Illinois Vehicle Power of Attorney
A vehicle power of attorney in Illinois uses VSD 190 with POA addendum or separate POA and requires notarization. Notary fee: Free–$15.
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Notarization Required in Illinois
Illinois requires notarized POA for vehicle title transactions. A witness is also recommended. Notary fee: Free–$15. Illinois has no statutory notary fee cap. Most banks notarize for free for customers.
Official Form
VSD 190 with POA addendum or separate POA
Illinois Secretary of State does not have a dedicated vehicle POA form — a general statutory short-form POA or attorney-drafted POA is used.
Notary Fee
Free–$15
Illinois has no statutory notary fee cap. Most banks notarize for free for customers.
Durable POA Available
Yes
Illinois allows durable POA under the Illinois Power of Attorney Act — must explicitly state "This power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal."
Who Can Serve as Agent
Any competent adult 18+; attorneys commonly draft IL vehicle POAs for estate and business transactions
IL has no state-specific vehicle POA form — use a general statutory short-form POA specifying the vehicle by VIN.
Common Uses for Illinois Vehicle POA
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SOS office title transfer by authorized agent
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Estate vehicle sales
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Business vehicle transactions through authorized officer
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Absentee owner vehicle title processing
IL's lack of a dedicated vehicle POA form means general POA language must specifically reference vehicle title authority.
Processing & Revocation
Processing Time
SOS processes same-day in office; title mailed 2–3 weeks
Illinois Secretary of State vehicle offices process most transactions same-day.
Revoking a Vehicle POA
Written revocation per Illinois Power of Attorney Act; file with SOS if title is pending
Illinois POA revocations should be filed in writing with the IL Secretary of State's vehicle services office.
Illinois-Specific Note
Unlike most states, Illinois does not have a dedicated state DMV vehicle POA form. Use a general Illinois statutory short-form POA with specific vehicle language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Illinois require a notarized vehicle power of attorney?
Yes — Illinois requires notarization for vehicle POAs. Illinois requires notarized POA for vehicle title transactions. A witness is also recommended.
What form do I use for a vehicle power of attorney in Illinois?
Illinois uses VSD 190 with POA addendum or separate POA. Illinois Secretary of State does not have a dedicated vehicle POA form — a general statutory short-form POA or attorney-drafted POA is used.
How much does it cost to notarize a vehicle POA in Illinois?
Free–$15. Illinois has no statutory notary fee cap. Most banks notarize for free for customers.
Can I use a durable vehicle power of attorney in Illinois?
Yes — Illinois allows durable vehicle POA. Illinois allows durable POA under the Illinois Power of Attorney Act — must explicitly state "This power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal."
Illinois Secretary of State
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