1. a) Upon development of a system that allows for electronic communication, the Department shall allow a person to elect to receive FOID Card related correspondence via email or text message and to opt out of first-class mail communication.

   1. 1) The person will be prompted to indicate how they wish to receive future communications, messages, and alerts using the applicant portal.
   2. 2) In order to select email, text messaging, or both, the person must confirm a valid email address and cellular phone number through the applicant portal.

2. b) The Department will require persons who select to receive FOID related electronic communication to consent to accept service by electronic means of all notices, orders, pleadings, and motions filed in this matter in lieu of service by certified or regular mail.

   1. 1) The person will be prompted to accept electronic service using the applicant portal.
   2. 2) Service shall be made upon the party's email address provided through the applicant portal.

(Source: Added at 46 Ill. Reg. 1057, effective December 21, 2021)