Illinois

When moving from Iowa to Illinois, you must register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 90 days. Plan to visit the Illinois DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in Illinois costs $151. Title transfer fee is $150 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 6.25% (plus local). Budget for these costs before your move.

Illinois requires emissions testing: Chicago metro area and Metro East (St. Louis area). No recurring safety inspection is required. Check if your specific county requires testing.

Illinois requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/20 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current Iowa minimums are 20/40/15. You must update your insurance to meet Illinois requirements before registering.

Illinois requires both front and rear plates (Iowa requires front and rear). Surrender out-of-state plates; new IL plates issued. You will need to surrender your Iowa plates and obtain new Illinois plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Illinois DMV at https://www.ilsos.gov/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.