If you received a parking ticket due to an expired meter or parking in a no-parking zone, it is necessary to pay the ticket in a timely fashion to avoid further charges. Many cities, including New York and Chicago, offer a five-minute grace period before issuing a citation. However, if your city does not have a ticketing grace period or you exceed the limitations of the grace period, a ticket will be issued. You have a few ways to pay a parking ticket, depending on the city where the violation occurred.
Instructions
Pay Online
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Visit your citys official website and do a keyword search for parking ticket. Select the Pay Parking Ticket, Parking Violation Payments or similar option.
2Enter the ticket or citation number, found on the actual ticket, in the designated box on the web page. Press OK or Go.
3Follow the steps in the online payment section of the website to enter your credit card information. Some cities require a small processing fee when paying parking citations online.
Pay by Mail
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Look at the back of your parking ticket. Listed there will be the address you will need to send payment.
5Fill out a slip of paper with the ticket number, registration number and your name and address or make a copy of the ticket. Always follow the instructions on the back of the ticket when mailing a payment.
6Fill out a check or money order in the amount of the ticket. Enclose the payment and ticket information in a stamped envelope and mail it to the appropriate address.
Pay in Person
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Go to the parking clerk office, sheriffs office or the address indicated on the back of the ticket for in-person payments. In-person payment information is also found on your citys official website.
8Walk to the designated customer service window for paying parking tickets.
9Fill out a check or money order in the amount of the ticket, or pay by cash or credit card. Many cities charge a small processing fee when using a credit card.
