RV Title Transfer in Illinois
Transferring an RV title in Illinois differs by RV type — motorhomes title as motor vehicles while travel trailers and fifth wheels title as trailers with separate forms and fees. Here is the complete Illinois guide.
RV Types Titled in Illinois
Illinois Secretary of State classifies motorhomes as motor vehicles and requires separate registration for travel trailers and fifth wheels.
Motorhome vs Trailer Title
Motorhomes: standard vehicle title. Travel trailers/fifth wheels: separate trailer title.
Illinois's $150 title fee is the highest nationally for standard titles. Plan for this cost when budgeting an RV purchase.
Illinois requires a title for all trailers over 3,000 lbs loaded weight. Park models require a separate mobile structure title if used as permanent housing.
Required Documents in Illinois
Illinois Secretary of State requires original signed title — not a copy. If the title was lost, a duplicate must be obtained from the previous state before transfer.
Weight and Registration in Illinois
Illinois applies incremental weight fees above 8,000 lbs. Most Class A motorhomes trigger additional registration fees.
Illinois's combination of a $150 title fee and weight-based registration fees makes it one of the more expensive states for RV ownership. If you plan to store the RV in Illinois but use it in another state, investigate whether establishing domicile in a more favorable state is practical.
RV Title Transfer FAQ — Illinois
In Illinois, RV title transfers follow the same basic process as car titles. You need Signed original title, VSD 190 (Application for Vehicle Transaction), Odometer disclosure (applicable vehicles). Motorhomes title as motor vehicles; travel trailers and fifth wheels title separately as trailers. Submit to the Illinois Secretary of State. Processing takes 15–30 Business Days.
Illinois does not require a vehicle inspection for RV title transfers. Illinois does not require a vehicle inspection for private RV title transfers.
Motorhomes: standard vehicle title. Travel trailers/fifth wheels: separate trailer title. Illinois's $150 title fee is the highest nationally for standard titles. Plan for this cost when budgeting an RV purchase.
The title fee in Illinois is $150. Illinois has the highest standard title fee of any major state — applies to both motorhomes and trailers Registration fees are separate and depend on the RV's weight (Over 8,000 lbs = additional weight registration fee).