Illinois Registered Watercraft

Submittal of an application does not mean a guaranteed approval of an application. We review each transaction on a case by case basis

NOTE: To apply for a Corrected Title, Corrected Registration, Title Search or Dealer/Manufacturer registration, please call 217/557-0180 or 800/382-1696 to request a paper application.

Used Watercraft - currently issued an Illinois registration number - Class 1 (jet skis/PWCs), Class 2, 3, 4 – that was purchased from an Illinois dealer or retailer

Completed Watercraft Application – check TRANSFER/RENEWAL box
Original Illinois watercraft title or; Power of Attorney form and if applicable, lien release letter
Check or money order payable to IDNR (see fee chart)
Dealer - ST-556 tax form; Retailer - RUT-25 tax form and Bill of Sale
Check or money order payable to Dept of Revenue for tax amount due

Used Watercraft - currently issued an Illinois registration number - Class 1 (EXCEPT jet skis/PWCs) - acquired from an individual

Completed Watercraft Application – check TRANSFER/RENEWAL box
Original Illinois watercraft title or; Power of Attorney form and if applicable, lien release letter
Check or money order payable to IDNR (see fee chart)
No tax return required

Used Watercraft - currently issued an Illinois registration number - Class 1 (jet skis/PWCs), Class 2, 3, 4 - acquired from an individual

Completed Watercraft Application - check TRANSFER/RENEWAL box
Original Illinois watercraft title or; Power of Attorney form and if applicable, lien release letter
Check or money order payable to IDNR (see fee chart)
RUT-75 tax form
Bill of Sale or Purchase Agreement
Check or money order payable to Dept of Revenue for tax amount due