CHAPTER 4 - ANTI-THEFT LAWS

625 ILCS 5/4-105.1

Sec. 4-105.1. Offenses relating to deletion or falsification of information on title document.

Illinois Compiled Statute
625 ILCS 5/4-105.1
Offense Description
Title fraud by deletion of “SV,” “Rebuilt” or other notation
Offense Classification
Class A Misdemeanor
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
SAFE-T Act Pretrial Detention Eligibility (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)
Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.
Secretary of State Driver's License Action
Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1 (Title fraud by deletion of “SV,” “Rebuilt” or other notation) is classified as a Class A Misdemeanor. Statutory sentencing scope: Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class A Misdemeanor

Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Class A Misdemeanor
Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code 8093, 8094
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (2)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code Official ILGA
Title fraud by deletion of “SV,” “Rebuilt” or other notation 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1(a)(1) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1(a)(1) -> Class A Misdemeanor Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible 8093 ILGA.gov ->
Title fraud by falsification of odometer reading 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1(a)(2) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1(a)(2) -> Class A Misdemeanor Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible 8094 ILGA.gov ->

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

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Sec. 4-105.1. Offenses relating to deletion or falsification of information on title document.

(a)

(a) It is a violation of this Code for a person to knowingly, with the intent to defraud, surrender or cause to be surrendered any manufacturer's statement of origin, certificate of title, salvage certificate, junking certificate, or other title document, in exchange for a certificate of title or other title document of this State or of any other State or foreign jurisdiction which results in or attempts to result in:

1. The deletion of the words "S.V.", "REBUILT" or similar notation. 2. The falsification of an odometer reading; or

3. The alteration or deletion of any other information required to be contained on such certificate of title or any other title document of any State or foreign jurisdiction. (b) Presumptions. A title surrendered to another jurisdiction that is subsequently submitted to any person, corporation, or other legal entity, residing or doing business within Illinois, the following presumption shall apply; if the title document fails to contain all of the previous information required by Illinois law, it shall be presumed to have been done so knowingly.

It shall be a rebuttable presumption that any title document surrendered or submitted with a false odometer reading shall be presumed to have been done so knowingly.

(c)

(c) Sentence. A person convicted of a violation of this Section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. A person convicted of violating this Section a second or subsequent time shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony.

(Source: P.A. 91-571, eff. 1-1-00.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1 (Title fraud by deletion of “SV,” “Rebuilt” or other notation) is classified as a Class A Misdemeanor.

Sentencing Scope: Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500

Is a court appearance mandatory for 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Is an individual accused of 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1 detainable before trial under the SAFE-T Act?

Presumptive Pretrial Release: Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Official Legal Citation Formats

Legal & Academic Reference

Standardized legal citations for briefs, court pleadings, law enforcement documentation, and academic research.

Illinois Supreme Court Citation 625 ILCS 5/4-105.1 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 625 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/4-105.1 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/625-ilcs-5-4-105.1
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes
625 ILCS 5/4-102
Rule 551

Damage to a vehicle or unlawful removal of any part of a vehicle

Class A Misdemeanor
625 ILCS 5/4-103
Rule 551

Unlawful possession, sale, disposal or concealment of a vehicle or essential part knowing it to have been stolen or converted

Class 2 Felony
625 ILCS 5/4-103.1
Rule 551

Vehicle theft conspiracy

Class 2 Felony
625 ILCS 5/4-103.2
Rule 551

Unlawful possession of 3 or more vehicles, 3 or more essential parts from different vehicles, to receive, possess, conceal, sell, dispose of or transfer those vehicles or parts knowing they are stolen or converted

Class 2 Felony