Pay a Parking Ticket
There are several ways you can pay a parking ticket that you got in New York City. To avoid penalties, make sure you pay within 30 days.
Online
You can pay online using:
- Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or foreign cards with CVVs)
- Debit card (Visa or MasterCard logo)
- Pre-paid card or gift card (Visa or MasterCard logo)
- Electronic check
There is a 2.49% service fee for credit and debit card payments. When making online payments, use a browser other than Firefox. If you use Firefox, you may not be able to input all the requested information.
Mobile App
You can use the NYC Parking Ticket Pay or Dispute mobile app to pay with a:
- Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or foreign cards with CVVs)
- Debit card (Visa or MasterCard logo)
- Pre-paid card or gift card (Visa or MasterCard logo)
- Electronic check
There is 2.49% service fee for credit and debit card payments.
In Person - 7-Eleven and CVS Stores
You can pay parking tickets with cash at participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores using PayNearMe. You need to bring your custom PayNearMe barcode with you to show the store clerk.
There is a $2.99 convenience fee for each ticket. Only cash is accepted.
Get a barcode and learn more about PayNearMe.
In Person - DOF Business Centers
You can pay in person at a Department of Finance Business Center using:
- Cash
- Check
- Money order
- Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or foreign cards with CVVs)
- Debit card (Visa or MasterCard logo)
- Pre-paid card or gift card (Visa or MasterCard logo)
There is 2.49% service fee for credit and debit card payments.
DOF Business Centers are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
You can pay by mail using:
- Check
- Money order
Make sure to write the ticket number, license plate number, and state of the vehicle registration on the front of the check or money order.
Get more information about mailing your payment.
Payment Plans
If you owe $350 or more in parking ticket, bus lane, or red light camera violation judgment debt, you may be eligible to set up a payment plan so you can pay in installments. To find out if you qualify, you must have an interview at a DOF Business Center to talk about eligibility and payment terms.