I just purchased a used car to replace my grandson’s totaled vehicle. He is away at college and I want this to be a surprise. I have already had the emissions test done. I have the registration and license plate from his old car. I have the signed Illinois title for the replacement car, the Bill of Sale and will have an insurance binder for it when I come in. What else do I need to transfer his old registration to the “new car?
January 18, 2025
It sounds like you’re already well-prepared to transfer your grandson’s old registration to the new car! To complete the process, here’s a checklist of additional items and steps you may need to take when transferring the registration in Illinois:
- Application for Vehicle Transaction (Form VSD 190): You’ll need to fill out this form, which is used for transferring the registration to a new vehicle. You can find it on the Illinois Secretary of State’s website or get a copy at the local Secretary of State facility.
- Proof of Insurance: Since you mentioned you will have an insurance binder, ensure that it meets Illinois’ minimum liability requirements and is in effect on the day you go to transfer the registration.
- Title: You already have the signed Illinois title for the replacement car, so you should have this ready for the title transfer process.
- Identification: You’ll likely need a valid government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license) to prove your identity when you go to the Secretary of State office.
- Payment: Be prepared to pay any applicable fees for the title and registration transfer, which may vary depending on the vehicle and specific situation. You can check Illinois’ fee schedule or call ahead for more details.
Once you have all these items together, you can go to your local Illinois Secretary of State office (or complete the transaction online, if available) to finalize the registration transfer.
After the transfer is complete, the registration for the new car will be in your grandson’s name, and you’ll be able to surprise him with the vehicle!
Let me know if you need more details!
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