Illinois § 3-118

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-118, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-118.

Application for salvage or junking certificate; contents. (a) An application for a salvage certificate or junking certificate shall be made upon the forms prescribed by the Secretary of State and contain: 1. The name and address of the owner; 2. A description of the vehicle including, so far as the following data exists: its make, year-model, identifying number, type of body, whether new or used; 3. The date of purchase by applicant; and 4. Any further information reasonably required by the Secretary of State. (b) The application for salvage certificate must also contain the current odometer reading and that the stated odometer reading is one of the following: actual mileage, not the actual mileage or mileage is in excess of its mechanical limits. (b-5) Each application for a salvage certificate for a motor vehicle shall be verified by the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) for a vehicle history report prior to the Secretary issuing a salvage certificate. (c) A salvage certificate may be assigned to any person licensed under this Act as a rebuilder, automotive parts recycler, or scrap processor, or to an out-of-state salvage vehicle buyer. A salvage certificate for a vehicle that has come from a police impoundment may be assigned to a municipal fire department. A junking certificate may be assigned to anyone. A salvage certificate may be assigned to one person to whom a salvage certificate may be assigned pursuant to this Section. (Source: P.A. 103-42, eff. 1-1-24.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3-118

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-118 cover?

Section 3-118 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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