Bidding is restricted to buyers who have a scrap processing license, automotive rebuilders license or automotive parts recycling license. Prospective bidders must submit this license prior to bidding. Buyer will also provide all appropriate licenses, including scrap processing license, rebuilder's license or automotive parts recycling license. Buyer must comply with all applicable sections and subsections of 625 ILCS 5/Chapter 5, Articles 3, 4 & 5 of the Illinois Vehicle Code including, Sections 5-301, 5-302, 5-401.2, 5-401.3, 5-402.1, 5-403, 5-403.1, 5-501, 5-502, 5-503 & 5-504. A bill of sale will be issued. Buyer will provide proof of insurance prior to the removal of any vehicles. Buyer is to furnish all labor and equipment. If buyer subcontracts all or a portion of the labor and equipment to remove the property from the sale location, buyer is required to provide subcontractor(s) information in writing prior to any vehicles being removed. Subcontractors not disclosed herein will not be allowed to remove any vehicles. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: In order to participate in this auction, your  Business License (see above) must be received and approved by the City representative a minimum of 72 hours prior to this auction's end date. Licenses submitted late will still be reviewed and considered for eligibility to allow you to bid on future future pre-qualified auctions.

BUYER WILL BE ISSUED THE FOLLOWING: The following documents will be mailed to the winning bidder address once payment is received for the vehicle(s) 1) Copies of the notice of disposal letter sent to the owner, and lien holder. 2) Copies of the return receipt or returned letter that was sent certified mail. 3) Copies of Illinois Vehicle Title Search. 4) An Affidavit from the Auction Contact Officer signed stating that a title search was done on the vehicle. 5) Bill of Sale Note: Generally, only salvage titles can be obtained in the State of Illinois (if a title can be obtained at all); please be sure to check your state and local laws as we are not aware of what type of titles can be obtained in your area.

AUCTION CONTACT:
PLEASE PROVIDE BUSINESS LICENSE SUBMITTALS TO LUCIOUS JONES 
LUCIOUS.JONES@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG
312-745-4140    

**IMPORTANT***Appointments are required for access to the Salvage Yard located at 10101 S. Stony Island, for site visits, drop-off of documents and pick-up/removal of equipment and materials. Please email the contact listed on the auction to schedule your appointment.

IMPORTANT: Third (3rd) party payments are not accepted on any auctions. The winning bidder MUST make payment (please read the linked Terms and Conditions). Third party payment may result in default of the bidder/auction.  

IMPORTANT PAYMENT CHANGES - PLEASE READ!  Payments made by Cashier's Check, Money Orders or Money grams will no longer be accepted at the Salvage Yard or by mail in 2019. All Auctions with end dates of January 15, 2019 (or later) will be subject to this change. Payments must be made either by credit card through this website or by cash, Cashier's Check, Money Order, Money gram or credit card at one of the following four Revenue Payment Center locations: 

 Payment Centers 

- 4770 South Kedzie 
- 4445 North Pulaski 
- 2006 East 95th Street
8:00a.m. - 6:30p.m. (M-F)

City Hall  

121 North LaSalle, Room 107A 
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. (M-F)

You must provide your Payment Center Receipt along with your Public Surplus Winning Bidder Notification and signed Affidavit at time of equipment pick-up.