✅ Updated June 2022

Ultimate guide to Registering your Vehicle in Illinois

Here's the ultimate guide to registering your vehicle in Illinois. Nosotros've simplified the entire process for you and then you can salve fourth dimension.

What You lot'll Need to Register your Vehicle in Illinois

  • Completed Application for Vehicle Transaction (Form VSD 190) (available through the Electronic Registration and Title organization or at SOS role; only valid for 7 days post-obit online completion)
  • Proof of Illinois residency
  • Proof of ownership
    • Original title (signed by previous possessor, if applicable) and registration OR
    • Copy of title and Certificate of Origin OR copy of loan agreement and a bill of auction (if vehicle owned by out-of-country lienholder)
  • Description of vehicle
    • Year, make, and model
    • Vehicle identification number
    • Date of purchase
    • Indication whether vehicle was purchased new or used
  • Lienholder information (if applicable)
  • Completed Odometer Disclosure Argument for Title Transfers ( Form VSD 333 ) (signed past y'all and previous owner)
  • Completed Private Party Vehicle Tax Transaction course (Form Rut-50) (not available online)
  • Payment for applicative fees and taxes
    • $101 registration fee ($114 with vanity license plates)
    • $95 title fee
    • Sales tax (based on value of vehicle)
    • $25 license plate transfer fee (optional; if you want to transfer your existing license plates)

What You'll Do to Register your Vehicle in Illinois

  • Step 1: Visit your nearest Illinois SOS office ( optional: make an appointment!)
    • Submit the required documents & ID
    • Submit payment
    • Receive your Illinois license plates
    • Receive your temporary vehicle championship and registration
  • Footstep ii: Receive your Illinois vehicle title and registration via U.S. mail service

Caveats and Exceptions to Registering Vehicle in Illinois

  • Is your vehicle electric?  Then y'all authorize for a reduced registration fee. Learn more.

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