Sec. 7-603. Illegal insurance cards - penalty. No person shall alter an invalid insurance card to make it appear valid. No person knowingly shall make, sell or otherwise make available an invalid or counterfeit insurance card.
Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/7-603 (Altering, making, selling or providing an invalid or counterfeit insurance card – Class 4 felony) is classified as a Class 4 Felony. Statutory sentencing scope: 1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.
1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.
No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
| Offense Description | Class | Court Mandate | SAFE-T Act | Reporting Code | Official ILGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altering, making, selling or providing an invalid or counterfeit insurance card – Class 4 felony Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/7-603 -> | Class 4 Felony | Rule 551 Mandate | Release Eligible | 8189 | ILGA.gov -> |
Any person convicted of a violation of this Section is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
(Source: P.A. 85-1201.)
Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/7-603 (Altering, making, selling or providing an invalid or counterfeit insurance card – Class 4 felony) is classified as a Class 4 Felony.
Sentencing Scope: 1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000
Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
Presumptive Pretrial Release: Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.
Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
Standardized legal citations for briefs, court pleadings, law enforcement documentation, and academic research.
625 ILCS 5/7-603 (West 2026)
625 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/7-603 (2026)
https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/625-ilcs-5-7-603