Looking for that reminder in the mail to get your vehicle registration renewed? Well, you might be waiting a long time.

According to an announcement on the Illinois Secretary State’s Office website, the SOS is suspending the mailing of vehicle registration renewal reminder notices “due to the lack of a state budget.”

The announcement says the office will be able to save about $450,000 per month by suspending the service.

In addition, “the office will be able to prolong the ability to mail vehicle registration renewal stickers, titles and license plates to vehicle owners for a few months longer before the postage account is depleted.”

Vehicle owners are encouraged to be mindful of their vehicle registration status. Motorists can sign up to receive reminder notices electronically by email.

The website notice does not say whether the service would be renewed if the budget impasse were to end.

Green Mail

Paperless License Plates Renewal Notices is a way for Illinois motorists to go green and receive their notice by e-mail. To receive your license plates renewal by e-mail, enter your Registration ID and PIN located on the Renewal Notice you received in the mail or your current registration card. If you do not have a renewal notice or a current registration card, please call the Public Inquiry Division at 800-252-8980 to obtain your Registration ID and PIN number.

About the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office

As the second-largest constitutional office, the Office of the Secretary of State is visited by more Illinois residents than any other in state government. The office generates approximately $2 billion in annual revenue with about $1.2 billion a year designated for state highway construction funds.

The Secretary of State manages one of the largest computer databases in Illinois, keeping track of approximately 8.7 million drivers; 11 million registered vehicles; 466,000 corporations; 230,000 limited liability entities; 159,000 registered securities sales-persons; and 16,000 investment adviser representatives. The office also is an important resource for educating citizens about issues that affect their everyday lives, including anti-drunk driving, traffic safety, school bus safety, securities fraud, literacy, and organ/tissue donation.

SOURCE: Illinois Secretary of State’s website