City Clerk's Office

Deputy City Clerk
Sally Millermon
(815) 568-7112 Ext. 226
City Clerk
Theressa Hoschouer
(815) 568-7112 Ext.233
The City Clerk's Office is located at City Hall, 132 East Prarie Street, Marengo, IL.
Normal office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday.
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VOTER REGISTRATION
You may register to vote at City Hall. You must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. You need to bring 2 forms of identification with you. One identification must have your current address on it.
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CITY VEHICLE STICKERS
Anyone moving into the city limits is required to obtain a City Sticker for each vehicle owned or registered in this City. Plus, State statute requires you to change the address on your drivers license and registration within 10 days of moving. Pursuant to city ordinance, vehicles, such as work vehicles, which are kept in the city limits more than 30 days, are also required to obtain a city sticker for said vehicle. See City Hall or the Police Department to purchase them. The penalty for failure to display a valid sticker is a $75 fine, which goes to $150 after one week, if not paid.
Vehicle stickers may be purchased at City Hall during normal business hours, or at the Police Department 7 days a week.
The information required to purchase a vehicle sticker is...vehicle plate number, vehicle description, year, make, color and model.
STICKER FEES: all vehicle types: $10.00. Senior citizens: $5.00. A replacement sticker is $2.00 with old sticker or sticker scrapings. Fees double after July 31st.
New residents have 60 days in which to purchase their vehicle stickers. New vehicles must have a vehicle sticker within 30 days.
ALL STICKERS MUST BE DISPLAYED ON THE LOWER RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE) FRONT WINDOW.
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GARAGE SALES
You are allowed to have two garage sales a year. A permit is required for a $5.00 fee. There are restrictions regarding the size and where you can place any advertising signs.
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NOTARY
The City offers Notary services to City residents at no fee. You will need a picture I.D., and must sign the document(s) in the City office, in the presence of the Notary.
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MEETINGS
Fire and Police Commission meets 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of the month, in the Fire and Police Commission’s room at City Hall.
Historic Preservation meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM upstairs at the Marengo Public Library.
Planning and Zoning meets the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. There is only one meeting in December on the second Monday.
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RAFFLES
If your organization wishes to hold a raffle of any kind in Marengo, there is a form that is available at City Hall that must be completed. The City Administrator approves raffles. There is a $5.00 fee. These tickets may only be sold inside the city limits of Marengo. If you sell tickets in the unincorporated area of Marengo, you must contact McHenry County, as they also require the information.
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COMMUNITY SIGN
The City also has a Community Sign that is available for non-profit organizations to use to inform the public of upcoming events that they are sponsoring. A request form that contains the rules and regulations for the sign is available at City Hall. There is a $10.00 fee for the use of the sign. The sign is reserved on a first come, first served basis.
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CALVIN SPENCER PARK
Calvin Spencer Park is also available for use for weddings, reunions, picnics etc. The rules and regulations are available at City Hall. There is a $50.00 refundable deposit that is required at the time you place your reservation. The park is available on a first come, first served basis.
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