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Online
You may pay online by transferring funds from your checking or savings account, or by using Visa or MasterCard. Click Online Payment Service to pay your citation online.
Telephone
Citation fines may be paid with a Visa or Mastercard over the telephone by calling 612-348-2040.
Mail
DO NOT MAIL CASH! Make checks payable to: District Court Administration (DCA). Mail payment in the attached envelope or send to:
Violations Bureau
Government Center
Public Service Level SE Corner
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0014
In Person
Payments are accepted at the 4 District Court locations.
Late Payments
Failure to respond to a citation within twenty-one (21) days of the date the citation was entered by the court results in increased penalties and fees being assessed. Increased penalties could include any of the following:
- your Driver's License may be SUSPENDED,
- the amount due may be referred to a collection agency who has collection authority and may access non-public government data for the purpose of expediting collection,
- or a warrant may be issued for your ARREST.
Court Required Charges: If the listed offense is "Court Required," a "Summons to Appear" will be issued that gives you a court date. The "Summons to Appear" will be mailed to you within 10 business days after the citation is received by the court. It will be mailed to the address listed on the citation. Failure to appear may result in a Bench Warrant being issued for your arrest.