Illinois DMV fees and documents

    Every Illinois fee and document DMV.ai has on file, grouped by task. Each one links to the official page it came from. Anything a state page doesn't state is left out, not guessed.

    25 items across 7 tasks.

    Change your address

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Illinois Secretary of State

    Fees

    Documents

    • Notice of Address Change form

      Only if you mail the vehicle change.

    Source: apps.ilsos.gov

    Driver’s license renewal

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services Department

    Fees

    • Driver's License - Basic (ages 21-68)

      standard driver's license fee for ages 21-68

      ilsos.gov

      $30.00

    Documents

    • Renewal Authorization Number or PIN

      From the renewal letter; call 800-252-8980 if unavailable.

    Source: ilsos.gov

    First-time driver's license

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Illinois Secretary of State

    Documents

    • Identity, SSN, residency documents

    • Driver education certificate

      Under 18.

    Source: ilsos.gov

    New resident guide

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Illinois Secretary of State

    Fees

    • Title

      standard vehicle title fee for new residents

      ilsos.gov

      $165.00

    • Passenger vehicle registration

      standard passenger vehicle plate registration/renewal fee

      ilsos.gov

      $151.00

    Documents

    • VSD-190 Application for Vehicle Transaction(s)

    • Out-of-state title

    • RUT-50/RUT-25 tax forms

    Source: ilsos.gov

    REAL ID

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Illinois Secretary of State

    Fees

    • REAL ID credential

      The Secretary of State says REAL ID card fees match the standard credential; fee depends on transaction.

      ilsos.gov

      Same as standard DL/ID

    Documents

    • Identity and lawful status

      Check the official REAL ID checklist for acceptable identity and status documents.

    • Illinois address

      Prepare the residency evidence required by the official checklist.

    • Social Security number and name changes

      Check the official checklist for applicable SSN and linking name-change documents.

    Source: ilsos.gov

    Title transfer

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Illinois Secretary of State

    Fees

    • Title and taxes

      Check current title fees and tax with Illinois Secretary of State and Department of Revenue; plates are separate.

      ilsos.gov

      Varies

    Documents

    • Assigned title

      Verify seller-to-buyer assignment and matching buyer name.

    • VSD 190 application

      Prepare the Application for Vehicle Transaction(s), including the appropriate title transaction.

    • Private-party tax form

      If purchased from an individual, prepare RUT-50 and separate applicable tax payment.

    Source: ilsos.gov

    Vehicle registration

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Illinois Secretary of State

    Fees

    • Title and registration

      Confirm current title, plate and tax amounts with the Illinois Secretary of State; total depends on transaction.

      ilsos.gov

      Varies

    Documents

    • Vehicle transaction application

      Complete VSD 190 with the owner and vehicle information described by the Secretary of State.

    • Ownership documents

      Check the new-resident instructions for title, registration and any lien or lease documents that apply to you.

    • Tax documentation

      Check whether an Illinois tax form or exemption documentation is required for your transaction.

    Source: ilsos.gov

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