---
id: guide-0053
title: "Documents to Bring When Financing Your Vehicle"
category: guide
subtopic: financing-documents
page_type: guide
source_url: "https://www.castlevwcars.com"
tags: ["finance", "guide", "paperwork"]
questions:
  - "What paperwork do I need to finance a car?"
  - "What documents should I bring to the dealership?"
  - "What do I need for a trade-in?"
  - "What information does the finance department need?"
related: [trade-timing, loyalty-rewards]
dealer: Castle Volkswagen of Schaumburg
---

Coming prepared with the right documents makes your finance process smooth and fast. Here's what to bring.

**Personal Identification & Income**

Bring a government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) and proof of income (recent pay stubs, tax returns, or profit-and-loss statement if self-employed). Lenders need to verify who you are and that you can make payments.

**Insurance Information**

Have your current auto insurance details ready. You'll need proof of insurance before you drive off the lot.

**Trade-In Details**

If you're trading a vehicle, bring the title, registration, and service records. This helps us appraise it fairly. Keys and the vehicle itself are essential too.

**Address & Employment**

Bring recent utility bills or other proof of residency. Have your current employer's contact info handy.

**Optional but Helpful**

If you have previous financing with us or another lender, those details speed things up. Pre-approval letters from outside lenders are also useful to share.

**Next Step**

Our Finance team will guide you through the rest. Call (847) 593-4700 before your visit to confirm what you'll need, and we'll make the process as easy as possible.