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Illinois junk vehicle bill of sale
A Bill of Sale is a legal document that provides evidence of the transfer of ownership for a specific item or property. It includes transaction details such as the names and addresses of the buyer and seller, item description, condition (if relevant), sale price, and any warranties or guarantees.
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The Illinois junk vehicle bill of sale VSD 658 is a document unique to Illinois and works like other bill of sale forms in that it serves as proof or evidence of a transaction involving the transfer of ownership. It’s specific to junk vehicle transactions and can be for the sale, purchase, or trade of the vehicle. Both buyer and seller will need to sign but there is no requirement for witnesses or a notary public. 

How to register a salvaged vehicle in Illinois

When a vehicle has such severe damage either through an accident, flood, fire, or any method that makes the cost of repair more expensive than the market value of the vehicle, it’s considered salvage. 

The certificate will change to a salvage certificate of title and will not be eligible to be used on the road as salvage vehicles cannot be registered. If a vehicle builder (they must be licensed) goes through and assesses the vehicle then performs all the repairs needed then the vehicle can be removed from the salvage title category and become a car with a rebuilt title. After it has a rebuilt title it can be registered and used on public roads. 

Salvage vehicles that are eight years old or newer must be physically inspected by the secretary of state police before a new title may be issued.

Documents needed for registration

If the following documents aren’t available then it won’t be possible to register a rebuilt salvage vehicle. 

  • A salvage certificate that’s in the name of the person or organization that rebuilt the vehicle. It should be exactly the same as it appears on the license of the rebuilder 

  • The odometer reading will be noted upon arrival 

  • An application that’s in the name of the rebuilder for the title presented

  • A salvage affirmation that details the parts of the salvage vehicle that have been replaced - this should over the essential parts of the vehicle. 

  • All the invoices and bills for the aforementioned essential parts that were changed or any junk titles from which essential parts were taken and used to rebuild the vehicle in question. 

  •  An IDOT inspection report as well as a non-expiring sticker that’s properly attached

  • A drivers license that’s valid in Illinois 

  • The requisite fees which need to be paid by check or money order

  • A separate check or money order for the inspection fee 

  • Another separate check or money order for the title fee

As stated at the end of the form, seller and buyer must review “Note: This form is only to be used with a Certificate of Final Disposition and only a Junking Certificate will be issued”.