Vehicle Sticker Time

Vehicle stickers for 2012-2013 in Crystal Lake must be displayed on vehicles by July 15, 2012. Residents should have received in the mail a vehicle sticker application in a first-class business envelope with a return envelope enclosed for convenience in applying for this year’s vehicle stickers.  New residents need to provide current vehicle registration or insurance card.

Residents are required to display a current City vehicle sticker on the lower passenger side of their front windshield.  Vehicle stickers must be displayed by July 15, 2012.  All funds generated from the sale of vehicle stickers are used in the City’s road resurfacing and reconstruction program.

City of Crystal Lake vehicle stickers will provide parking access to Three Oaks Recreation Area, free of charge.

Vehicle sticker prices through July 15, 2012 are as follows:

Passenger Cars, SUVs, motorcycles
& mopeds - $10.00

Trucks:
A-B plates, RV plates - $14.25
D plates - $20.00
All others - $30.00

Vehicle sticker prices after July 15, 2011 are as follows:

Passenger Cars, SUVs, motorcycles
& mopeds - $15.00

Trucks:
A-B plates, RV plates - $21.38
C-D plates - $30.00
All others - $45.00

(Higher rates apply after September 30, 2012)

Senior citizens who own a passenger car, SUV, truck with B-plates or a motorcycle will be able to purchase one vehicle sticker per senior for $1.00. Additional stickers are charged at the standard rate. Stickers must be purchased at City Hall to receive the senior discount.

Stickers are available at

City of Crystal Lake

100 W. Woodstock Street

Crystal Lake ~ IL 60014

Phone: (815) 459-2020

Hours: 8-5 M-F

Passenger stickers will also be available by bringing in a pre-printed application at Dominicks Finer Foods, First Midwest Bank, West Suburban Currency Exchange, Jewel Food Stores, American Community Bank, Home Depot, Lloyd’s Paint n’ Paper, Joseph’s Marketplace, Julie Ann's Frozen Custard, Walgreens (located on Northwest Highway next to Sears) and Crystal Lake Public Library.

The Finance Department can make alternative arrangements for residents who may be unable to purchase their stickers during regular business hours.

Residents who would like to speak with someone regarding alternative arrangements, or who have questions regarding vehicle stickers, are asked to contact the Finance Department at (815) 459-2020 or by email at finance@crystallake.org.