Illinois § 7-316
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-316, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-316.
Certificate furnished by nonresident as proof. Any nonresident owner of a motor vehicle not registered in this State may give proof of financial responsibility by filing with the Secretary of State a certificate or certificates of an insurance carrier authorized to transact business in the state or province of the Dominion of Canada in which the motor vehicle or motor vehicles described in such certificate are registered, or if such nonresident does not own a motor vehicle then in the state or province of the Dominion of Canada in which the insured resides, and otherwise conforming to the provisions of this Code, and the Secretary of State shall accept the same if such carrier shall: 1. Execute a power of attorney authorizing the Secretary of State to accept service on its behalf of notice of process in any action arising out of a motor vehicle crash in this State; 2. Duly adopt a resolution which shall be binding upon it declaring that its policies shall be deemed to be varied to comply with the laws of this State relating to the terms of motor vehicle liability policies as required by Section 7-317; and 3. Agree to accept as final and binding any final judgment duly rendered in any action arising out of a motor vehicle crash in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State. (Source: P.A. 102-982, eff. 7-1-23.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 7-316
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-316 cover?
Section 7-316 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.
How do I cite Illinois § 7-316?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 7-316 apply to my situation?
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