AMNESTY IS FORGIVENESS. The Office of the City Clerk is bringing back City Sticker Amnesty Month. This means the City Clerk's office is waiving City Sticker penalties to make it easier for Chicago drivers to come into compliance during the month of April. Visit one of the City Clerk or Department of Finance locations to purchase a City Sticker with no late and back fees from Tuesday, April 1 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Review our frequently asked questions for more information.
You can go to any of the three Office of the City Clerk locations:
1. City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St.
2. North Side Office: 5430 W. Gale St.
3. South Side Office: 5672 S. Archer Ave.
You can go to any of the Department of Finance locations:
1. Southwest Payment Center: 4770 S. Kedzie Ave.
2. Northwest Payment Center: 4445 N. Pulaski Ave.
3. Southeast Payment Center: 2006 E. 95th St.
4. Central Payment Center: 400 W. Superior St.
City Sticker Amnesty Month FAQ
- Who needs to buy a City Sticker?
All Chicago residents driving, parking, leasing and/or owning a vehicle for which they are responsible in the City of Chicago are subject to the Chicago Wheel Tax and must purchase a Chicago City Sticker. This includes Chicago residents that maintain their registration outside of the City of Chicago but use the vehicle in the city.
We want motorists to avoid costly tickets. You must purchase a Chicago City Sticker within 30 days of residing in Chicago or acquiring a new vehicle to avoid late fees and fines.
For more information about Chicago City Stickers: www.chicityclerk.com/chicago-city-vehicle-sticker-faq
- What is City Sticker amnesty?
During the month of April, anyone may purchase a City Sticker from the City Clerk without having to pay late fees and back charges.
- What should I do to take advantage of the City Sticker amnesty program?
If you don’t have a current City Sticker, make sure to buy one with no late fees and back charges April 1-30, 2025. The Office of the City Clerk also has a Reduced Term City Sticker available for purchase to make it easier to make sure you are in compliance.
Visit one of the City Clerk or Department of Finance locations listed below.
You can go to any of the three Office of the City Clerk locations:
1. City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St.
2. North Side Office: 5430 W. Gale St.
3. South Side Office: 5674 S. Archer Ave.
You can go to any of the Department of Finance locations:
1. Southwest Payment Center: 4770 S. Kedzie Ave.
2. Northwest Payment Center: 4445 N. Pulaski Ave.
3. Southeast Payment Center: 2006 E. 95th St.
4. Central Payment Center: 400 W. Superior St.
If you’re interested in learning about the Department of Finance ticketing relief program, please visit bit.ly/DOFFixIt and look under the tab titled “Fix-It Defense”.
- What if I can’t afford a full-year City Sticker?
The City Clerk is also offering Reduced Term City Stickers, which will allow you to buy a 4-month City Sticker and then renew it as it expires. This option means you can pay for a Reduced Term Sticker and get in compliance at a lesser initial cost.
- How do I know if I am eligible for forgiveness?
All Chicago residents are eligible for no late fees and back charges on their City Stickers.
- Is this program open to undocumented individuals?
Yes, this program will help anyone who gets into compliance with their City Sticker in April 2025, regardless of immigration status.
- Can I take advantage of the City Sticker Amnesty at the Currency Exchange?
No, the program will only be available at City Clerk or Department of Finance locations during April 2025.
- Will my City Sticker tickets be eligible for forgiveness?
If you recently received a City Sticker ticket, you may be eligible for the Department of Finance’s Fix-It Defense program. For more information, visit bit.ly/DOFFixIt.
- I have other vehicle violation tickets, can those tickets be forgiven?
You may be eligible for the Vehicle Violation Debt Relief Program and the Commercial Driveway and Signs Violation Debt Relief Program. Visit www.Chicago.gov/VDR to learn more.
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