Illinois Vehicle Paperwork Checklists
Illinois vehicle titles and registrations are administered by the Office of the Secretary of State. Illinois has specific rules about private party sales and the use of Form VSD 190.
Official Motor Vehicle Agency
Illinois Secretary of State — Vehicle Services
Vehicle paperwork tasks in Illinois
Select a task to see the full checklist with required documents, forms, fees, and official links.
Sell a Car Privately
Documents and steps the seller needs to complete a private-party vehicle sale.
Buy a Used Car from a Private Seller
Documents and steps the buyer needs when purchasing a used vehicle privately.
Transfer a Vehicle Title
Complete checklist for transferring a vehicle title between parties.
Replace a Lost Vehicle Title
How to apply for a duplicate title when the original is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Register an Out-of-State Vehicle
Steps to register a vehicle that was titled or registered in another state.
Illinois tools & calculators
Free, browser-only utilities for Illinois vehicle paperwork. No data leaves your device.
Title transfer cost calculator
Estimate the title fee, registration, and sales tax for a Illinois title transfer.
Registration cost calculator
See typical Illinois initial registration cost by vehicle type and weight.
Illinois bill of sale generator
Fill in a Illinois-aware vehicle bill of sale, then print or download. Runs entirely in your browser.
Common vehicle documents in Illinois
- ✓Current vehicle title
- ✓Government-issued photo ID
- ✓Proof of insurance
- ✓Bill of sale (recommended)
- ✓Odometer disclosure statement
- ✓Lien release (if applicable)
- ✓Payment for fees
Exact requirements depend on the transaction type. Use the task pages above for specific checklists.
Official sources
Last reviewed: 2026-01-01