Rock Island, Illinois
Documents Needed to Sell a Motorcycle in Rock Island
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private motorcycle sale in Rock Island, Illinois. File at the IL Secretary of State Facility – Rock Island — title transfer fee: $150.00, sales tax: 7.75%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Motorcycle 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 Motorcycle 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 Rock Island
Office
IL Secretary of State Facility – Rock Island
Address
Visit https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles for the nearest Rock Island, IL office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Fees for Motorcycle Title Transfer in Rock Island
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 Motorcycle Sale in Rock Island
- What documents do I need to sell a motorcycle in Rock Island?
- To sell a motorcycle in Rock Island you need: a signed Motorcycle 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 – Rock Island.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a motorcycle in Rock Island, Illinois?
- Yes. The IL Secretary of State Facility – Rock Island 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 motorcycle title transfer fee in Rock Island?
- The title transfer fee in Rock Island 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 motorcycle title transfer in Rock Island?
- File at the IL Secretary of State Facility – Rock Island, Visit https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles for the nearest Rock Island, IL office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.