2010-2011 Vehicle Stickers
2010-2011 Vehicle Stickers are now on sale. If you purchased a vehicle sticker in 2009, you should be receiving a renewal notice in the mail during the first week of February. If you have recently moved to the Village or if you do not receive your renewal notice you must come to Village Hall to pick up an application. If you have any questions, please call the Finance Department at 392-6000.

The new vehicle sticker must be displayed by April 30. Passenger vehicle stickers are $36, motorcycle stickers are $24, and trucks with B plates, $54. There is an additional price schedule for trucks based on their individual weights. There is no increase in fees this year.

Stickers by mail
If you bought one or more stickers last year, you should have received a renewal application during the first week in February. If you received a renewal application, you’ll be able to conveniently purchase your new stickers by mail. If you did not receive an application, please pick one up at Village Hall.

NOTE: If you had a vehicle sticker in 2009 and did not receive a renewal application in the mail, this does not absolve you of the responsibility for buying a new sticker.

Different vehicle than last year?
If the vehicle(s) you have now isn’t the same as the one you had when last year’s sticker was purchased, the application form will contain information about the former vehicle. In that case, just cross out those details and print the current information on the application.

Sticker buying in person
If you’d rather buy your new sticker(s) in person instead of by mail, you can do so at the Village Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For your convenience, Village Hall will be open the following Saturdays in April:  April 10, 17 and 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Where can vehicle stickers be purchased?
All types of vehicle stickers can be purchased any time at Village Hall. REGULAR PASSENGER STICKERS can be purchased at Algonquin-Busse Currency Exchange (1725 W. Algonquin Rd). From February 1 through April 30 (in addition to the above location), REGULAR PASSENGER STICKERS ONLY can also be purchased at the Park District’s RecPlex (420 W. Dempster Street) and Central Community Center (1000 W. Central Road). Senior rate and handicap stickers are not available at the Currency Exchange or Park District locations.

Late purchase penalty
Beginning May 1, escalating late purchase penalties will be added to the cost of your sticker. If you receive a Police Department citation for not having an up-to-date sticker, you may have to (1) pay a fine, (2) pay the basic cost of the new sticker, and (3) pay the late purchase penalty. You can avoid all that by buying your sticker on time.

Penalty exception
The penalty will not initially apply to new Village residents or to residents who purchase replacement vehicles on or after May 1. In either case, you’ll have 30 days in which to purchase your sticker. During the grace period, proof of purchase or move-in date will be required to assure that a surcharge penalty is not imposed. If you change vehicles during the year after having bought a current sticker, a replacement sticker must be obtained within 30 days in order to qualify for the $5 transfer fee. Bring a legible portion of the original sticker and your receipt. If you are purchasing new license plates, you should purchase the sticker within the 30-day limit and write “applied for” in the space on the application for license plate information. When you receive the plates, call the Finance Department and provide the plate numbers.

Senior discount
Senior citizen rates are available for residents 65 and over (with proof of age). However, just one reduced rate ($12) sticker per household is allowed and the vehicle must be owned and operated by the senior for a non-commercial purpose.

Senior rate stickers can only be purchased at Village Hall.

People with disabilities
Certain individuals with disabilities may be eligible to receive a sticker at no charge. Please contact the Village Finance Department for more information

More Information
More information about vehicle stickers, water bills or anything having to do with Village licenses and services, can be obtained by calling the Village’s Finance Department at 392-6000.