Illinois Vehicle Registration
Quick answer
Vehicles are registered through the Illinois Secretary of State, not a DMV or BMV. A first-time registration and title costs $165 for the title plus a registration fee.
Agency
Illinois Secretary of State
Title fee
$165
Online option
In person only
Find a verified place to title and registration
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 Des Plaines Facility
1533 Lee Street, Des Plaines 60018
312-793-1010
Secretary of State Springfield Flagship Center
2701 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield 62723
217-782-6030
Before you start
- Application for Vehicle Transaction (Form VSD 190)
- Proof of ownership
- Illinois insurance
Cost
Title fee
flat$165
New title issuance
How it works
- Complete Form VSD 190
- Visit your local Secretary of State facility with required documents
- Pay title and registration fees
- Receive your license plates
Online option
Not available online
This requires an in-person visit; see the in-person section below.
In person
First-time registration is completed at a Secretary of State facility.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: Illinois Secretary of State