Bill of Sale (Requirements)
- Buyer’s information
- Full name
- Address
- Sale information
- Date of sale
- Purchase price ($)
The seller must complete and mail the Seller’s Report of Sale to the Secretary of State immediately after selling or releasing interest in a vehicle.
Source: Illinois Secretary of State (Buying or Selling a Used Vehicle)
How to Register a Vehicle
All vehicles must be registered within 20 days of the purchase date. Appear before an SOS (Secretary of State) facility with the following items:
- Application for Vehicle Transaction(s) (Form VSD 190)
- Bill of Sale
- Original Title
- Proof of Insurance
- Form RUT-25 if purchased from a dealer, Form RUT-50 if purchased from an individual
- Title Fee
- Title and Registration Fee Payment: Payable to the Illinois Secretary of State
- Tax Payment: Payable to the Illinois Department of Revenue
Out-of-State Purchase
- Tax Form Required: If you recently purchased and have not titled or registered the vehicle you are bringing into Illinois, you must complete the appropriate tax form.
- Out-of-state Title
Source: Illinois Secretary of State (Apply for Registration and Title), Illinois Secretary of State (Title and Registration Checklist)
