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Applying for Title: To obtain a title for a vehicle without the proper surrender documents, the following items must be submitted to the Secretary of State's office: 1. Evidence of your right to acquire a title, such as a bill of sale, receipt or canceled check.
Illinois doesn't require notarization for a bill of sale. However, it should include both the new owner and previous owner's, and the seller's report should be accurate for the document to be considered valid.
It is important to make sure all the requirements for the respected state law are included in the bill of sale. As, with any legal written document a bill of sale can be handwritten.
I would just draft an affidavit about how you acquired the vehicle, what the owner told you for why they didn't have a title and then have it notarized. Submit that with the bill of sale. You should be able to find a form online for an Illinois affidavit.
This answers the question of is the bill of sale same as the title, as you'll need one to get the other. 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.
You aren't required to use a bill of sale in Illinois to register a vehicle. But it can be a useful item to protect your rights and document the sale of personal property.
Temporary Registration Permits (TRP) Vehicle Services TRPs are distributed by Secretary of State facilities, licensed vehicle dealers, remittance agents and currency exchanges. TRPs are good for 90 days. They should be removed from the vehicle when new license plates have been received.