Licenses

a)         Motor fuel use tax licenses and decals expire December 31 and must be renewed annually. On and after October 1, 2012, all licenses and decals must be renewed electronically.

b)         The Department may deny a renewal application if the applicant's decal or license is currently revoked or the applicant has failed to file a return or pay any outstanding motor fuel use tax liabilities or other liabilities owed to the Department, or has failed to comply with a request for bond.

c)         On and after October 1, 2016, failure of a licensee to either cancel his or her license or submit a renewal application on or before December 31 will result in designation of the licensee's account as "suspended".  Accounts that have not been renewed shall be designated as suspended.  A licensee with a suspended license may renew his or her license, provided that he or she meets all other provisions of the Law.  A person found operating on the roads with a license that carries a "suspended" designation shall be considered to be operating without proper credentials and is subject to all applicable civil and criminal penalties.

d)         The Department shall provide renewal reminders as a courtesy to all currently registered licensees in good standing.  The Department may provide this notice by posting a general renewal reminder on its internet website or by other electronic notification methods.

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 14728, effective October 23, 2015)