Bill of Sale Requirements in Illinois

Illinois Bill of Sale Requirements

In Illinois, a bill of sale is not required for title transfers. However, it if highly suggested that you complete one anyway when you are making a vehicle sales transaction. A bill of sale is a document recording the sale of property between one person and another. Commonly, it's used to commemorate the sale of a car, and beyond state requirements, is useful as a record for tax purposes, plus it protects the seller in the event that the buyer fails to register the car or later abandons it.

What is on a Bill of Sale for a Car in Illinois?

There is no official Illinois bill of sale form. You may create your own. In general, a bill of sale should include the following:

• The buyer and seller's:
  • Names.
  • Current addresses.
  • Phone numbers.
  • Signatures.
• Sale price of the vehicle.
• Odometer reading.
• The vehicle's:
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN).
  • Make.
  • Model.
  • Year.

Generic Bill of Sale

To assist you in finding a form, we provide a free, printable bill of sale form for your use.