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​Secretary of State office launching electronic car insurance verification system

By Michelle Mitchell Jun 8, 2021 | 3:52 PM

June 8, 2021 – Secretary of State Jesse White’s office is launching a new initiative to help reduce the number of uninsured drivers in Illinois. Beginning July 1, 2021 auto insurance verification will be conducted electronically says Secretary of State spokesperson Henry Haupt.

“What’s great about this program is it doesn’t require those who have auto insurance to do anything. The electronic verification is done between our office and the insurance companies themselves,” said Haupt.

Under the system, insurance will be verified randomly at least twice per year. Drivers that can’t be verified will be given a chance to prove they have car insurance. If they are not able to, they face license plate suspension and a $100 reinstatement fee.