Things You Must Know

CITY HALL   
The majority of city offices are located at 16313 S. Kedzie Parkway (Honorable Evons R. Miller Parkway), in city hall.
All calls are received by automated voice response at 708-331-4905. Department options are accessible by touch tone phones.
If you do not have a touch tone phone please stay on the line and an operator will assist you.

CITY CLERK   
The City Clerk is the official record keeper of the city.

LICENSE PLATES   
Requirements for obtaining Illinois state license plates depend on which state the vehicle is currently registered. New residents may obtain specific information from the Secretary of State’s office.

When a new vehicle is acquired, Illinois license plates must be obtained immediately. State license plates may be purchased directly from the Secretary of State, Motor Vehicle Division, Springfield, Il 62765.

DRIVER’S LICENSE   
If you are from a state other than Illinois you should apply for an Illinois license as soon as you have established residence in the state. You can obtain your Illinois Driver’s License at 14434 Pulaski, Midlothian, IL, phone 708-793-1010. Your license should be obtained within 90 days.

VEHICLE STICKERS   
All vehicles registered, to an address, in the City of Markham
(automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, etc.) must display a current city sticker/tag. Vehicle stickers and tags may be purchased for $25.00 at City Hall.  You must provide a copy of your vehicle registration.  The license year is December 1st to February 28th (February 29th in a leap year).  March 1^st the sticker doubles to $50.00 and April 1^st the sticker triples to $75.00 and remains at that rate until the following December.  Residents, who purchase a new vehicle as a replacement vehicle, are required to obtain a transfer sticker. Transfer stickers are available for a fee of $1.00. You must bring the old sticker by attaching the sticker to a piece of paper.  Whether you replace a vehicle, purchase a vehicle for the first time, or purchase an additional vehicle you must obtain a sticker within ten days of the purchase date. Proof of purchase is required to avoid any late fees that might normally apply.

VEHICLE PARKING   
In residential areas, all vehicles parked out-of-doors are required to be licensed and in running condition and must be parked on an all weather surface (566) (1184). No Parking is permitted on residential streets between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. without appropriate permits.
Vehicles which are in a state of disrepair must be parked in a garage. PARKING ON LAWNS IS PROHIBITED.

However, Overnight Parking permits DO NOT supersede the snowfall-parking ordinance.  Parking is prohibited on both sides of ALL streets for a period of 24 hours during and /or following a snowfall of four inches or more.  (931)

Due to conditions beyond their control, some residents must park on the street to avoid other violations such as: driveway too short to accommodate two cars without blocking the walkway, homes built without driveways. 

Other conditions may warrant the issuance of an Overnight Parking permit. 

Residents must apply by completing application and provide:

1.      Current vehicle registration card for the vehicle the permit is to be used.  (Vehicle must be owned and registered in the name of the homeowner or individual who lawfully resides at the address.)

2.      Present valid driver’s license showing the address where the vehicle is registered and housed. 

3.      License plate number

One permit per residence can be issued.  (Special circumstances may require the issuance of more than one)

Replacement permits may be issued at a cost of $5.00 where permit has been damaged i.e. Windshield damage, etc.

Transfer of permit is allowed due to the purchase of a new vehicle and old vehicle was traded in.  More than fifty percent of the permit must be returned to complete a transfer.  (see partial permit below)

Partial permit display may render your permit invalid.  A partial permit is any permit that is 50% or less in tact, or the words “City of Markham”, or the permit number are incomplete or can not be read. 

Application must be returned to Office of the Markham City Clerk.  Upon review and approval of the information provided, your permit will be issued within seven to ten business days from the application date.  Information provided that can not be verified may cause a delay or denial in the issuance of a permit. 
Overnight Parking Permits Requirments
Overnight Parking Permit Application

DRIVEWAYS   
Driveways must be paved or have a topping of all –weather surface, such as cement or asphalt. Dirt and stone driveways are prohibited.

YARD WASTE   
Must be in Paper Bags no larger than 30 gal. And each bag must display a “yard waste sticker” and will be picked up on your regular garbage day. Stickers are $2.00 each and can be purchased at city hall. (ord. 01-O-1723). Leaf burning is prohibited.

LAWN CARE   
All residents are required to mow their lawns and keep their yards free of trash and debris. (566)

CURFEW   
Children under the age of 18 must be off the streets and out of unsupervised places of amusement, eating or entertainment unless supervised by a responsible adult, between the hours of:
10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays
11:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays (807)

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