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Use this bill of sale when selling a scooter in Peoria, Illinois. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
IL Secretary of State – Peoria Facility
Address
3101 W Woodside Dr, Peoria, IL 61615
Phone
(312) 793-1010
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$150.00
Sales Tax Rate
9.00%
Base Registration Fee
$151.00
Illinois state rate 6.25% + Peoria County 0.75% + Peoria city 2.0%
Illinois does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Peoria County Clerk
Phone
(309) 672-6059
The most common scooter makes in private-party sales are Vespa, Honda, Yamaha, Kymco, Genuine Scooters. Average private-party scooter prices range from $1,000–$6,000. Scooters average 1.3 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Brakes.
Before completing a scooter bill of sale in Illinois, verify these safety items:
Scooter insurance averages $100–$350/year. Required in most states when registered as a motorcycle. Similar to mopeds — 40–55% depreciation in 3 years. Japanese and Italian brands hold value best. Peak season for private scooter sales is spring when urban commuters look for fuel-efficient transport, with an average of 22 days on market.
Scooters are classified as "Scooter or Motorcycle (varies by state based on engine size)" for registration purposes. Scooters over 50cc are classified as motorcycles in most states and require a motorcycle license. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to scooters.
Peoria residents completing a scooter 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 scooter makes in Illinois include Vespa, Honda, Yamaha.
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)
Peoria is in Peoria County. Title transfers are handled by the IL Secretary of State – Peoria Facility at 3101 W Woodside Dr, Peoria, IL 61615. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (312) 793-1010.
The combined rate is 9.00%. Illinois state rate 6.25% + Peoria County 0.75% + Peoria city 2.0%.
No. Illinois does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $150.00. Base registration fee: $151.00. Sales tax at 9.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.