Forgot to sign IL state tax form!

[Kepler224]

I am a new resident of IL and at the time of filing I didn't have an IL license(you need one to e-file) so I had to mail it. WELL, that was 6 weeks ago and I just realized I was supposed to sign it! When I try to look it up it still says it hasn't been received yet. From what I've read, they are supposed to mail me something to sign and return but I haven't gotten anything. 

I have since gotten an IL license so I would be able to e-file now. Should I just keep waiting to hear something or can I e-file? How long do I need to wait? 

[DavidD66 · Accepted solution]

Do not e-file your Illinois return.  You will just have to wait for them to process it.  Six weeks is not a long time when it comes to paper returns filed by mail.  If you get close to the April 15 filing deadline and you still have not received anything, I recommend that file an Illinois extension (electronically or by mail) just to be safe.  The status you saw saying it has not been received really means that they haven't entered it into the system.  Since most returns are filed electronically, there aren't many resources dedicated to processing paper returns.    

[Kepler224]

Will do. Thanks for your response @DavidD66 

[user17574289328]

Did you get your refund yet? I forgot to sign mine as well and I just barely received the paper to sign in the mail yesterday. Sent it back with certified mail and return receipt to make sure it doesn't get lost. So crazy that it took them 5+ months to finally send this out to me. If you got your refund, how long did it take after you submitted the form they want you to sign?

[Kepler224]

It took a few months for me to get the paper in the mail to sign and send back. But after I mailed it I had my refund the following week. It just showed up in my account. So hopefully it won't be too long for you! 

[user17574289328]

Oh great! That's awesome to hear. I was expecting to wait another 2-3 months lol. Thanks for the fast reply and glad it worked out for you!