Illinois Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Illinois. From the Illinois title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Illinois Secretary of State — Vehicle Services Department (Dealer/Remitter Licensing) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Illinois state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Vehicle Transaction(s) (Form VSD 190) ↗ | Applies for Illinois title and registration on each sale; submitted through the SOS ERT system. | Every deal |
| Sales Tax Transaction Return (Form ST-556) ↗ | Illinois dealers report and remit sales tax on each retail vehicle sale to the Department of Revenue. | Every deal |
| Secure Power of Attorney (odometer/title) | Odometer disclosure and title assignment when the title isn't present at the time of sale. | As needed |
| Temporary Registration Permit (TRP) | Temporary permit the dealer issues to a buyer to drive the vehicle pending plates; issued via SOS ERT. | As needed |
| Vehicle Use Tax Transaction Return (Form RUT-25) ↗ | Use tax on vehicles bought out of state or from unregistered sellers (buyer-side; not the dealer retail-sale form). | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal) | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer, on the secure title/reassignment. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC Used Car Rule) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Illinois dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Illinois?+
Illinois dealers use Application for Vehicle Transaction(s) (Form VSD 190), Sales Tax Transaction Return (Form ST-556), Secure Power of Attorney (odometer/title), Temporary Registration Permit (TRP) and more, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Illinois dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Illinois Secretary of State — Vehicle Services Department (Dealer/Remitter Licensing). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Illinois?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Illinois and every other state.
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