Transferring a Car Title in Illinois
Steps and fees to transfer a vehicle title in Illinois when you buy, sell or inherit a car, and the deadline to register after moving.
Short answer: When a vehicle is sold, the seller completes the assignment and warranty of title on the certificate of title at delivery and gives the title to the buyer (or sends it to the Secretary of State). 625 ILCS 5/3-112
| Transferring a car title | When a vehicle is sold, the seller completes the assignment and warranty of title on the certificate of title at delivery and gives the title to the buyer (or sends it to the Secretary of State). The buyer must, promptly and within 20 days after receiving the vehicle and assigned title, complete the application for a new certificate of title and send it with the title to the Secretary of State. Secretary of State pages (ilsos.gov) timed out, so fees and office procedures could not be reviewed. Source: 625 ILCS 5/3-112 |
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FAQ
How do you transfer a car title in Illinois?
When a vehicle is sold, the seller completes the assignment and warranty of title on the certificate of title at delivery and gives the title to the buyer (or sends it to the Secretary of State). The buyer must, promptly and within 20 days after receiving the vehicle and assigned title, complete the application for a new certificate of title and send it with the title to the Secretary of State.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.