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Illinois DMV Fee Calculator

Estimate your Illinois vehicle registration, title, and renewal fees. Updated 2026 Illinois Secretary of State fee schedule — $151 base + 6.25% sales tax.

Base Registration
$151
Annual, passenger
Title Fee
$150
New/transfer
Sales Tax
6.25%
State (Chicago 10.25%)
Plate Fee
$29
Standard plates
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How Illinois DMV Fees Are Calculated in 2026

Illinois vehicle registration is handled by the Illinois Secretary of State (not a DMV). The annual registration fee is $151 for passenger vehicles — one of the higher flat rates in the country. The title fee jumped to $150 in 2023 and remains there for 2026.

Illinois registration fees

Vehicle TypeAnnual Fee
Passenger vehicle$151
Electric vehicle$251
Motorcycle$41
Truck (8,000–10,000 lbs)$140

Title fee — $150

Illinois raised its title certificate fee to $150 in 2023. This is one of the highest title fees in the country. It applies to new purchases, used purchases, and ownership transfers — but not to renewals.

Sales tax — huge variation by county

Illinois has the most complex sales tax structure in the country. The state rate is 6.25%, but Chicago (Cook County) stacks city, county, and transit taxes to reach 10.25%. Many collar counties fall between 7%–8.75%.

Chicago buyers: plan for 10.25% On a $30,000 vehicle purchased in Chicago, sales tax alone is $3,075. This is the highest combined auto sales tax rate among major US cities.

Electric vehicle fee

Illinois charges $251 annual registration for electric vehicles — $100 more than standard — to offset lost fuel tax revenue.

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Frequently Asked

Illinois DMV fee questions

Illinois charges $151 annual registration for passenger vehicles, $251 for electric vehicles, and $41 for motorcycles. The title fee is $150 and standard plates are $29.
Illinois raised its title fee to $150 in 2023 as a revenue measure. It was previously $95. The fee applies to new registrations, used vehicle purchases, and title transfers — but not to annual renewals.
Illinois state sales tax is 6.25%, but local taxes bring totals much higher. Chicago (Cook County) is 10.25%. DuPage is 7.5%. Most downstate counties are 6.25%–8.75%. Tax is calculated on price minus any trade-in value.
Illinois does not require annual safety inspections. Emissions testing (OBD) is required in the Chicago metro area (Cook and surrounding counties) for vehicles 1996 and newer.
Register at any Illinois Secretary of State facility or online at ilsos.gov. You'll need your title, proof of insurance, and payment. New purchases must be registered within 30 days.
Yes — $100 extra per year ($251 total vs $151 for ICE vehicles). This surcharge was introduced to offset reduced fuel tax revenue from EV owners.
Yes — most passenger vehicle renewals can be completed online at ilsos.gov. You'll need your renewal notice, proof of insurance, and valid emissions test (if required in your county).