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of meeting the definition of a provider under this Act. Section 1-25. Registration of providers of targeted advertising services. (a) It is unlawful for any person to engage in business as a provider of targeted advertising services in this State on or after January 1, 2027, without a certificate of registration from the Department. A provider of targeted advertising services shall register with the Department. Application for a certificate of registration shall be made to the Department, by electronic means, in the form and manner prescribed by the Department and shall contain any reasonable information the Department may require. The application shall contain an acceptance of responsibility signed by the person or persons who will be responsible for filing returns and payment of the tax due under this Act. Upon receipt of the application for a certificate of registration in proper form and manner, the Department shall issue the applicant a certificate of registration. (b) Certificates of registration issued by the Department under this Act shall be valid for a period not to exceed one year after issuance unless sooner revoked, canceled, or suspended as provided in this Act. A certificate of registration shall automatically be renewed, subject to revocation as provided by this Act, for an additional one year from the date of its expiration unless otherwise notified by SB3019 Enrolled LRB104 20255 HLH 33706 b Public Act 104-0468