The No-Fee Disability City Vehicle Sticker Application is the form the Office of the City Clerk of Chicago uses to issue a City Vehicle Sticker at no fee to a person with a disability. It has seven parts, including a medical certification and a health-information authorization, and every applicant must complete it each year, including people already in the program. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the City Clerk receives it only through the channels described below.
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What is No-Fee Disability City Vehicle Sticker Application – Chicago, IL?
The No-Fee Disability City Vehicle Sticker Application is the Office of the City Clerk of Chicago form that persons with disabilities use each year to request a City Vehicle Sticker at no fee for a vehicle carrying Illinois disability plates.
The City Clerk offers this sticker as a continuing service to residents with a qualifying disability, in accordance with City ordinance. The Annual Residential Zone Parking feature may be added at no additional cost for applicants who live in a Residential Parking Zone. If the application is approved, the City Clerk mails the applicant a No-Fee Disability City Vehicle Sticker.
The application is a four-page packet:
- Part 1: personal information of the person with the disability.
- Parts 2 and 3: copies of the Illinois driver's license or State ID and of the vehicle registration with disability plates.
- Parts 4 and 5: medical eligibility and certification by a medical professional.
- Part 6: authorization for use and disclosure of protected health information.
- Part 7: statement by a parent or legal guardian, when needed.
Under the form's footnote, a person with a disability (Municipal Code of Chicago 3-56-050) has permanently lost the use of a leg or both legs, an arm or both arms, or a combination of these, or is so severely disabled that they cannot walk without crutches, a tripod-type cane, a walker or a wheelchair, and holds a valid disability plate issued by the Illinois Secretary of State.
The City Clerk runs separate no-fee programs, such as the No-Fee Charitable, Veteran and Government stickers; this form covers only the disability sticker.
Who needs to file No-Fee Disability City Vehicle Sticker Application – Chicago, IL?
Persons with disabilities who live in Chicago and have a vehicle registered with Illinois disability (W-) plates use this application to obtain the No-Fee Disability City Vehicle Sticker. To qualify, the applicant must meet the Municipal Code definition printed on the form (3-56-050) and hold a valid disability plate issued by the Illinois Secretary of State.
- Returning participants: the form states that all applicants, including those previously in the program, must complete the application each year.
- Parents and legal guardians: a parent or legal guardian who lives in the same household as a minor with a disability completes Part 7 and certifies that they have primary responsibility for the person's transportation. Proof of the relationship, such as a birth certificate or a court order, must be included.
- Medical professionals: a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse or physician's assistant completes Parts 4 and 5 certifying the disability.
Applicants whose Illinois ID has no expiration date (for example 99-99-9999) must bring their materials in person. Applicants seeking a charitable, veteran or government no-fee sticker use those separate programs, not this form.
When to file No-Fee Disability City Vehicle Sticker Application – Chicago, IL
Complete the application every year, and postmark it one full month before your current City Vehicle Sticker expires so the City Clerk has time to process it. The form states that every applicant, including those already in the program, must re-apply annually.
If the application is approved, the City Clerk mails you the new sticker. The new City Vehicle Sticker must be displayed immediately upon the expiration date of your previous one. The form prints no separate processing time. For questions about timing or your application, call the City Clerk's office at 312-744-3647.
Documents you need
- Part 1: the completed resident application with the person's name, Chicago address, phone number, email, driver's license or State ID number and Illinois disability license plate number.
- Part 2: a copy of a valid, unexpired Illinois driver's license or Illinois State ID of the person with the disability.
- Part 3: a copy of a valid, unexpired Illinois vehicle registration showing disability (W-) plates.
- Parts 4 and 5: the Medical Eligibility and Medical Professional Certification, completed by a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse or physician's assistant.
- Part 6: the Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information, with the applicant's printed name, signature and date.
- Part 7 (only for a parent or legal guardian of a minor with a disability): the completed parent or guardian statement, plus acceptable proof of the relationship, such as a birth certificate and/or a court order.
How to fill out No-Fee Disability City Vehicle Sticker Application – Chicago, IL
Write the plate number on each page
Enter the Illinois disability plate number (it begins with W-) in the Plate Number line at the top of every page, and label each page of your application as the form directs.
Complete Part 1: Personal Information
Enter the first and last name of the person with the disability, street address, unit number and ZIP code (the city is printed as Chicago, Illinois), phone number, email address, driver's license or State ID number and Illinois disability license plate number.
Attach the ID copy for Part 2
Attach a copy of an unexpired Illinois driver's license or Illinois State ID to the Part 2 page. If the ID has no expiration date, such as 99-99-9999, plan to bring the materials in person.
Attach the registration copy for Part 3
Attach a copy of an unexpired Illinois vehicle registration showing disability license plates to the Part 3 page.
Have Part 4 completed by a medical professional
A licensed physician, advanced practice nurse or physician's assistant enters the diagnosis, answers whether the disability is permanent (Yes or No) and checks at least one box: missing a limb, or unable to walk without a wheelchair, walker, crutches or tripod cane.
Have Part 5 certified and signed
The medical professional enters their name, office phone number, address, city, state and ZIP code, state professional license number, and adds the doctor's stamp, signature and today's date.
Sign the Part 6 authorization
Print the applicant's name on the line in item 1 and again at the bottom, then sign and date. This authorizes health care providers to disclose information about your application to the Chicago City Clerk's office.
Complete Part 7 if you are a parent or guardian
Only for a minor with a disability: enter your name, relationship, address, driver's license number, phone number, date and signature, then sign and date the certification below. Include proof of the relationship, such as a birth certificate or court order.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check that every part is complete, the plate number appears on each page and all attachments are included. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it as described under How to submit.
How to submit No-Fee Disability City Vehicle Sticker Application – Chicago, IL
You can send the completed application and all required documents to the Office of the City Clerk by email, fax or U.S. mail. The City Clerk's vehicle sticker page adds that you may mail or deliver the full application to the office. It also states that discount and no-fee stickers cannot be ordered online.
- Email: [email protected]
- Fax: (312) 744-2022
- U.S. mail: Office of the City Clerk, Attn: No Fee, 121 N. LaSalle St., Rm. 107, Chicago, IL 60602. The City Clerk's FAQ page gives the same office with the line "Attn: Disability Sticker" and ZIP code 60602-1295.
- In person: required if your Illinois driver's license or State ID has no expiration date (for example 99-99-9999).
Send every part together: the packet must include the copies and attachments the form lists. Postmark it one full month before your current sticker expires. Questions go to 312-744-3647. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the application without every part: the form says you must complete all of the information and include the copies and attachments listed.
- Attaching an expired driver's license, State ID or vehicle registration; the form requires unexpired copies.
- Mailing or emailing the packet when your Illinois ID has no expiration date (such as 99-99-9999); the form says those applicants must bring the materials in person.
- Attaching a registration that does not show disability (W-) plates, or leaving the plate number blank at the top of each page.
- Leaving the medical professional's name, state professional license number, signature or date incomplete in Part 5, or checking no box in Part 4 when at least one is required.
- Forgetting to sign Part 6, or not printing the applicant's name legibly.
- Omitting proof of relationship, such as a birth certificate or court order, when a parent or legal guardian applies for a minor in Part 7.
- Postmarking the application too late: it should be postmarked one full month before the current sticker expires.
- Assuming last year's approval carries over; every applicant must re-apply each year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the No-Fee Disability City Vehicle Sticker?
It is a City Vehicle Sticker the Office of the City Clerk of Chicago issues at no fee to a person with a qualifying disability. The person must meet the Municipal Code 3-56-050 definition and hold a valid disability plate issued by the Illinois Secretary of State.
Do I have to apply for the no-fee disability sticker every year?
Yes. The form states that all applicants, including those previously in the program, must complete the application each year. Postmark it one full month before your current City Vehicle Sticker expires to allow time for processing.
Where do I send the Chicago no-fee disability sticker application?
Send it to [email protected], fax it to (312) 744-2022, or mail it to Office of the City Clerk, Attn: No Fee, 121 N. LaSalle St., Rm. 107, Chicago, IL 60602. Call 312-744-3647 with questions.
Can I apply for a no-fee disability sticker online?
The City Clerk's page says discount and no-fee stickers cannot be ordered online. You send the completed application and copies by email, fax or mail, or bring them in person. FillingPDF only lets you fill out and download the PDF.
What documents do I need with the application?
Copies of an unexpired Illinois driver's license or State ID and an unexpired Illinois vehicle registration with disability W-plates, a medical certification (Parts 4 and 5) and the signed Part 6 authorization. A parent or guardian of a minor also adds proof of relationship.
Who completes the medical sections of the form?
A licensed physician, advanced practice nurse or physician's assistant completes Part 4 and Part 5. They give the diagnosis, say whether the disability is permanent and sign with their state professional license number and a doctor's stamp.
Can a parent apply for a child with a disability?
Yes. A parent or legal guardian who lives in the same household and has primary responsibility for the person's transportation completes Part 7 and includes proof of the relationship, such as a birth certificate or court order.
What if my Illinois ID has no expiration date?
If your driver's license or State ID has no expiration date, shown for example as 99-99-9999, the form says you must bring your application materials in person instead of sending them.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application to the City Clerk; you send it through the channels the City Clerk accepts.
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