How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Illinois
A step-by-step guide to every field on an Illinois vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
Illinois splits the private-sale paperwork into a two-form combo: Form VSD 190 (the title/registration application) and Form RUT-50 (the Private Party Vehicle Use Tax return). Fill out the bill of sale completely — parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, price, date, signatures — and keep it as your record of those details (the Secretary of State's title checklist does not list it). Here's the Illinois twist worth knowing before you start: the RUT-50 tax on private sales is NOT a percentage of your price for older, cheaper vehicles — it's a flat-rate table based on the vehicle's age and price band, so a $1,500 fifteen-year-old sedan owes a fixed amount regardless of haggling. VSD 190 must be processed at a Secretary of State facility (many are generated electronically at the counter), and the buyer has 20 days after receiving the vehicle and the signed title to apply. The Illinois title does not need to be notarized.
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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.
Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional)
Vehicle Description
- Vehicle year (4-digit)
- Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
- Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
- Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
- Color
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
- Odometer reading at time of sale
Sale Details
- Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
- Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
- Date of sale (month / day / year)
- Note: the buyer pays Illinois tax at registration (Private-party RUT-50 (flat-dollar))
Seller Signature
- Seller's signature (must match title)
- Printed name
- Date signed
Buyer Signature
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled Illinois Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in Illinois bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Illinois — no notary section, the IL vehicle tax rules noted, and 20-day title transfer deadline noted.
Other Forms Required in Illinois
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for an Illinois vehicle transfer:
- Form VSD 190 (Application for Vehicle Transaction)
- Form RUT-50 (Private Party Vehicle Use Tax)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are VSD 190 and RUT-50, and do I need both?
How is Illinois private-party vehicle tax actually calculated?
Can we complete the Illinois transfer by mail?
Does Illinois require notarization on the bill of sale or title?
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View Illinois guide →VSD 190
Documents the private sale price and odometer for the RUT-50 tax return. VSD 190 is the title application filed at a Secretary of State facility.
VSD 190 guide →