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Evergreen Park, Illinois

Documents Needed to Sell a Car in Evergreen Park

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private car sale in Evergreen Park, Illinois. File at the IL Secretary of State Facility – Evergreen Park — title transfer fee: $150.00, sales tax: 7.75%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Car title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Odometer disclosure statement (if not printed on the back of the title)
  • 5Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender

Buyer Must Bring to DMV

  • 1Signed Car title from seller
  • 2Signed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $150.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 7.75% of purchase price
  • 6Proof of Illinois insurance (required before registration)

Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Illinois

Illinois does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.

Where to File in Evergreen Park

Office

IL Secretary of State Facility – Evergreen Park

Address

Visit https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles for the nearest Evergreen Park, IL office

Phone

See state DMV website for local office phone numbers

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Fees for Car Title Transfer in Evergreen Park

Title Transfer Fee

$150.00

Sales Tax Rate

7.75%

Notarization

Not Required

Illinois state rate 6.25% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)

FAQ — Documents for Car Sale in Evergreen Park

What documents do I need to sell a car in Evergreen Park?
To sell a car in Evergreen Park you need: a signed Car title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the IL Secretary of State Facility – Evergreen Park.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a car in Evergreen Park, Illinois?
Yes. The IL Secretary of State Facility – Evergreen Park requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Illinois-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
What is the car title transfer fee in Evergreen Park?
The title transfer fee in Evergreen Park County is $150.00. Sales tax of 7.75% is also due at the time of registration. Illinois state rate 6.25% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
Where do I file a car title transfer in Evergreen Park?
File at the IL Secretary of State Facility – Evergreen Park, Visit https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles for the nearest Evergreen Park, IL office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.

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Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

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