Car registration and title fees in Illinois
Illinois: registering a 2022 gas car (3,500 lb) costs about $151.00 a year. An electric car pays $100.00 a year more.
Title on a dealer purchase: $165.00.
Estimate of government fees. Your renewal notice or DMV calculates the final amount.
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Yearly lines for a 2022 gas car
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger vehicle registration (annual, standard plates) | Registration & plates | $151.00 | Illinois Secretary of State |
Electric vehicles
- Electric vehicle additional fee (in lieu of motor fuel taxes): $100.00 (Illinois General Assembly (ILCS))
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
Value-based or property taxes
We found no yearly value-based vehicle tax in Illinois's official sources.
Title fees
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of title | Title | $165.00 | Illinois Secretary of State |
Late fees
We found no late-renewal fee amount in Illinois's official pages.
Official tools: Illinois Tax Rate Finder (dealer location rate) · IDOR Tax Rate Database · RUT-5 Private Party Vehicle Use Tax Chart (2026)
Sources
- Illinois Secretary of State: Vehicle fees (license plates renewal, replacement, title) (as archived 2026-10-08)
- Illinois General Assembly (ILCS): 625 ILCS 5/3-805 Electric vehicles
- Illinois Department of Revenue: RUT-25 Vehicle Use Tax Transaction Return Instructions (R-07/26)
- Illinois Department of Revenue: ST-556 Sales Tax Transaction Return Instructions (R-12/24)
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Illinois?
About $151.00 a year for a 2022 gas car of 3,500 lb (estimate from the official fee schedule).
Does Illinois charge an extra fee for electric cars?
An electric car pays about $100.00 a year more than the same gas car, from the official fee pages.
How much is a title in Illinois?
$165.00 on a dealer purchase, from the official fee schedule.
Is there a yearly car property tax in Illinois?
We found no yearly value-based vehicle tax in Illinois's official sources.