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Illinois Title Transfer Fee Calculator

Transferring a vehicle title in Illinois costs $165 in title fees — but the real cost of a private-party purchase is usually the tax: Private-party purchases pay the RUT-50 flat tax, not a percentage: under $15,000 it's set by model year ($100–$465); at $15,000+ it's set by price bracket ($850 up to $10,100 for $1M+ vehicles). Motorcycles pay a flat $25. Budget the tax on top of the title and plate fees, and transfer within the state's deadline to avoid penalties.

Verified against official Illinois sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your purchase

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
    One-time fees (first registration)
    • RUT-50 vehicle use tax
      Flat table for vehicles $15,000+, set by price bracket (2026 RUT-5 chart)
      $1,600.00
    • Title fee
      $165.00
    One-time total: $1,765.00

    Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

    Good to know

    • Cook County and some home-rule areas add a local private-party vehicle tax on top (Form RUT-6).

    What determines title transfer cost in Illinois?

    • Purchase price (tax basis)
    • Title fee ($165)
    • Tax on private-party sales
    • Family/gift exemptions

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a title transfer cost in Illinois?

    The title fee itself is $165. Private-party purchases pay the RUT-50 flat tax, not a percentage: under $15,000 it's set by model year ($100–$465); at $15,000+ it's set by price bracket ($850 up to $10,100 for $1M+ vehicles). Motorcycles pay a flat $25. Use the calculator above with your purchase price for the full picture.

    Do I pay sales tax on a private-party car purchase in Illinois?

    Yes — Private-party purchases pay the RUT-50 flat tax, not a percentage: under $15,000 it's set by model year ($100–$465); at $15,000+ it's set by price bracket ($850 up to $10,100 for $1M+ vehicles). Motorcycles pay a flat $25.

    Are family transfers or gifted vehicles taxed in Illinois?

    Transfers from a spouse, parent, sibling, or child pay a flat $15 tax instead of the table (step-relations, in-laws, and grandparents don't qualify). An estate gift to a surviving spouse is $0.

    How long do I have to transfer a title in Illinois?

    Title application within 20 days (Secretary of State); the RUT-50 and tax are due within 30 days of purchase, with Department of Revenue penalties and interest after that.

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    Official Illinois resources

    Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

    Illinois Secretary of State — Vehicle Services ↗☎ (800) 252-8980tax.illinois.gov — fee source ↗ilsos.gov — fee source ↗

    Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.