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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

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

  1. Complete the required tax and odometer forms
  2. Submit to a Secretary of State facility or by mail to the Vehicle Services Department
  3. 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

Official source: Illinois Secretary of State

Verified August 18, 2026, source: Illinois Secretary of State