“Application to Complete
You must fill out the Application for Vehicle Transaction(s) (VSD 190).
* Check Transfer or Title and Transfer if the applicant wants to transfer current plates.
* The fee for Transfer Only is $25, and the fee for Title and Transfer is $120. ($95 title fee, $25 transfer fee)
* Make sure the correct vehicle information and the correct license plate number being transferred are filled in on the application.
* Enclose the most recent vehicle registration identification card for the license plate number being transferred.
* If the new vehicle will be owned by one person, but the last vehicle was registered in two or more names, the individuals whose names will no longer be appearing as owners on the new vehicle must release their interest in the license plates being transferred by writing and signing such a statement. This statement must include the Illinois license plate number.”
“n Illinois, license plates belong to an owner, not the vehicle. Therefore, you cannot transfer ownership of license plates when you sell a car or transfer a title. You can only transfer license plates to another vehicle you own.”
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