Illinois Code § 4

Illinois Code § 4. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4.

Every retail installment contract must contain the names of the seller and of the buyer, the place of business of the seller, the residence of the buyer as specified by the buyer, and a description of the motor vehicle. The contract must clearly state and describe any security taken or retained by the seller. No charge may be made to a buyer under an installment contract for insurance against loss or damage caused to the motor vehicle, for insurance against liability for personal injury or property damage caused to others by reason of ownership or operation of the motor vehicle, for credit life insurance, for credit health and accident insurance or for any other kind of insurance, unless the installment contract separately specifies for each kind of insurance the type of coverage, the term of coverage and the separate, identified charge made therefor. (Source: P.A. 90-437, eff. 1-1-98.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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