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Old 04-16-2012, 10:32 AM
 
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I already live in Bloomington, IL but bought a place in downtown chicago to live in half-the week. I take train everywhere, so rarely drive my car to the city. I just paid $99 to renew my Illinois vehicle registration. Do I need to pay the same/similar amount to register it again for Chicago? Or can I just transfer my registration from Bloomington to Chicago ( doubt it, but worth asking?)
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Old 04-16-2012, 11:04 AM
 
Location: Bay Area
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It's a simple address change at the DMV. I don't think they charge (or if they do it's like $5)
But, you would then need to get a city sticker to comply with the letter of the law.

If you're taking the train down and not driving the car in the city; don't bother changing anything.
I'd only change it if you're living there and leaving it parked in the street.
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Old 04-16-2012, 11:57 AM
 
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"legally" i think youre required to register the car if it is parked in the city 30 days or more in the year.
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Old 04-16-2012, 12:45 PM
 
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If I understand correctly, the license plate sticker and Chicago city sticker are two separate yearly fees?
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Old 04-16-2012, 01:08 PM
 
Location: Oak Park, IL
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If I understand correctly, the license plate sticker and Chicago city sticker are two separate yearly fees?
The license plate sticker is a state of Illinois requirement. The Chicago city sticker is a city of Chicago requirement.
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Old 04-16-2012, 02:20 PM
 
Location: Bay Area
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He said he takes the train TO the city, not in the city, shouldn't need to register there or even park in the city.
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Old 04-16-2012, 02:50 PM
 
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I already live in Bloomington, IL but bought a place in downtown chicago to live in half-the week. I take train everywhere, so rarely drive my car to the city. I just paid $99 to renew my Illinois vehicle registration. Do I need to pay the same/similar amount to register it again for Chicago? Or can I just transfer my registration from Bloomington to Chicago ( doubt it, but worth asking?)
I wouldn't.
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Old 04-16-2012, 03:06 PM
 
Location: Chicago - Logan Square
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Register it at whatever address you use on your driver's license, it just makes life easier.
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