Renewing an Illinois auto dealer license requires more than simply paying the annual fee. Learn when your Illinois dealer license expires, when to submit your renewal, how much renewal costs, what insurance and dealer bond documents you may need, how to renew online or by mail, and how to avoid common renewal problems. This guide walks Illinois auto dealers through the renewal process step by step.

What happens if your dealership insurance lapses? Learn how an insurance lapse can affect your dealer license, vehicle inventory, liability protection, and overall business. This guide explains what can cause a lapse, what to do if coverage expires, the difference between garage liability and dealer open lot insurance, and how dealers can prevent costly gaps in coverage.