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Illinois Insurance Guide

Understand the basic auto insurance requirements in Illinois, what coverage choices may be worth comparing, and how to approach shopping for a policy.

Minimum auto requirement25/50/20
Insurance structureMandatory liability insurance
Shopping takeawayCompare price, limits, deductibles and exclusions.

Illinois auto insurance requirements

Illinois minimum liability limits are $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for injury or death of more than one person, and $20,000 for damage to another person's property.

Worth knowing: Illinois electronically verifies insurance on registered vehicles.

What makes Illinois different?

Illinois uses an electronic liability-insurance verification program. Minimum liability is the legal floor, not necessarily enough protection for a serious loss.

Coverage to consider beyond the minimum

Meeting a state's minimum requirement does not necessarily mean you have enough protection for your circumstances. Depending on the policy and state, shoppers may also compare higher liability limits, collision, comprehensive, uninsured/underinsured motorist protection, medical or personal-injury coverage, rental reimbursement and roadside assistance.

What can affect your price?

Insurance companies can use different underwriting and rating methods, subject to state law. Your location, driving history, vehicle, selected limits and deductibles, household drivers, prior claims and available discounts can all influence a quote. Because companies do not necessarily price the same risk identically, comparing multiple options can be useful.

How to compare policies

  1. Compare quotes using the same coverage limits and deductibles.
  2. Look beyond premium and review exclusions, endorsements and optional coverages.
  3. Check the insurer and agency information before purchasing.
  4. Ask about discounts that may apply to your household.
  5. Confirm the effective date before replacing or cancelling existing coverage.
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General educational information, updated August 2026. Requirements can change and special circumstances can create different obligations. Official source: Illinois government insurance/vehicle authority. LowestPriceFinder.com is not a government agency or insurance carrier.