The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
May 21, 2019 - Oak Parkers renewing or purchasing annual vehicle licenses will notice a major change to the decades old system — the new licenses will be in a database at Village Hall, with nothing to apply to the windshield.
Every Oak Park resident who owns or leases a motor vehicle is required to purchase a vehicle license before July 15 to get the lowest rate, which increases by $20 after the deadline. Failure to purchase a license also could result in a $78 ticket. A current vehicle license is needed to purchase a parking permit.
Vehicle license fees help support a wide range of critical public services, including street and alley improvements.
Beginning with 2019/2020 season, vehicle licenses will be issued through a new automated system that allows parking enforcement officers to use electronic license plate recognition technology to scan a plate and know if the owner is in compliance with the local vehicle registration law.
The new stickerless vehicle licenses are part of a broader move to eliminate all physical vehicle-related decals, including those for parking permits and passes, a move that improves operational efficiencies and supports the community’s environmental sustainability goals.
Renewal notices sent to current license holders include instructions on how to setup an account in the new parking system. A unique identification code provided in the notice allows a vehicle owner to import and verify most data, including address and telephone number, and vehicle information.
Owners also can help the Village reduce its impact on the environment by opting out of all paper correspondence in favor of electronic communications.
In a change from previous years, first-time vehicle license purchasers also will be able to complete the process online, which they must do within 30 days of moving to Oak Park or having purchased a new vehicle.
First-time vehicle license purchasers must provide proof of residency, such as a signed lease, utility bill or other government-issued item. A driver’s license and vehicle information also are required.
Vehicle license rates vary by type of vehicle. Persons age 65 and older, and anyone who has a state-issued handicapped license plate or placard, can apply for a discount. Disabled and active-duty veterans with the proper documentation can apply for free vehicle licenses.
A list of frequently asked questions regarding vehicle licenses is posted at www.oak-park.us/vehiclelicenseFAQ.
For more information, call 708.358.7275, visit www.oak-park.us/parking or email parking@oak-park.us.
