ILLINOIS VEHICLE BILL OF SALE
(Private-Party Motor Vehicle Sale - 625 ILCS 5/3-112; 49 C.F.R. Part 580)
Date of Sale: [[Date of Sale]]
Location of Sale: [[City, County, Illinois]]
SECTION 1 - PARTIES
Seller:
Full Legal Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Seller Street Address, City, State, ZIP]]
Phone: [[Seller Phone Number]]
Driver's License / ID No.: [[Seller Driver's License Number and State]]
Buyer:
Full Legal Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Buyer Street Address, City, State, ZIP]]
Phone: [[Buyer Phone Number]]
Driver's License / ID No.: [[Buyer Driver's License Number and State]]
SECTION 2 - VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Year | [[Vehicle Year]] |
| Make | [[Vehicle Make]] |
| Model | [[Vehicle Model]] |
| Body Style | [[Body Style (e.g., Sedan, SUV, Truck)]] |
| Color | [[Exterior Color]] |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) | [[17-Character VIN]] |
| License Plate Number | [[Current License Plate Number and State]] |
| Current Title Number | [[Illinois Certificate of Title Number]] |
SECTION 3 - SALE PRICE AND CONSIDERATION
3.1 Purchase Price. Buyer agrees to purchase the Vehicle from Seller for the total purchase price of $[[Purchase Price]] ([[Written Dollar Amount]] and [[Cents]]/100 dollars), payable as follows:
- [ ] Cash
- [ ] Personal Check (subject to collection)
- [ ] Cashier's Check / Money Order
- [ ] Electronic Transfer - Ref. No.: [[Reference Number]]
- [ ] Other: [[Describe Payment Method]]
3.2 Good and Valuable Consideration. In consideration of the purchase price and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller hereby sells, transfers, and assigns all right, title, and interest in the Vehicle to Buyer.
3.3 Illinois Use Tax / Private-Party Sales. Illinois imposes a Private Party Vehicle Use Tax on private-party vehicle purchases. As of 2026, the rate depends on the purchase price:
| Purchase Price | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $15,000 | $390 flat fee |
| $15,001 - $20,000 | $780 flat fee |
| $20,001 - $30,000 | $1,560 flat fee |
| $30,001 - $40,000 | $2,080 flat fee |
| $40,001 - $50,000 | $2,600 flat fee |
| Over $50,000 | 6.25% of purchase price |
(Source: 35 ILCS 105/3 and Illinois Department of Revenue Private Party Vehicle Use Tax Table, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Verify current rate at IDOR website before closing.) Buyer is responsible for reporting and paying this tax to the Illinois Secretary of State at the time of title application using Form RUT-50.
SECTION 4 - FEDERAL ODOMETER DISCLOSURE
(Required by federal law - 49 U.S.C. § 32705; 49 C.F.R. Part 580 - for vehicles under 10 years old and with a GVWR of 16,000 lbs. or less)
I, [[Seller Full Legal Name]] (transferor), state that the odometer of the Vehicle described in Section 2 reads:
[[Odometer Reading in Miles/Kilometers]] (no tenths)
and to the best of my knowledge:
- [X] The odometer reading reflects the actual mileage of the Vehicle.
- [ ] WARNING - The odometer reading reflects the mileage in excess of the mechanical limits of the odometer (mileage is not the actual mileage).
- [ ] WARNING - The odometer reading is not the actual mileage - the odometer has been replaced, repaired, or tampered with.
Transferor/Seller Signature: ________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
Transferee/Buyer Acknowledgment: I, [[Buyer Full Legal Name]], acknowledge receipt of the odometer disclosure above.
Buyer Signature: ________________________ Date: ___________
> Federal law (49 U.S.C. § 32705) requires odometer disclosure for most vehicles under 10 model years old. Providing a false statement may result in fines of up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment.
SECTION 5 - "AS-IS" / NO-WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
5.1 "As-Is" Sale. Seller makes NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Buyer purchases the Vehicle in its present condition "AS IS, WHERE IS" and acknowledges that Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect or arrange inspection of the Vehicle prior to purchase.
5.2 Known Defects / Disclosures. Seller discloses the following known material defects, damage, or conditions:
[[List all known defects, e.g., "Check engine light is illuminated," "Transmission slips in 3rd gear," "Minor rust on driver's door," or "NONE KNOWN" if no known defects.]]
5.3 Salvage / Rebuilt / Flood Title. (Check all that apply.)
- [ ] The Vehicle has a salvage title.
- [ ] The Vehicle has a rebuilt/reconstructed title.
- [ ] The Vehicle has been involved in a flood / water damage event.
- [ ] The Vehicle has been involved in an insurance total loss claim.
- [X] None of the above apply to the best of Seller's knowledge.
SECTION 6 - LIEN / ENCUMBRANCE DISCLOSURE
6.1 Clear Title. Seller represents and warrants that:
- [X] The Vehicle is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, security interests, and claims of any kind, and Seller has full authority to sell the Vehicle.
- [ ] Lien exists. The Vehicle is subject to a lien in favor of [[Lienholder Name and Address]]. Seller represents that the lien will be satisfied and released from proceeds of this sale, and Seller will provide proof of lien release to Buyer within [[Number]] business days.
6.2 Indemnification. Seller shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buyer from and against any undisclosed liens or encumbrances on the Vehicle that arise from acts or omissions of Seller prior to the date of sale.
SECTION 7 - TITLE TRANSFER AND REGISTRATION (ILLINOIS)
7.1 Illinois Certificate of Title. Seller shall deliver to Buyer a properly endorsed Illinois Certificate of Title (signed in Section 1 of the title by Seller, with Buyer's name, address, and purchase price entered) at the time of sale.
7.2 Buyer's Obligation to Title and Register. Under 625 ILCS 5/3-112(c), Buyer must apply for an Illinois Certificate of Title within 20 days of the date of purchase. Failure to do so may result in late penalties. Buyer shall present to the Illinois Secretary of State:
- The assigned title;
- Completed Form RUT-50 (Private Party Vehicle Tax Transaction);
- Payment of Private Party Vehicle Use Tax (see Section 3.3);
- Title fee (currently $150 as of 2026 - verify at cyberdriveillinois.com);
- Any applicable county/city taxes; and
- Proof of Illinois liability insurance.
7.3 License Plates. Illinois license plates transfer with the seller's vehicle in private-party sales. Seller shall remove the plates from the Vehicle and, if not transferring to another vehicle, return them to the Illinois Secretary of State or use Form VSD 703 (Notice of Transfer / Release of Liability). (625 ILCS 5/3-412.)
7.4 Seller's Release of Liability. Seller is encouraged to complete the Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability online at cyberdriveillinois.com to protect Seller from liability after the vehicle changes hands.
7.5 Emissions Inspection. Buyer should verify whether the Vehicle is subject to emissions inspection requirements in Buyer's county before registration. Illinois requires emissions testing in the Chicago metropolitan area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties). (415 ILCS 5/44.)
SECTION 8 - DELIVERY
8.1 Delivery. Seller shall deliver the Vehicle and all keys, key fobs, remote controls, owner's manuals, service records, and accessories included in the sale at [[Delivery Location]] on [[Delivery Date / the date of signing]].
8.2 Risk of Loss. Risk of loss transfers to Buyer upon physical delivery and Buyer's receipt of the assigned title.
SECTION 9 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller represents and warrants that as of the date of this Bill of Sale:
1. Seller is the lawful owner of the Vehicle and has the full legal right and authority to sell it;
- The Vehicle is free of all liens and encumbrances except as disclosed in Section 6;
- The odometer reading in Section 4 is true and correct to the best of Seller's knowledge;
- All information provided in this Bill of Sale is accurate and complete; and
- Seller has disclosed all known material defects and conditions as required in Section 5.
SECTION 10 - REPRESENTATIONS OF BUYER
Buyer represents that Buyer is purchasing the Vehicle for Buyer's own use and not for immediate resale; that Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the Vehicle; and that Buyer accepts the Vehicle in "as-is" condition as described in Section 5.
SECTION 11 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT; GOVERNING LAW
This Bill of Sale constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the purchase and sale of the Vehicle and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, warranties, and understandings. This Bill of Sale shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any dispute arising hereunder shall be resolved in the courts of [[County, Illinois]].
SECTION 12 - SIGNATURES
By signing below, the parties confirm that they have read and understood this Bill of Sale and agree to its terms.
SELLER:
Signature: ________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Seller Address]]
BUYER:
Signature: ________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Buyer Address]]
(Optional - Notarization block below; notarization is not required by Illinois law for a vehicle bill of sale but may be required by lenders or for some title transfers.)
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (OPTIONAL):
State of Illinois, County of [[County]]
On this [[Date]], before me personally appeared [[Seller Full Legal Name]], known to me to be the person described in and who signed the foregoing instrument.
Notary Public: ________________________ Commission Expires: ___________
(Notary Seal)
SOURCES AND DISCLAIMER
Governing Authorities: 625 ILCS 5/3-112 (Illinois title transfer, 20-day rule); 625 ILCS 5/3-412 (plates); 35 ILCS 105/3 (Private Party Vehicle Use Tax); Form RUT-50 (Illinois Department of Revenue); 49 U.S.C. § 32705; 49 C.F.R. Part 580 (Federal Odometer Disclosure Requirements); 415 ILCS 5/44 (Emissions). As of: June 2026.
> TEMPLATE DISCLAIMER - NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: This document is a template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Illinois vehicle-transfer rules, use-tax rates, and registration requirements may change. Verify all fees, tax rates, and procedures with the Illinois Secretary of State (cyberdriveillinois.com) and the Illinois Department of Revenue before completing this transaction. Consult a licensed Illinois attorney or tax professional if you have questions.
