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:
Secretary of State
Vehicle Services Department
Record Inquiry
501 S. Second St., Rm. 408
Springfield, IL 62756
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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 considerd 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 donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.
If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.
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For more information on vehicle transfers, please 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
Vehicle Services Website
Your donated vehicle is truly appreciated, and we invite you to keep up with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to learn more about the great impact of vehicle donations on nonprofits and communities all over the world.
Please remove the license plates from the vehicle. License plates must stay with the owner.
The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services.
For more information, contact your local Vehicle Services Department:
Secretary of State
Vehicle Services Department
Michael J. Howlett Bldg., Room 312
501 South 2nd St
Springfield, IL 62756
Phone: 800.252.8980
Drivers: 888.261.5238
Fax: 217.785.3000
Vehicle Services Website
Currently, CARS is unaware of any special notification requirements for Illinois. However, you may use the Seller’s Report of Sale to inform the state that you no longer own the vehicle.
There are 2 ways in Illinois to notify the VSD that you have donated your car: in person or by mail. 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:
2) TO COMPLETE THE SELLER'S REPORT OF SALE FORM BY MAIL: