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 Illinoisans hoping to spend less time in line at the Department
of Motor Vehicles are in luck.
On Aug. 20, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law that will allow Illinoisans
to make less frequent trips to the DMV. House Bill 4259, sponsored by state Rep.
Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, allows motorists to purchase multi-year license
plate stickers.
Before this new law, motorists in Illinois were required to register their
vehicle and trailer annually. Thanks to HB 4259, motorists may now register
their vehicle for two years, instead of just one. Trailers are also included in
this law, with the option extended to five-year registrations for trailers.
Large commercial vehicles, however, are not included.
 The registration fees do not change under the new law, which goes into effect in
2021. A person purchasing a multi-year renewal will still pay the same amount
for each year that he or she would pay if she re-registered annually. The
standard license renewal sticker fee is currently $101, and $108 for
personalized plates.
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In order to register for a multi-year renewal, an
applicant must apply online or mail in a two-year or five-year
registration application form to the Secretary of State’s office.
Not only is this new law convenient for motorists,
but it also saves taxpayer dollars. Administration costs, such as
postage, could be reduced due to sending out fewer required
registration mailings. In 2015, the secretary of state’s office
reported spending upwards of $450,000 a month on postage costs for
registration renewal notices alone.
This new law makes state government more efficient and friendlier
for taxpayers. Lawmakers should continue looking for ways to reduce
costs while providing better services for Illinoisans.
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