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 sales use a flat tax table by price/age (roughly $25 for old cheap cars up to $1,500+ for newer ones) rather than a straight percentage — 6.25% shown as an approximation. Budget the tax on top of the title and plate fees, and transfer within the state's deadline to avoid penalties.
Your purchase
- Tax on salePrivate-party sales use a flat tax table by price/age (roughly $25 for old cheap cars up to $1,500+ for newer ones) rather than a straight percentage — 6.25% shown as an approximation.$2,187.50
- Title fee$165.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- Illinois private-party transactions use the ST-556/RUT-50 flat tax table, not a simple percentage — the calculator approximates.
- Tax treatment pending source-verification sweep — verify exemptions (family transfers, gifts) with the state before relying on this.
What determines title transfer registration cost in Illinois?
- Purchase price (tax basis)
- Title fee ($165)
- Tax on private-party sales
- Plate transfer vs. new plates
Frequently asked questions
How much does a title transfer cost in Illinois?
The title fee itself is $165. Private-party sales use a flat tax table by price/age (roughly $25 for old cheap cars up to $1,500+ for newer ones) rather than a straight percentage — 6.25% shown as an approximation. 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 sales use a flat tax table by price/age (roughly $25 for old cheap cars up to $1,500+ for newer ones) rather than a straight percentage — 6.25% shown as an approximation.
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Official Illinois resources
Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-16.