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Use this bill of sale when selling a travel trailer in Joliet, Illinois. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
IL Secretary of State – Joliet Facility
Address
200 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432
Phone
(312) 793-1010
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$150.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.25%
Base Registration Fee
$151.00
Illinois state rate 6.25% + Will County 0.5% + Joliet city 1.5%
Illinois does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
The most common travel trailer makes in private-party sales are Forest River, Jayco, Keystone, Coachmen, Grand Design. Average private-party travel trailer prices range from $10,000–$80,000. Travel trailers average 3.5 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Propane/LP Gas, Electrical, Axle/Suspension.
Before completing a travel trailer bill of sale in Illinois, verify these safety items:
Travel trailer insurance averages $500–$1,500/year. Full-timer coverage costs more. Travel trailers lose 40–50% in 5 years. Airstream and Grand Design models retain value above average. Peak season for private travel trailer sales is late winter to early spring (january–march), with an average of 45 days on market.
Travel Trailers are classified as "Travel trailer / Recreational trailer (separate from motorhome registration)" for registration purposes. Dry weight and GVWR determine tow vehicle requirements. Tongue weight should be 10–15% of loaded trailer weight. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to travel trailers.
Joliet residents completing a travel trailer bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Illinois state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.25%, 6.25% state plus 1–4% local taxes. The most popular travel trailer makes in Illinois include Forest River, Jayco, Keystone.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 3,087 bill of sale documents for Illinois transactions, with 83 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Joliet is in Will County. Title transfers are handled by the IL Secretary of State – Joliet Facility at 200 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (312) 793-1010.
The combined rate is 8.25%. Illinois state rate 6.25% + Will County 0.5% + Joliet city 1.5%.
No. Illinois does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $150.00. Base registration fee: $151.00. Sales tax at 8.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
$60–$85 mobile notary
Mobile notary visit minimums run $60–$85 — higher on weekends, plus per-mile travel fees. State-formatted documents skip the trip.
Source: Thumbtack / NNA