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ATV Title Transfer in Illinois

Illinois does not issue ATV titles. Illinois does not issue certificates of title for ATVs or off-road vehicles. Registration through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required for use on public OHV areas.

No Title
Title Required
Illinois does not issue certificates of title for ATVs or off-road vehicles. Registration through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required for use on public OHV areas.
N/A (no ATV title in Illinois)
Title Fee
Illinois does not issue ATV titles. Annual OHV registration fee: $15.
2–4 Weeks
Processing Time
IDNR processes OHV registrations; mailing is the most common submission method
Off-Road Only
Street-Legal Option
Illinois ATVs and UTVs are not street-legal. They are restricted to designated OHV trails, private property, and agricultural use.

Registration in Illinois

Illinois IDNR handles ATV registration. No title is issued — the registration certificate is the primary ownership document.

Required Documents in Illinois

Because Illinois does not issue ATV titles, the bill of sale and registration certificate together serve as proof of ownership. Keep all purchase documentation permanently.

1IDNR OHV Registration Application
2Bill of sale with VIN/serial number
3Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (for new ATVs)
4Previous state registration (if transferring from out-of-state)
Illinois — ATV Note

Illinois is one of the states that does NOT issue ATV titles. When buying an Illinois ATV, the bill of sale IS the primary ownership document — there is no title to transfer. When selling to an out-of-state buyer, inform them that they will need to apply for a first-time title in their state using the Illinois registration and bill of sale.

ATV Title Transfer FAQ — Illinois

Does Illinois require a title for ATVs?

Illinois does not issue ATV titles. Illinois does not issue certificates of title for ATVs or off-road vehicles. Registration through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required for use on public OHV areas. The registration certificate and bill of sale serve as proof of ownership.

How do I transfer an ATV title in Illinois?

Illinois does not issue ATV titles — only registration. Transfer ownership through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) with a signed bill of sale. Because Illinois does not issue ATV titles, the bill of sale and registration certificate together serve as proof of ownership. Keep all purchase documentation permanently.

Are ATVs street-legal in Illinois?

ATVs are not street-legal in Illinois. Illinois ATVs are off-road only. The IDNR registration is required for public land use.

What is the ATV title fee in Illinois?

N/A (no ATV title in Illinois). Illinois does not issue ATV titles. Annual OHV registration fee: $15.

Submit Through

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)

https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Pages/default.aspx

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