Free Illinois Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Illinois motorcycle sales follow the same Form VSD 190 and RUT-50 age-based tax as cars, but with one big advantage: motorcycles are exempt from emissions testing statewide — even in Cook County and the collar counties. Plates stay with the owner just like with cars.
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Illinois Motorcycle Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6.25%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Sales Tax Details
Same RUT-50 age-based tax schedule as cars ($25–$465 by vehicle age). Chicago/Cook local use tax applies identically to motorcycles.
Inspection Requirements
Motorcycles are EXEMPT from Illinois emissions testing even in the 9 emission counties. No safety inspection.
Illinois Motorcycle Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Complete bill of sale with VIN, engine serial, odometer, sale price, signatures.
- Seller completes title odometer disclosure.
- Seller signs title over; removes plates (owner keeps them in Illinois).
- Buyer completes VSD 190 at an Illinois SOS facility or mails in.
- Buyer pays RUT-50 age-based tax + Chicago/Cook local tax + title fee.
- Buyer needs Class L (≤150cc) or Class M (>150cc) motorcycle endorsement to register.
- No emissions or safety inspection required.
Common Pitfalls
- Paying for emissions on a motorcycle — they're exempt statewide in Illinois.
- Leaving plates on the bike — remove them, Illinois plates stay with owners.
- Using a percentage for tax estimate — RUT-50 is age-based, not percentage.
- Buyer missing motorcycle endorsement — title can transfer but registration fails without Class L/M.
Pro Tip
IL motorcycles: same Secretary of State process as cars, same plates-to-owner rule, but no emissions testing. Just VSD 190 + RUT-50 + title.
Illinois Motorcycle Bill of Sale — FAQs
Are motorcycles exempt from Illinois emissions testing?
Yes — motorcycles are statutorily exempt from Illinois emissions testing statewide. This applies even in Cook County and the collar counties where cars must be tested biennially.
Is motorcycle sales tax calculated differently in Illinois?
No — motorcycles use the same RUT-50 age-based tax schedule as cars. $465 (under 1 year) to $25 (11+ years). Local Chicago/Cook/RTA taxes add 1.25%–2.25% on top where applicable.
What motorcycle license do I need in Illinois?
Class L covers motorcycles up to 150cc; Class M covers anything larger. The buyer needs the appropriate endorsement on their IL driver's license before they can register the bike. Illinois offers free Motorcycle Rider Education Program courses that waive the skills test.
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