{"id":2537,"date":"2025-12-28T07:56:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T07:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=2537"},"modified":"2026-01-08T09:28:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:28:59","slug":"how-to-register-a-car-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/how-to-register-a-car-in-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"How to register a car in Illinois?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>In addition, the vehicle owner must submit a copy of the title and the certificate of origin. Otherwise, the applicant must provide the following.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Bill of sale and copy of the loan agreement<\/li>\n<li>Details of the car, including the make and model, VIN, and proof of the age of the car<\/li>\n<li>Form RUT-50 or RUT-25 is the required tax form. It is available in person if purchased from a previous owner or from a dealership, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>Payment of the fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What are the different fees that need to be paid in the state for vehicle registration?<\/h3>\n<div>The tax fees and the registration fee vary depending on the car model and the kind of license plate opted for.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration fees: $151 to $164 per year<\/li>\n<li>Title fees: $50<\/li>\n<li>Electronic Registration fee: $35<\/li>\n<li>Illinois License Plate Registration: $151<\/li>\n<li>License Plate Transfer Fee: $25 (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>The car owners can apply for a reduction in car registration if they drive an electric vehicle.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In addition, the vehicle owner must submit a copy of the title and the certificate of origin. Otherwise, the applicant must provide the following. 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