Dealer fee data
Illinois car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration
State base sales/use tax
6.25%
The state base car sales/use tax rate in Illinois is 6.25%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
Fees at a glance
- State base sales/use tax
- 6.25%
- Dealer doc fee
- $377
- Title fee
- $155
- Registration
- $151
- Dealer doc fee
- $377
- Title fee
- $155
- Registration
- $151
How fees work in Illinois
State base 6.25% (local adds in Cook/Chicago); doc fee CPI-capped approx. $377; $155 title among highest.
Common questions
- What is the car sales tax in Illinois?
- The state base car sales/use tax rate in Illinois is 6.25%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
- What is the dealer doc fee in Illinois?
- A typical dealer documentation fee is about $377.
- What are the title and registration fees in Illinois?
- The title fee is about $155. Registration is about $151.
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Figures are estimates for the Illinois state base rate and typical fees. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value, weight, or age. Trade-in tax credits and special vehicle regimes are not reflected.