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Use this bill of sale when selling a personal watercraft in Joliet, Illinois. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Illinois DMV – Joliet
Address
Visit https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles to find the nearest Joliet office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office)
Title Transfer Fee
$150.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.25%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
6.25% state plus 1–4% local taxes
Illinois does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Joliet County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
Joliet is in Joliet County. Title transfers are handled by the Illinois DMV – Joliet at Visit https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles to find the nearest Joliet office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Phone: See state DMV website for local office numbers.
The combined rate is 6.25%. 6.25% state plus 1–4% local taxes.
No. Illinois does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $150.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 6.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.