Illinois Title Transfer
Quick answer
A title transfer costs $165 for the title, and $25 if also transferring existing plates ($190 total for title and transfer together).
Agency
Illinois Secretary of State
Title fee
$165
Online option
In person only
Find a verified place to title transfer
Illinois Secretary of State Peoria Facility
3311 N Sterling Ave, Suite 12, Peoria 61604
309-686-6040
Illinois Secretary of State Rockford Central Facility
3720 E State St, Rockford 61108
815-394-0179
Illinois Secretary of State Chicago North Facility
5401 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60630
312-793-1010
Secretary of State Springfield Flagship Center
2701 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield 62723
217-782-6030
Before you start
- Signed title from seller
- Odometer Disclosure Statement for Title Transfers (Form VSD 333)
- Tax Form RUT-50 (private party sale) or RUT-25 (dealer sale)
Cost
Title fee
flat$165
Title transfer only
Title and plate transfer
flat$190 ($165 title plus $25 transfer)
Transferring plates at the same time
How it works
- Complete the required tax and odometer forms
- Submit to a Secretary of State facility or by mail to the Vehicle Services Department
- Pay applicable title and transfer fees
Online option
Not available online
This requires an in-person visit; see the in-person section below.
In person
Can be submitted at a Secretary of State facility or by mail.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: Illinois Secretary of State