Golf Carts and UTV Permits

Any UTVs and golf carts operating on a Village street are required to be permitted. Applications and waivers for golf carts and UTVs can be accessed on this page, or are available for pick up at the Channahon Police Department.

Golf cart/UTV permit applications will only be accepted during regular business hours at the police department. You may be required to show proof of ownership of the golf cart or UTV at the time of permitting. For any questions regarding permitting, please contact the police department at 815-467-5152.

Please have the following documents with you when obtaining your permit at the police department:

• Completed Permit Application & Checklist (link)
• Completed Waiver of Liability for each licensed operator (link)
• State issued identification for permittee
• Proof of mandatory liability insurance listing the golf cart or UTV
• Payment - cash, check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard and Discover cards will incur a nominal service fee)
• Titling paperwork for UTVs manufactured after January 1, 1998

To view the Village of Channahon's Golf Cart/UTV ordinance in full, please click here (link).