Free Illinois Vehicle Bill of Sale Form (IDOR Form RUT-50 PDF)

Q: Is a bill of sale required to register a car in Illinois?

Yes. While the signed Certificate of Title assigns ownership, the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) and Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) require a bill of sale to substantiate the purchase price on Form RUT-50 (Private Party Vehicle Use Tax Return). Without a bill of sale, IDOR may assess tax based on higher fair market value.

Q: What is Illinois IDOR Form RUT-50?

Form RUT-50 is the Private Party Vehicle Use Tax Transaction Return filed with the Illinois Department of Revenue. Illinois levies a tiered flat tax or percentage tax on private vehicle transfers based on vehicle model year or purchase price, which must be submitted alongside the bill of sale and title.

Q: Do license plates stay with the vehicle in Illinois?

No. Under 625 ILCS 5/3-501, license plates remain the personal property of the seller and must be removed prior to vehicle delivery. The seller may transfer the plates to another vehicle or destroy them. The buyer must obtain new plates or transfer an existing registration.

Q: Does an Illinois vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?

Notarization is not strictly mandatory under Illinois state law if the Certificate of Title is properly signed. However, having Form SBF-IL-VEH notarized in Section F provides indisputable proof of identity, transaction date, and purchase price, protecting both parties against fraud and tax audits.

Q: How long does a buyer have to transfer a title in Illinois?

Under 625 ILCS 5/3-116, the buyer must apply for a Certificate of Title and vehicle registration within 20 calendar days from the date of purchase. Failure to submit title applications and IDOR Form RUT-50 within this timeframe triggers statutory late filing penalties.

FORM SBF-IL-VEH Statutory Year: 2026

625 ILCS 5/3-112 & IDOR Form RUT-50

STATE OF ILLINOIS STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale & Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement

Compliant with Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) & IDOR Form RUT-50 Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the motor vehicle described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & LOCATION OF SALE

State:

Illinois County *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE MOTOR VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model Year *

Make *

Model *

Body Style

Color

IL Plate # (Seller Retains)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN - 17 Characters) *:

SECTION C: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES (TRANSFEROR & TRANSFEREE)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

IL Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

SECTION D: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION, PAYMENT TERMS & FEDERAL ODOMETER DISCLOSURE

Total Price (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift/Trade

Federal & Illinois Odometer Disclosure Statement (49 U.S.C. § 32705 & 625 ILCS 5/3-112.1) Federal and state law requires odometer disclosure. False statements incur statutory civil and criminal penalties.

Odometer Reading:

Miles

1. Actual Mileage: Reflects actual vehicle mileage to the best of knowledge. 2. Exceeds Mechanical Limits: Mileage exceeds mechanical odometer limits (rollover). 3. Warning — Not Actual Mileage: Odometer reading is NOT actual mileage (discrepancy).

STATUTORY "AS-IS" DISCLAIMER (ILLINOIS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE 810 ILCS 5/2-316): This motor vehicle is sold strictly in "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER LATENT OR PATENT. The Seller expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Seller assumes no responsibility for mechanical failures, post-sale repairs, or safety inspections. Buyer acknowledges having had the full opportunity to inspect, test-drive, and mechanically examine the vehicle, or has knowingly waived this right. Seller certifies under penalty of perjury under Illinois law (720 ILCS 5/32-2) that Seller is the lawful owner with clear title free of all liens.

SECTION E: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES & AFFIDAVIT

Seller (Transferor) Signature

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

SECTION F: STATE OF ILLINOIS NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF:

On this _____ day of ________________, 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named above, known or proven through government-issued photo identification to be the person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed to this vehicle bill of sale, and acknowledged executing the same for the purposes and consideration expressed.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here Illinois SOS & IDOR Compliant

FORM SBF-IL-VEH (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com 625 ILCS 5/3-112 • IDOR Form RUT-50 Private Vehicle Use Tax PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) 3-Step Vehicle Title Transfer Guide

Complete your private party vehicle transaction in Illinois legally, satisfy IDOR Form RUT-50 private vehicle use tax mandates, and protect the seller from automated traffic tickets and toll liabilities.

Execute Title & Form SBF-IL-VEH

The seller signs the assignment section on the original Illinois Certificate of Title with purchase date, price, and certified odometer reading. Both parties complete and sign this 1-page statutory Bill of Sale to document transaction terms.

Remove Plates & File Form VSD-703

Under 625 ILCS 5/3-501, the seller MUST remove and keep their license plates. The seller then files Form VSD-703 (Seller's Report of Sale) online or by mail with the Illinois Secretary of State to cancel liability for future tolls or parking violations.

Submit IDOR RUT-50 & Register

Within 20 calendar days (625 ILCS 5/3-116), the buyer visits an Illinois Secretary of State facility with the signed title, this Bill of Sale, Application for Vehicle Transaction (Form VSD-190), and completed IDOR Form RUT-50 to pay use taxes and receive new plates.

Statutory Summary

Illinois Motor Vehicle Sale Legal Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Certificate of Title Assignment	625 ILCS 5/3-112	Mandatory	Primary legal document transferring ownership; seller endorses the reverse side with date and mileage.
Mandatory License Plate Removal	625 ILCS 5/3-501	Mandatory (Seller)	Plates remain property of the seller and must never be transferred to the buyer on private sales.
Seller's Report of Sale (Form VSD-703)	625 ILCS 5/3-112(b)	Essential (Seller)	Protects seller from parking tickets, Illinois Tollway I-PASS automated toll violations, and civil liability.
Private Vehicle Tax (Form RUT-50)	35 ILCS 105/ & IDOR	Mandatory (Buyer)	Private Party Vehicle Use Tax Return establishing tax due based on purchase price or vehicle age table.
20-Day Titling Deadline	625 ILCS 5/3-116	20 Calendar Days	Statutory window within which buyer must submit title transfer application and taxes to avoid late fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Illinois Vehicle Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Is a bill of sale required to register a car in Illinois?

What is Illinois IDOR Form RUT-50?

Do license plates stay with the vehicle in Illinois?

Does an Illinois vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?

How long does a buyer have to transfer a title in Illinois?

Free Illinois Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

STATE OF ILLINOIS STATUTORY BILL OF SALE