STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT THE PURCHASER OF A SNOWMOBILE SHALL, WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE, MAKE APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR REGISTRATION.
Estimated
Processing Times for Snowmobile Applications received as of February 4, 2010:
Internet
or phone-in renewals - 2 - 3 weeks
Mail-in ½
sheet renewal notices - 3 weeks from date of receipt.
Post
Office Mail:
Regular long form Snowmobile Registration Applications - Processing mail received January 11, 2010 through January 15, 2010.
The TEMPORARY PERMIT copy of the application is valid for 120
days, from the date the application is signed, for use of your
snowmobile. (This includes the following transactions: New, Transfer
Renewals, Renewals, Duplicate and Corrected Registration Cards,
and Duplicate Decals).
RENEW
YOUR ILLINOIS SNOWMOBILE REGISTRATION BY PHONE OR INTERNET
Snowmobile owners are able to renew their snowmobile registrations
by using a touch-tone telephone or the Internet. This convenient
service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Before using
this service, you are reminded that you need your Illinois registration
number and body serial number (located on your registration card),
and a pen and paper to record your confirmation number. Accepted
forms of payment include VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American
Express and E-Check.
Upon
completion of your transaction you will receive a confirmation
number that will authorize you to immediately use your snowmobile.
This is especially helpful if your current registration and decals
have expired. If you have moved since your last registration,
the system will allow you to enter your new address. Your new
registration certificate and decals will be mailed to you within
about two weeks. If a law enforcement officer needs to verify
a registration renewal, the system is set up to acknowledge the
transaction when the officer enters the registration confirmation
number through a special security system accessed through a touch-tone
phone.
All
information supplied to this service regarding registration and
credit card information is guaranteed to be protected for your
privacy. A convenience fee will be added to the regular registration
fee to offset the cost of the transaction.
Renew
your snowmobile registration by phone at 1-866-867-3542
Change
your address on your Snowmobile registration Please
note: It is not necessary to submit this change of
address form if you changed your address while applying online or
by phone for a renewal of your registration.(Note: AOL
users sometimes experience problems with this e-mail site)
120 Day Temporary Permit - Owner(s) signature on the
Temporary Permit copy affirms that a proper snowmobile application
has been submitted to the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources
and, accordingly is permitted to operate the snowmobile under
this Temporary Permit for a period of 120 days from date of application
subject to all provisions of the Illinois Snowmobile Registration and
Safety Act. You must carry this document on your person while
operating the snowmobile until the Registration Card is received.
*Tax
Requirement on Snowmobiles (Forms
for snowmobile use tax are multi-part (carbon) forms and cannot be
faxed or downloaded. Forms are generally obtained from dealerships
or currency exchanges. If you need to obtain the form prior to registering
your snowmobile, you can request copies to be mailed to you by calling
the Illinois Department of Revenue's 24-hour Forms Order Hotline at
1-800-356-6302.
Q.
What is my tax obligation when I apply for title or registration
in Illinois?
A.
At the time you apply for an Illinois title or registration with
the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a snowmobile you
purchased or leased, you are required to submit either payment of
tax or proof that no tax is due before your snowmobile
can be titled or registered.
The
Illinois Department of Revenue is responsible for administering
the collection of tax and providing the necessary tax forms. You
must make separate payments for tax due and title and/or registration
fees. Make your tax payment payable to the Illinois Department
of Revenue and your payment for title/registration
fees payable to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Note:
Failing to title or register the item does not prevent the Department
of Revenue from imposing the tax due on the purchase.
Q.
Which forms are used for paying Illinois tax on snowmobiles?
A.
One of two forms must be used to pay tax or prove that no tax is
due:
Form
RUT-25, Use Tax Transaction Return, due no later than
30 days after the date the snowmobile is brought into Illinois
or the date of purchase from an out-of-state
dealer or retailer, lending institution, or leasing company selling
at retail.
Form
RUT ST-556, Sales Tax Transaction Return, due no later
than 20 days after the date of delivery of the snowmobile if purchased
from an Illinois dealer or leasing company
Do
NOT file a tax form if you purchased a snowmobile from an individual
or private party
Note:
For More detailed information, refer to the instructions provided
with each return.
Q.
How do I get tax forms?
A.
You can obtain tax forms by
requesting
them from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, where
you are applying for registration
calling
our 24-hour Forms Order Line at 1 800 356 6302
writing
us at Illinois Dept. of Revenue, PO Box 19010, Springfield IL
62794-9010
Q.
How do I get tax help?
A.
You can get tax help by
calling
our Taxpayer Assistance Division at 1 800-732- 8866
or 217-782-3336
calling
our TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) at 1-800-544-5304
visiting
the Illinois Department of Revenue website at www.ILtax.com
writing
to Illinois Department of Revenue, PO Box 19044, Springfield IL
62794-9044
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