Illinois EPA suspended the mailing of vehicle emissions test notices beginning in December 2015. Therefore, vehicle owners whose license plates expire at the end of March 2016 will be the first motorists who will not receive the vehicle emissions test notices.
As a result, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that he will temporarily allow license plate renewals for vehicle owners who have not yet passed the EPA emissions test. Beginning March 1st, motorists may renew their license plates, but will be informed they are still required to get the vehicle tested.