DeKalb, Illinois
DeKalb DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Illinois vehicle title transfer office for DeKalb and DeKalb County. Get your DeKalb bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the IL Secretary of State Facility – DeKalb.
DeKalb Title & Registration Office
Office Name
IL Secretary of State Facility – DeKalb
Address
Visit https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles for the nearest DeKalb, IL office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$150.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
7.75%
Special requirements in DeKalb County:
- Complete a title transfer at your local Illinois title office within the required timeframe
- Private vehicle use tax applies based on purchase price bracket
- Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance
Notarization in DeKalb: ✓ Not Required
Illinois does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Documents Required for DeKalb Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $150.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 7.75% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a DeKalb Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — DeKalb DMV
- Where is the DMV in DeKalb, Illinois?
- The DeKalb title office is the IL Secretary of State Facility – DeKalb, located at Visit https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles for the nearest DeKalb, IL office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in DeKalb?
- The title transfer fee in DeKalb County is $150.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 7.75%. Illinois state rate 6.25% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in DeKalb?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $150.00 title fee plus 7.75% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in DeKalb?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the IL Secretary of State Facility – DeKalb to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.