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What will it cost to move a car from Wisconsin to Illinois?

Compare the transport decision with the title, registration, tax, inspection, insurance, and old-state closeout attached to the move.

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Wisconsin → Illinois

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Illinois fee noteApply for Illinois title and registration within 30 days after establishing residence, provided the vehicle remains properly registered in the former jurisdiction.

Tax noteIllinois requires the applicable Department of Revenue vehicle tax form in addition to title and registration fees; the correct form depends on the ownership and purchase history.

Wisconsin recoveryWisconsin does not refund an unused registration period after it begins. A payment for a future period may qualify.

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Destination title and registration
Apply for Illinois title and registration within 30 days after establishing residence, provided the vehicle remains properly registered in the former jurisdiction.
Destination tax and fees
Illinois requires the applicable Department of Revenue vehicle tax form in addition to title and registration fees; the correct form depends on the ownership and purchase history.
Inspection or VIN
No statewide inspection amount applies to every vehicle on this route.
Old-state recovery
Wisconsin does not refund an unused registration period after it begins. A payment for a future period may qualify.

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