Illinois Semi-Truck Bill of Sale Template (2026)
Illinois semi-truck sale facts (2026)
| Lien release form | VSD 790 ↗ |
| Sales / use tax | 6.25% (Private vehicle use tax applies based on purchase price bracket) |
| Title transfer fee | $150 |
| Transfer deadline | 20 days from sale |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| Illinois DMV / titling | Illinois DMV ↗ |
Why use a Illinois-specific semi-truck template
Captures every Illinois field
A semi-truck bill of sale must record GVWR, lien status, and note the federal odometer exemption that applies when GVWR exceeds 16,000 lbs. Commercial vehicle registration fees and titling procedures differ by state, and business-entity buyers require the signer's authority documented on the same bill of sale. A generic template often omits Illinois-specific fields (such as the VSD 790 reference) and gets rejected at the registration counter.
Tax + fee aware
Illinois charges 6.25% sales/use tax plus a $150 title transfer fee. Recording the correct sale price on the template is what the DMV uses to calculate tax owed.
Deadline-aware
The buyer has 20 days to register the semi-truck after the sale. The template includes a sale-date field that anchors the deadline.
What the Illinois Semi-Truck template includes
- Buyer + seller full legal names and addresses (ZIP required)
- Semi-Truck identifier — VIN, HIN, or serial number
- Year, make, model, color
- Odometer / hour-meter reading (where applicable)
- Sale price in numerals + written form
- Sale date (anchors any state deadline)
- Signature blocks for both parties
- VSD 790 reference (lien release)
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Frequently Asked Questions — Illinois Semi-Truck Template
Is a Illinois semi-truck bill of sale template legally binding?▾
Yes. A signed semi-truck bill of sale template is a legal record of the private transfer in Illinois, provided it captures both parties' full legal names and addresses, the semi-truck identifier (VIN/HIN/serial), sale price, sale date, and both signatures. The buyer presents it to the Illinois DMV to register the semi-truck within 20 days of the sale.
What does a Illinois-compliant semi-truck bill of sale template need to include?▾
Illinois requires the template to capture the semi-truck's identifier (VIN, HIN, or serial), year/make/model, sale price (digits + written), sale date, both parties' full legal names and addresses with ZIP codes, and both signatures. Illinois does not require notarization, but the buyer should still receive a fully signed original. If the semi-truck was financed, Illinois uses VSD 790 for the lien release.
Is sales tax owed on a private semi-truck sale in Illinois?▾
Illinois charges 6.25% sales/use tax on private semi-truck sales. Private vehicle use tax applies based on purchase price bracket The buyer typically pays the tax when registering the semi-truck and a $150 title transfer fee.
Do I need a notary for a Illinois semi-truck bill of sale?▾
Illinois does not require notarization for a private semi-truck bill of sale. A signed original from both parties is sufficient for registration.
Can I print and reuse this Illinois semi-truck template?▾
You can print the template multiple times, but each sale requires a freshly signed original. Photocopied signatures are not valid. BillOfSaleNow generates two identical originals (one for the buyer, one for the seller) so both parties walk away with a signed copy.
Source: Illinois DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07