Bought used car in Illinois, moving immediately to FL, can I register in IL and then re-title it in FL?

Question

I currently live in downtown Chicago. I am buying a used car for $9k from a friend of mine later this month and the same day I plan to move to Florida. I understand that I have to immediately get IL license plates, but is there an easy way to do this so that I am not having to register and then title the car in both IL and FL? My concern is that the 7.25% tax in Chicago is quite high in comparison to Florida and I want to avoid taxes here if I can or just make sure that I don't pay taxes in both locations.

I was thinking about only getting some kind of temporary license plate here and registering the car in IL, but then not getting the title transferred (and thus pay taxes) until I move to FL.

Does anybody have any experience with this?

THanks.

Answer 1

You are going to buy the car and then the same day you are driving to FL. Make sure you have a clear title in your hands before you leave even if it takes a week. If something goes wrong you are about 1200 miles away, also make sure it is covered by insurance in your name.

Answer 2

go to the DMV and tell them your situation and they can help you out. Get a temporary 30 day tag on it and pay $15.00 and you should be fine.