NYC.gov/Finance Pay Ticket: Fast Ways to Pay Your NYC Parking or Camera Violation

You can pay New York City parking tickets and camera violations online through the NYC Department of Finance (DOF), by mobile app, by mail, or at a DOF Business Center. Paying through NYC’s official CityPay and DOF channels is the safest way to avoid late penalties, booting, towing, or registration blocks.

👉 Pay your ticket here:

• NYC DOF – Pay Tickets (Official CityPay Entry)
• NYC Parking & Camera Violations – nyc.gov/citypay

How to Pay Your Ticket

Pay Without Login (Online via CityPay)

You don’t need a full account to pay a NYC parking or camera ticket online; you can use CityPay with just your ticket or plate details.

Steps:

1. Go to NYC DOF Pay Now: https://www.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/pay.page.
2. Under Parking and Camera Violations, click Online: CityPay.
3. You’ll be sent to the CityPay parking portal: https://a836-citypay.nyc.gov/citypay/Parking.
4. Choose how to search:
   • By violation number (10 digits), or
   • By license plate, state, and plate type.
5. Click Search to see your open tickets and amounts due.
6. Select the ticket(s) you want to pay and proceed to checkout.
7. Pay with:
   • Credit/debit card,
   • PayPal or Venmo, or
   • eCheck (ACH) from a bank account (no fee for eCheck).
8. Submit payment and save your confirmation number; online payments generally post in 2–4 business days.

You can also pay or dispute tickets on your phone with the NYC Parking Pay or Dispute app (App Store / Google Play), which uses the same DOF systems.

Pay Online (With DOF e‑Services / Payment Plans)

If you have multiple tickets or need a payment plan for judgment debt, you can use DOF e‑Services.

For payment plans (judgment tickets):

1. Go to Parking Ticket Payment Plans: https://www.nyc.gov/site/finance/vehicles/services-payment-plans.page.
2. Register for e‑Services with your license plate, violation number, or collection case ID, then log in.
3. Once enrolled in a plan, pay installments online via e‑Services and track your plan.
4. You can also set up automatic ACH debit for monthly plan payments.

Standard online ticket payments still go through CityPay; e‑Services is mainly for structured payment plans and management.

Pay by Phone

NYC DOF emphasizes online/app/mail, but you can get help and phone support via NYC 311.

• For assistance, call 311 within NYC or 212‑NEW‑YORK (212‑639‑9675) from outside the city.

The 311 info line:

• Can explain payment options,
• Help if you’re not sure if a payment went through, or
• Connect you to DOF for special issues.

Direct “pay by IVR” for tickets is not clearly advertised; DOF steers most payments to CityPay, the mobile app, mail, or in‑person centers.

Pay In Person

You can pay at any NYC DOF Business Center.

Key points:

• Business centers are open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• You can walk in without an appointment, or schedule one via the DOF site for convenience.

Steps:

1. Bring your ticket, Notice of Liability, or at least your plate number.
2. Visit a DOF Business Center (locations are linked from the DOF site).
3. Pay using accepted methods (typically cash, money order, check, or card, depending on the center’s rules).
4. Keep your receipt. Payments usually post in 2 or more business days.

Pay In Store (Retail / Third‑Party)

NYC does not list general retail chains (like CVS or grocery stores) as official payment agents for parking/camera tickets. Private websites such as PayNYCFines.com and some apps will pay NYC tickets on your behalf, but:

• They are not affiliated with NYC DOF.
• They may charge fees or delay posting.

For time‑sensitive tickets, use CityPay, the official app, mail, or DOF centers, not third‑party processors.

Pay by Mail

You can mail a check or money order to DOF; the address depends on ticket type.

For parking tickets (judgment or non‑judgment):

• Follow the instructions on the back of the ticket.
• Write your ticket number, license plate number, and state on the front of your payment.

For parking ticket payment plans (installments):

• Mail payments to:
  NYC Department of Finance
  Church Street Station
  P.O. Box 3640
  New York, NY 10008‑3640

For camera violations:

• Mail to:
  NYC Department of Finance
  Camera Violations
  Church Street Station
  P.O. Box 3641
  New York, NY 10008‑3641

Mail tips:

1. Pay by check or money order, payable to NYC Department of Finance; never mail cash.
2. Include the ticket or NOL number(s) on your payment and any coupon.
3. Mail early; DOF says mail can take up to 2 weeks to process, and payments must be received within 30 days to avoid penalties.

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Common Issues and Fixes

Cannot Find My Ticket Online

• Make sure you enter the 10‑digit violation number exactly, or the full plate, state, and plate type.
• Check whether the ticket is very recent; it may take time to appear in the system.
• If it still doesn’t show and you have a paper ticket, contact DOF via 311 / 212‑NEW‑YORK.

Payment Not Showing as Posted

Typical posting times:

• Online / App: 2–4 business days
• Mail: up to 2 weeks
• Business Center: 2+ business days

If your payment is still missing after that:

1. Gather proof of payment (online confirmation, bank or card statement).
2. Contact DOF online or via 311 / 212‑NEW‑YORK, or follow the NYC311 guidance for investigation.

Need a Payment Plan

If you have judgment debt and can’t pay in full:

• Use DOF e‑Services to enroll in a standard payment plan or a moderate‑income / hardship plan.
• Standard plan: often requires 50% down for debts above $50, with time limits and minimum monthly payments.
• Moderate‑income plan: for adjusted gross income below a threshold (e.g., $86,400), with 15% down and longer terms.

You must register and apply online; you can’t set up moderate‑income plans in person.

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Tips to Reduce or Manage Ticket Costs

Avoiding Late Fees & Booting

• Pay or dispute tickets within 30 days to avoid late penalties and judgment.
• Keep your address updated with DMV so you receive notices.
• Use e‑Services to monitor outstanding debt and payment plan status.

Assistance & Hardship

• Use moderate‑income or hardship payment plans if you qualify to spread out judgment debt with lower down payments.
• If your vehicle is at risk of being booted or towed, act quickly—contact DOF or visit a Business Center to pay or enroll in a plan.

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FAQs

1. What is the official site to pay NYC tickets?

Use NYC DOF CityPay at https://a836-citypay.nyc.gov/citypay/Parking, accessible via the Pay Now page on nyc.gov/finance.

2. What do I need to pay my NYC parking ticket online?

You need your 10‑digit violation number or your license plate number, state, and plate type to look up tickets in CityPay.

3. Is there a fee to pay online?

You can pay with eCheck at no fee, or by credit/debit, PayPal, or Venmo, which may incur a convenience fee.

4. Can I pay with a foreign address or card?

Yes. DOF allows payments from foreign addresses using credit or debit cards, but your bank may charge a conversion fee in addition to DOF’s card fee.

5. Where do I mail payment for a camera violation?

Mail a check or money order to NYC Department of Finance, Camera Violations, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 3641, New York, NY 10008‑3641, including your NOL number, plate, and state.