Required Forms
Odometer Disclosure Statement for Title Transfers (Form VSD 333.4) – Required upon transferring the title of a motor vehicle to verify the odometer mileage has not been altered.
Seller’s Report of Sale (Form VSD-703) – The seller must submit this form to the Secretary of State’s Vehicle Services Divison immediately after selling the vehicle.
Registering a Vehicle
Whether acquiring a vehicle through purchase, gift, or inheritance, it must be registered with the state within twenty (20) days of the transaction. All individuals purchasing a vehicle privately– that is, not through a dealership– are responsible for completing all paperwork toward registering the vehicle under the new owner. Once registered, plates must be renewed annually; renewing a registration can be done online via the Vehicle Services page.
Where to Register
Vehicles can be registered in-person at the nearest Secretary of State (SOS) office, or all documentation can be sent by mail.
Required Documents
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- Bill of Sale;
- Odometer Disclosure Statement for Title Transfers (VSD 333.4);
- Application for Vehicle Transaction (Form VSD 190), if filled online, it must be submitted to a local SOS office within seven (7) days;
- Seller’s Report of Sale (VSD-703);
- Certification of Title, signed by the previous owner;
- Tax RUT-50 (obtained at SOS office, Reference Guide);
- Valid Illinois Driver’s License;
- Registration Fees (typically $150-$165);
- Proof of Car Insurance; and
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney, if an agent will represent the seller or buyer in any vehicle-related matters.