Register an Out-of-State Vehicle in Illinois
Quick answer
New residents have 30 days to apply for an Illinois title and registration after establishing residence, provided the vehicle is properly registered in another jurisdiction.
Agency
Illinois Secretary of State
Deadline
Apply for Illinois title and registration within 30 days of establishing residence
Online option
In person only
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- Application for Vehicle Transaction (Form VSD 190)
- Out-of-state title
- Proof of Illinois insurance
When
Apply for Illinois title and registration within 30 days of establishing residence
New Illinois resident, vehicle already properly registered in another jurisdiction
Confirmed directly on the Illinois Secretary of State's official new-resident vehicle pages.
How it works
- Obtain Illinois auto insurance
- Complete Form VSD 190
- Visit a Secretary of State facility with your out-of-state title and documents
- Pay applicable title and registration fees
Online option
Not available online
This requires an in-person visit; see the in-person section below.
In person
Must be completed at a Secretary of State facility.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: Illinois Secretary of State