After Purchasing a Vehicle When you register a vehicle in Illinois, you'll need the following documentation: Original title signed by seller. Valid identification. Proof of insurance.

You need a title application, $155 title fee, applicable tax form, and a surrendered title or manufacturer's certificate of origin signed to you by the seller. Other supporting documents may be required by this Office. More information on applying for title and registration.

You must fill out the Application for Vehicle Transaction(s) (VSD 190). Check the box for Corrected Title in the top section. Fill out the sections that are changed. Indicate your reason for requiring a corrected title. Write in the current vehicle odometer reading. Sign the document.

How to Transfer a Car Title in Illinois. After you purchase a vehicle in Illinois, simply bring your documents to WSCE. All you'll need is the title, the bill of sale, your identification, and proof of residence.

In short, you need a bill of sale in order to obtain a title. Think of the two documents as complementary. While a bill of sale certifies a transfer of ownership between two parties, a title certifies the buyer's legal ownership. It's the final step in the process and proves that the buyer is the legal owner.

In Illinois, the only legally required documents to sell a car are your title and registration. Provided these two documents are in good order, you are ready to sell the vehicle. If the title has a lien on it, the lien will need to be paid off before you can sell the car.

Yes, you can look up a vehicle's license plate with its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN and the license plate number are linked in the Illinois vehicle registration database. The Title and Registration Status Inquiry webpage provide the platform to check the status of a vehicle by entering the VIN.