Illinois Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

An Illinois motor vehicle bill of sale is a legal document proving that you bought or sold a car or other vehicle. You may need a bill of sale before you can complete other forms, but it also serves as a receipt for a purchase.

While a vehicle bill of sale is not required to register a vehicle through the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, the document may be useful later if there is a dispute.

Registering a Motor Vehicle

All vehicles must be registered with the Illinois Secretary of State within 20 days of purchase. You should complete the registration process if you purchased the vehicle privately.

Registrations must be renewed annually.

Gather Required Documents

The documents required by the Secretary of State (SOS) office include:

• Proof of Ownership:
  • Bill of Sale: Records the transfer of ownership of goods from one person to another.
  • Certification of Title (containing the previous owner’s signature): An official document stating the legal ownership of a property or vehicle.
• Application for Vehicle Transaction (Form VSD 190): Submitted to a local SOS office within 7 days if filled online. This form is crucial for processing the vehicle transaction.
• Form RUT-25 or RUT-50 (obtained at the SOS office): This is necessary for calculating and paying taxes on the purchase of a used vehicle; see the guide.
• Proof of Car Insurance: Mandatory for all vehicles to ensure they are covered in case of an accident.

Submit Your Documents

You can either visit your local Secretary of State (SOS) office, complete the process online using the Electronic Registrations and Title service, or by mail to:

Pay Registration Fees

To register a vehicle in Illinois, you must pay the required registration fees to the Secretary of State’s office.

Illinois Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Sample

Below you can find an Illinois vehicle bill of sale template that you can download in PDF or Word format: