Important Changes at BACP

Until further notice, all City of Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection offices will be closed to the public. This includes the following locations.

•         Small Business Center, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 800

•         Public Vehicle Licensing Center, 2350 W. Ogden Ave. 1st Floor

•         Public Vehicle Inspection Facility, 2430 W. Pershing Ave. 

BACP will continue processing business licenses, where applicable, online or over the phone. Please visit www.chicagobusinessdirect.org or call 312-74-GOBIZ. 

The renewal of public passenger chauffeur and vehicle licenses will be deferred until April 30, 2020. BACP staff will continue to work servicing public vehicle licensees during closure to the public. BACP staff will be available at bacppv@cityofchicago.org and 312-746-4300. 

Public vehicle inspections scheduled at the BACP Public Vehicle Inspection Facility from March 19, 2020 to April 30, 2020 will be rescheduled. An updated inspection list will be posted on the Public Vehicles page, and BACP will notify taxicab affiliations and license managers via e-mail of updated public vehicle inspection dates. 
The BACP team will continue to be accessible for any questions via phone and email. 

Kenya Merritt, Kenya.Merritt@cityofchicago.org   312-744-5288

Edwin Tumlos, Edwin.tumlos@cityofchicago.org  312-744-5366

Paul Hobbs,     Paul.Hobbs@cityofchicago.org  312-744-7391

Marshell Elder-Key, Marshell.Elder@cityofchicago.org  312-744-5378


To stay updated on the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit www.chicago.gov/coronavirus. Additionally, BACP has created a resource page for businesses, consumers and employees at www.chicago.gov/BACPCOVID19.