Arlington Heights: Avoid waiting in line, purchase vehicle sticker online

The 2021 village of Arlington Heights vehicle sticker needs to be placed on vehicles as of Jan. 1, 2021. Please consider using other convenient methods to purchase your sticker and avoid an in-person visit to Village Hall, which could result in standing in a line that may extend outdoors due to social distancing measures.

Residents are encouraged to purchase vehicle stickers online at www.vah.com or to mail in a completed form along with payment to Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road. You can also drop off your form and payment in the village's drop-box, located on the north end of Village Hall, adjacent to the Arlington Heights Road exit from the Municipal Parking Garage.

Please know that it may take up to two weeks before you receive your 2021 vehicle sticker. No fines will be given to those who purchase their vehicle sticker in late December and do not receive the new sticker in time to place it on their car's windshield by Jan.1.

The 2021 vehicle sticker design promotes the importance of buying locally. Studies show that when you buy from a local merchant, as much as two-thirds of what is spent gets reinvested into our community.

Please remember to display the vehicle sticker on the passenger-side of the front windshield of all vehicles by Jan. 1, 2021, to avoid penalties. Stickers cost $30 each per passenger car; $12 for seniors over age 65 or turning 65 in the year 2021 (limit one per family); $12 for residents with a valid state handicapped plates, permanent placards or disability certificates (limit one per family).

If you are not able to purchase your sticker online or by using the mail-in form, you may purchase it in person at Village Hall, which is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Village Hall will be closed during the holidays on Dec. 24 and 25.

Here are some helpful reminders for when you purchase your 2021 vehicle sticker.

If you need to update the information on your vehicle sticker form, just cross out incorrect or outdated information and make the necessary changes you need, then mail back the form or bring it with you when purchasing your new sticker.

If you are purchasing a vehicle sticker at the senior rate for the first time, and you are over the age of 65 or will turn 65 in the year 2021, you can mail in a copy of your driver's license for proof of age, or show it to the cashiers if purchasing your vehicle sticker at Village Hall.

Residents purchasing a vehicle sticker for the first time who have valid State handicapped plates, permanent placards or disability certificates can mail in a copy of their handicapped placard to obtain the discounted rate.

If you are a new resident and do not have an Arlington Heights vehicle sticker you will need to purchase one at the Finance Department's front counter, on the first floor of Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road. You can also download the renewal form on our website, vah.com, and mail it in with your payment.

While online purchase of the vehicle sticker is available, we are unable to accommodate purchases via the phone.

Vehicle stickers can also be purchased at the alternative locations listed below:

The Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road

The Arlington Heights Currency Exchange, 118 E. Wing St.

The Algonquin/Wilke Currency Exchange, 1764 W. Algonquin Road

Village Bank & Trust locations: 234 W. Northwest Hwy. or 150 E. Rand Road

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