proceduralUnited States · Chicago, ILDifficulty: Easy
Already Paid — Petition to Vacate
Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-090(c)(2): petition to vacate a default if the petitioner already paid the fine or penalty. Common scenarios: payment posted to wrong account; duplicate ticket paid; processing crossed with mailed payment. File in person within 21 days of determination.
Legal basis
Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-090(c)(2); §9-100-090(b)
Sample appeal wording
TO: City of Chicago, Traffic Compliance Administrator RE: Petition to Vacate — Already Paid — §9-100-090(c)(2) Fine of $[AMOUNT] for [TICKET_NUMBER] was paid by [check / credit card / online] on [DATE], confirmation #[CONFIRMATION]. Evidence: (1) bank/credit card statement; (2) City confirmation; (3) cancelled check. Request vacatur and refund of late penalties. Signed, [FULL_NAME] Date: [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-090(c)(2)