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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois Trailer/RV Bill of Sale You don't have to have a bill of sale for a trailer, but it's still a good idea. If you use a trailer bill of sale template or create your own, it should include the following information: Name and address of seller. Name and address of buyer.