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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Illinois

A step-by-step guide to every field on a 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, and the bill of sale feeds both: 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 — then use it as the source document. 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 to apply for title. No notarization required anywhere in the chain.

Notarization:Not required
Title deadline:20 days
Sales tax:6.25%
Official form:VSD 190
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Illinois
Illinois Requirements: Transfer title within 20 days. 6.25% Private-party RUT-50 (flat-dollar).

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

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Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: Spell it the way the registration does, not the way friends do — the Illinois DMV checks the transfer against the recorded owner.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: The buyer's ID, this line, and the eventual registration should read identically — start the chain correctly.
3

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
Tip: The 17 characters must match the title exactly; copy them from the vehicle itself (dash or door jamb) rather than from a listing.
4

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: buyer owes 6.25% Illinois sales tax on the sale price at registration
Tip: the 6.25% sales tax follows this line, and the Illinois DMV knows what the vehicle is worth; the accurate price is also the fastest one.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: No notarization applies in Illinois: sign in each other's presence where possible and file your copies long-term.
6

Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Sign in duplicate: one complete original per party. Photos and scans are backups, not substitutes.

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Use the generator above to create a filled-in Illinois bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. All fields are pre-configured for Illinois requirements — notarization not required, IL sales tax at 6.25%, and 20-day transfer deadline noted.

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Other Forms Required in Illinois

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a 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?
Yes, both: VSD 190 applies for the new title/registration at the Secretary of State; RUT-50 reports and pays the Private Party Vehicle Use Tax. The bill of sale supplies the price, date, and party details both forms ask for.
How is Illinois private-party vehicle tax actually calculated?
From a table, not a flat percentage: for most private sales the RUT-50 tax depends on the vehicle's age or the price band (higher-value vehicles pay a percentage-based amount). This surprises sellers who expect a simple 6.25% — check the current RUT-50 table before the buyer budgets.
Can we complete the Illinois transfer by mail?
The buyer generally visits a Secretary of State facility — many VSD 190s are generated electronically at the counter. Bring the signed-over title, the bill of sale, and payment for tax and fees; the facility assembles the rest.
Does Illinois require notarization on the bill of sale or title?
No. Illinois requires neither the bill of sale nor the title assignment to be notarized for a standard private-party sale — complete, sign, and file within 20 days.

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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.

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