Free Illinois Trailer Bill of Sale
Illinois titles ALL trailers — there's no weight exemption. Even the smallest utility trailer uses the same VSD 190 + RUT-50 process as cars. The age-based RUT-50 tax often works in favor of used trailer buyers: an 11+ year old trailer is $25 flat tax.
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Illinois Trailer Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6.25%
Title Required
Yes
All Illinois trailers require title regardless of weight. The smallest utility trailer gets the same VSD 190 process as a 40ft fifth wheel.
Inspection
Not required
Sales Tax Details
Trailers use RUT-50 age-based tax (same schedule as cars) — $25 for trailers 11+ years old up to $465 for brand new.
Inspection Requirements
No state inspection for recreational trailers. Commercial trailer inspections handled by IL DOT under separate rules.
Illinois Trailer Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Verify VIN on trailer (tongue or frame rail).
- Complete bill of sale with VIN, type, length, weight, sale price.
- Seller signs IL trailer title over; removes plates (plates-to-owner rule applies).
- Buyer completes VSD 190 at SOS or by mail.
- Buyer pays RUT-50 age-based tax ($25–$465) + Chicago/Cook local tax if applicable.
- No emissions or inspection required for recreational trailers.
- Homemade trailers need IL SOS VIN assignment before title.
Common Pitfalls
- Assuming small trailers don't need titles — Illinois titles ALL trailers regardless of weight.
- Forgetting plates-to-owner rule on trailers.
- Skipping RUT-50: even if tax is only $25, the form is required for every trailer transfer.
- Selling a homemade trailer without SOS-assigned VIN — buyer can't title it.
Pro Tip
IL trailers: every trailer titled, every sale uses VSD 190 + RUT-50, plates belong to the owner. Simple but comprehensive.
Illinois Trailer Bill of Sale — FAQs
Do all Illinois trailers need titles?
Yes — Illinois titles every trailer regardless of weight. From a 500-lb utility trailer to a 15,000-lb fifth wheel, all use VSD 190 through the Secretary of State. This is unusual — most states have weight thresholds.
How much is tax on a used trailer in Illinois?
Illinois trailer tax uses RUT-50 age-based schedule: $465 (under 1 year), $290 (1–3), $155 (3–6), $90 (6–10), $25 (11+). For older used trailers, this is often cheaper than percentage-based states.
Do I keep my plates when selling a trailer in Illinois?
Yes — plates-to-owner applies to trailers too. Remove the plates, transfer them to your next trailer, or surrender them at an SOS office.
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