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Questions about Test Notices
License Plate Renewal-Based Enforcement of the Vehicle
Emissions Test Program
Vehicles must now pass an emissions test or otherwise comply with
the Illinois Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 2005 (625 ILCS 5/13C)
(“Inspection Law”) before the vehicle’ registration (license
plates) can be renewed. Previously, the program was enforced through
the suspension of drivers’ licenses and vehicles' registration.
The Illinois EPA will send one notice to the owners of vehicles
due for testing. A yellow notice will be mailed about four months
prior to the expiration of the vehicle's license plates, thereby
allowing sufficient time to test the vehicle and, if necessary, perform
repairs.
The Secretary of State’ office will now include a statement
on vehicle registration renewal notices as to whether compliance
with the Inspection Law is required before a vehicle's registration
can be renewed.
If you have any questions, please call the Illinois EPA at (847)
758-3400 or (800) 635-2380.
- Q. When can
I come in for an emissions test?
- A. We urge you to have your vehicle
tested as soon as possible after receiving the test notice to allow
sufficient time to test the vehicle, and when necessary, perform
repairs.
Click
here for an online tool to determine whether a vehicle is due
for emissions testing.
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- Q. Can I
get my car tested even if I forgot my test notice?
- A. Yes, under normal circumstances.
However, we recommend that you bring your test notice with you
to the test station to allow for the most efficient processing
of your vehicle.
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- Q. What if
I received a test notice for a vehicle I no longer own?
- A. If you received a yellow test
notice for a vehicle you no longer own, you may disregard it. Note:
you will not be able to renew your license plates for this vehicle.
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- Q. What happens
if I receive a test notice for a vehicle that I have never owned?
- A. Contact the Secretary of State's
Office, License Correction Section, Room 624, Michael J. Howlett
Building, Springfield, Illinois 62756. You may also call the Secretary
of State's office at (312)793-1010 or (217)785-3000.
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- Q. My vehicle
currently reflects two owners. How can I have one owner's name
removed?
- A. Visit a Secretary of State facility
to apply for a corrected title and registration. The location of
the nearest Secretary of State facility that can handle this transaction
can be found online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com or
by phone at (312) 793-1010 or (217) 785-3000. The owner whose name
is being removed will have to correctly assign the title and submit
a statement clearly indicating he or she is releasing their interest
in the license.
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- Q. What if
I received a test notice for a vehicle, but I think I live outside
of the test area?
- A. Testing is based on the registration
address. If the address on the test notice is correct, please contact
the Illinois EPA at (800) 635-2380.
If the address on the test notice is incorrect, please verify the
address on your registration and if necessarycontact the Secretary
of State at 1-800-252-8980 to correct the problem.
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- Q. What should
I do if my address is incorrect on the test notice or I have moved?
- A. State law requires that you notify
the Secretary of State within 10 days of any change of address.
As a convenience, change of address forms are available at test
stations. They are also available here.
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- Q. Do I have
to keep the test notice after my car has been tested?
- A. You may discard your test notice
after your vehicle has passed the emissions test or received a
waiver for this test cycle. However, until you have renewed your
license plates please retain your Vehicle Inspection Report which
may be used as proof of compliance for renewing your license plates
at full-service Secretary of State facilities.
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- Q. After
my vehicle has been tested, do I need to mail anything to the Illinois
EPA or the Secretary of State?
- A. No, a record of the compliance
is automatically recorded on the Illinois EPA database and transmitted
to the Secretary of State.
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If you have any other questions, please
visit the Customer Service Representative at any of the vehicle emissions
testing stations, call the Illinois EPA at (800) 635-2380, or
check this website for updates.
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