Illinois Bill of Sale
Illinois does not require a bill of sale, but the Illinois Secretary of State recommends one. Illinois does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Illinois Secretary of State will accept.
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Illinois bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Illinois's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Illinois Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Illinois Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Illinois Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Illinois Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Illinois Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Illinois Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Illinois RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Illinois ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Illinois Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Illinois Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Illinois Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Illinois Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Illinois Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Illinois Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Illinois Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Illinois Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Illinois Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Illinois Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Illinois General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Illinois Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Illinois: what to know
Illinois does not require a bill of sale, but the tax form (RUT-50) asks for the purchase price, so a signed bill of sale keeps everyone honest.
- Bill of sale: not required, strongly recommended.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Illinois Secretary of State.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Illinois notary page.
Illinois at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Not required, strongly recommended
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Illinois Secretary of State (www.ilsos.gov)
Illinois does not require a bill of sale, but the tax form (RUT-50) asks for the purchase price, so a signed bill of sale keeps everyone honest.
Common questions
Does Illinois require a bill of sale?+
Illinois does not require a bill of sale, but the Illinois Secretary of State recommends one. Illinois does not require a bill of sale, but the tax form (RUT-50) asks for the purchase price, so a signed bill of sale keeps everyone honest.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Illinois?+
Illinois does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Illinois bill of sale form?+
No. Illinois does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Illinois Secretary of State looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Illinois?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Illinois Secretary of State within the state deadline.