Surviving Joint Owner TransferringTitle to Another Individual

1. Copy of death certificate or abstract.

2. Original title (jointly owned) properlyassigned by the surviving owner(s) trans-ferring the vehicle to the buyer. The currentodometer reading must be certified on theassignment of title.

3. Buyer must submit the assigned title andcompleted Application for Vehicle Trans -action(s) (VSD-190). The current odometerreading must be indicated on the applicationand the appropriate box marked either “actual,” “not actual” or “in excess of mech -anical limits” (odometer rolled over).

4. $150 title fee and applicable registra-tion fees payable to Secretary of State.

5. Proof of compliance with the MotorVehicle Use Tax (RUT-50) and appropriatetaxes payable to Illinois Department ofRevenue but submitted with the above doc-uments and fees to the Secretary of State.

Lost TitlesIf a title is lost, it is not necessary to apply for aduplicate title. However, the decedent must bethe recorded owner of the vehicle within therecords of this office. In lieu of the actual cer-tificate of title, evidence of ownership is neces-sary in place of the actual certificate of title.The record of ownership will be authenticatedprior to any conveyance. An affidavit indicat-ing that the title has been lost and a statementexplaining the transfer of the vehicle also mustbe submitted. In cases where the Small EstateAffidavit or Attorney’s Affidavit procedure isapplicable, the statement may be included inthose affidavits. In cases where the letters ofadministration procedure is applicable, astatement about the lost title also must beincluded. The statement must list the vehicle’s

year, make, model, VIN and the new buyer’sname, if applicable, and be signed by theexecutor.

Title and Registration Fees1. Certificate of Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150

All-terrain vehicle or off-highwaymotorcycle Certificate of Title . . . . . . . . *$30Corrected Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50Salvage Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20Junking Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO FEE

* If vehicle is used for production agriculture, the fee is $13.

2. Surviving joint owners and survivingspouses do not need to pay vehicle regis-tration fees until the current registrationexpires. If the surviving spouse is not listed as a joint owner on the decedent’stitle and a corrected vehicle registration IDcard is requested, a copy of the deathcertificate is required to show marital status. The fee for a corrected card is $3. Allother buyers operating the vehicle mustregister it in their names upon transfer ofthe vehicle.

3. Title and registration fees may be com-bined in one check or money orderpayable to Secretary of State.

Motor Vehicle Use TaxThe transfer of a motor vehicle involving anestate (excluding those transfers of owner-ship involving joint ownership or a survivingspouse) is subject to Motor Vehicle Use Tax.An RUT-50 tax form must be completed in allcases except for a joint owner. Taxes specified onthe form must be made payable to the IllinoisDepartment of Revenue but submitted with theabove forms to the Secretary of State.

For more information about motor vehicletaxes, please call the Illinois Department ofRevenue at 800-732-8866 or 217-782-3336.

Where to ApplyApplications may be obtained from mostSecretary of State facilities in Illinois or by call-ing 800-252-8980 or 312-793-1010.

Applications may be made in person at:

• Most Secretary of State Driver Servicesfacilities

• Customer Service Centers in Springfield:— 108 Howlett Bldg., 501 S. Second St.— 2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

• Any Secretary of State branch office inChicago:— 100 W. Randolph— 5401 N. Elston Ave.— 9901 S. King Dr.— 5301 W. Lexington

Applications may be mailed along with anyrequired documents and a check, draft ormoney order (DO NOT SEND CASH) to:

Office of the Secretary of StateVehicle Services Department014 Howlett Building501 S. Second St.Springfield, IL 62756

ESTATESFacts About Vehicle

Title Transfers

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Transferring a Title

Upon the death of a vehicle owner, transferringthe vehicle title depends on whether the titlewas in the individual name of the decedent orin joint ownership. If the title was in the decedent’s name only, the procedure de pendson whether the decedent’s estate is being probated. For more information, please callthe Public Inquiry Division at 217-782-6306.

Title in Name of Decedent

ProbatedIf probated, regardless of whether a title isbeing transferred to a buyer from the estate orto an heir or legatee of the decedent, theSecretary of State requires the following docu-ments to transfer a title:

1. Certified copy of letters of administra-tion, or testamentary showing the nameof the legal representative of the estate.

2. Decedent’s title assigned by the legal rep-resentative of the estate to the buyer.

3. Application for Vehicle Transaction(s)(VSD-190). The current odometer readingmust be indicated on the application and theappropriate box marked either “actual,” “notactual” or “in excess of mechanical limits”(odometer rolled over).

4. $150 title fee and applicable registra-tion fees payable to Secretary of State.

5. Proof of compliance with the MotorVehicle Use Tax (RUT-50) and appropriatetaxes payable to Illinois Department ofRevenue but submitted with the above documents and fees to the Secretary ofState.

Small EstateIf a decedent's estate is not being probatedand the value of the personal estate does notexceed $100,000, the Small Estate Affidavitprocedure applies and the following must besubmitted:

1. Small Estate Affidavit indicating the vehi-cle’s year, make and vehicle identificationnumber. The affiant does not have to be anheir or legatee. If there is a will, a certifiedcopy also must be submitted.

2. Decedent’s title, which does not need tobe assigned.

3. Copy of death certificate or abstract.

4. Application for Vehicle Transaction(s)(VSD-190). The current odometer readingmust be indicated on the application and theappropriate box marked either “actual,” “notactual” or “in excess of mechanical limits”(odometer rolled over).

5. $150 title fee and applicable registra-tion fees payable to Secretary of State.

6. Proof of compliance with the MotorVehicle Use Tax (RUT-50) and appropriatetaxes payable to the Illinois Department ofRevenue but submitted with the abovedocuments and fees to the Secretary ofState.

Attorney's AffidavitIf the estate is not being probated and theSmall Estate Affidavit procedure is not appli -cable or appropriate, the transfer may beaccomplished through the Attorney's Affi -davit procedure and the following must besubmitted:

1. Attorney’s Affidavit on the attorney’s let-terhead stating:(a) Name and last address of the dece-

dent;(b) Date of death;(c) Year, make and vehicle identification

number (VIN) of the vehicle;(d) Who the vehicle is being transferred to

and the relationship to decedent, ifany; and

(e) Other pertinent facts relating to thetransfer of the vehicle.

2. Copy of death certificate or abstract.

3. Decedent’s title.

4. Application for Vehicle Transaction(s)(VSD-190). The current odometer readingmust be indicated on the application and theappropriate box marked either “actual,” “notactual” or “in excess of mechanical limits”(odometer rolled over).

5. $150 title fee and applicable registra-tion fees payable to Secretary of State.

6. Proof of compliance with the MotorVehicle Use Tax (RUT-50) and appropriatetaxes payable to Illinois Department ofRevenue but submitted with the other doc-uments and fees to the Secretary of State.

Joint Ownership

A title in the names of two or more persons isconsidered a joint tenancy. By law, upon thedeath of one of them, the surviving joint tenant(s) becomes the owner(s) of the vehicle.Within 120 days after the decedent’s death,the surviving joint owner(s) must apply for atitle in their own name(s) unless transferringthe title to someone else. In either case, thefollowing must be submitted:

Surviving Joint Owner

1. Copy of death certificate or abstract.

2. Original title (jointly owned) must be sur-rendered and need not be assigned.

3. Application for Vehicle Transaction(s)(VSD-190) marked “CORRECTED TITLE” tohave the decedent’s name removed fromthe title. The current odometer reading must be indicated on the application and the appropriate box marked either“actual,” “not actual” or “in excess of mechanical limits”(odometer rolled over).

4. If the applicant plans to operate the vehi-cle, an Application for Vehicle Transac -tion(s) (VSD-190) to correct the registrationmust be submitted in addition to applyingfor a corrected title. A current registrationcan be assigned to the surviving jointowner.

5. $50 title fee and, if applicable, $3 cor -rected registration fee payable toSecretary of State.

Note: Corrected title applications involvingthe removal and/or removal and addition ofan owner’s name due to death require a special $15 corrected title fee.