✅ Updated May 2022

Ultimate guide to Registering your Vehicle in Illinois

Here's the ultimate guide to registering your vehicle in Illinois. We've simplified the unabridged procedure for y'all then yous can salvage time.

What You'll Need to Register your Vehicle in Illinois

  • Completed Awarding for Vehicle Transaction (Form VSD 190) (available through the Electronic Registration and Title system or at SOS office; merely valid for seven days following online completion)
  • Proof of Illinois residency
  • Proof of buying
    • Original title (signed by previous owner, if applicable) and registration OR
    • Copy of championship and Certificate of Origin OR copy of loan understanding and a bill of sale (if vehicle owned by out-of-state 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 Statement for Title Transfers ( Form VSD 333 ) (signed by you and previous owner)
  • Completed Individual Party Vehicle Tax Transaction form (Form RUT-50) (non bachelor online)
  • Payment for applicative fees and taxes
    • $101 registration fee ($114 with vanity license plates)
    • $95 title fee
    • Sales taxation (based on value of vehicle)
    • $25 license plate transfer fee (optional; if you want to transfer your existing license plates)

What You'll Practice to Register your Vehicle in Illinois

  • Stride 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
  • Step two: Receive your Illinois vehicle title and registration via U.South. mail service

Caveats and Exceptions to Registering Vehicle in Illinois

  • Is your vehicle electrical?  Then you qualify for a reduced registration fee. Larn more.

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