Contractor Registration

CSS Logo Aug 18 2020

   Streamlining Community Development with the CSS Portal

The Village of Palatine’s online Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal provides residents, contractors, and business owners with a convenient way to access community development services. Through the CSS portal, users can search for property information, apply for permits and licenses, request inspections, and more.

The portal also allows users to start and save applications for permits or plans, submit them at a later time, and track their status with real-time updates.

This online platform enhances accessibility and streamlines communication, reducing the need for phone calls or office visits while keeping residents and businesses actively engaged in the community development process.

All contractor registrations must be submitted on-line through the Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal. 

How to Get Started with CSS: 

  1. Registration Link:  To utilize the Village’s new CSS system, you must first register in the system.  To start this process please click on the following link:  Citizen Self Service Portal
  2. Step-by-Step CSS Registration Guide: The Village has created a Step-by-Step Guide to help walk you through the registration process.   To view the guide please click on the following link: EnerGov Registration and Log-In Guide
  3. Step by Step CSS Application Guide: The Village has created a Step- by- Step Guide to assist you in applying for a permit, plan or license. To view the guide please click the following link: EnerGov Application Guide

All contractor registrations expire on December 31st each calendar year regardless of bond end date. 

The Village of Palatine accepts electrical licenses from the following communities:                                              

           City of Elgin   

Village of Libertyville

 Village of Orland Park- Supervisory     Electrician Certificate Only

Village of Schaumburg

            City of Ottawa         

City of Woodstock

 City of Chicago

           International Code Council- Master  
            Electrician- R16-2023 edition 

Useful Documents

  1. 2026 Contractor Registration Requirements (PDF)
  2. Clearance Fact Sheet (PDF)
  3. Demolition and Construction Site Regulations (PDF)

Plumbing License Law

Per (225 ILCS 320/37) (from Ch. 111, par. 1135) of The Illinois Plumbing License Law

"A letter of intent shall be included with all plumbing permit applications. The letter shall be written on the licensed plumber of record’s business stationery and shall include the license holder’s signature and, if the license holder is incorporated, the license holder’s corporate seal. If the license holder is not incorporated, the letter must be notarized."

Renovation, Repair & Painting

In April 2010, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) new rule, the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule, requires contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 to be certified by the USEPA and to follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.