Licenses/Permits

Most licenses and permits (other than building permits) can be obtained at the Village Hall Collections Department or reception desk during normal business hours.

Bicycle License

Licenses are free, and require the serial number and make of the bicycle.

Building Permits

Building Permits are administered by the Community Development Department's Building Division, and most residential projects are eligible for an Instant Permit.

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Business Licenses

All businesses are required to have a Village of Addison Business License to operate in the Village of Addison. The license is issued annually and is valid from January 1st through December 31st. Vending or coin-operated machines also need to be licensed. The fee for the license is based on square footage and type of business.

In addition, all business applicants are required to have an inspection by our Building Department to assure safety and compliance with current Village Codes. Once an application is submitted, the Building department will contact you to make an appointment. For a Business License application packet, please contact the Licensing department at 630/693-7573.

Dog and Cat Licenses

There is no charge for these licenses. Rabies inoculation number required for all dog and cat licenses. Dogs over six months of age are required to have a license. Cat licenses are due within the first ten days of each year, or within ten days of becoming the owner or keeper of the cat. No more than two dogs or cats over four months of age are permitted to be kept per household. Dogs and cats are not permitted to run at large. If a dog or cat is impounded by the Village, the owner has three days to redeem the animal through payment of all fees, including the purchase of a license, and fines: first offense $5 per day, second offense $10. A maintenance fee of $1 per day is charged for the cost of impounding such animal. Dog and cat owners are responsible for the removal of any excrement deposited by their animal from any public or private property.

Garage Sales

Garage sales, or sales from a yard, attic, basement, etc., are allowable only after a permit has been obtained at the Reception Desk at Village Hall. There is no charge for the permit. Permits are issued only to the property owner of the premises where the sale is to be held, two times annually for a period of not more than three days, plus one additional moving sale. Hours are restricted to 8 a.m. to dusk.

All signs shall be located on private property, have the house numbers and dates on them, and shall be removed within three hours of the conclusion of the sale. Posting of signs advertising such a sale on parkways, public right-of-way or sign, utility pole, etc., is illegal. Violators are subject to fine.

Handicapped Placards

Temporary handicapped vehicle placards, for use in designated handicapped parking spots, are available at the reception desk at Village Hall. An application, approved by your doctor, must be submitted. Temporary are available at no charge; permanent placards are available only through the Secretary of State's office.

Hunting and Fishing Licenses

These are no longer available at Village Hall.  They are available for purchase at Wal-Mart.

Liquor Licenses 

Application for a Local Retail Liquor Dealer's License shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, in writing. Additional information and applications are available through the Administration Office 630/693-7510.