A Seller’s Report of Sale is REQUIRED for the Donor to Complete After the Pick-up Date of the Vehicle Donation to Release Liability
HOW TO HANDLE THE LICENSE PLATES WHEN YOU DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, SUV OR OTHER STANDARD VEHICLE IN ILLINOIS
Please See the Steps Below for How to Complete the Seller’s Report of Sale
There are two ways in Illinois to notify the Vehicle Services Department that you have donated your car: by mail or in person. Currently, there is no option available online. You can find more information and forms for each notification method below:
1. TO COMPLETE THE SELLER’S REPORT OF SALE IN PERSON:
- Please print and complete the Seller’s Report of Sale Form VSD-703.
- Submit to your local field office. Click HERE locate your local field office.
2. TO COMPLETE THE SELLER’S REPORT OF SALE FORM BY MAIL:
- Please print and complete the Seller’s Report of Sale Form VSD-703.
- Mail completed Seller’s Report of Sale Form VSD-703 to:
Secretary of State
Vehicle Services Department
Record Inquiry
501 S. Second St., Rm. 408
Springfield, IL 62756
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do I cancel my insurance? A. Only cancel your vehicle’s insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.
Q: Who is considered the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity? A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.
Q. What is State Notification? A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.
Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process? A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at giftmyride@gmail.com or call 866.642.8737. We would be happy to assist you.
If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.
If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.
For more information on vehicle release notification, contact your local Motor Vehicle Division:
Secretary of State
Vehicle Services Department
Michael J. Howlett Bldg., Room 312
501 South 2nd St
Springfield, IL 62756
Phone: 1.217.785.3000 and Press 7 for Vehicle Services
Fax: 217.785.3000