Look Up Fine(s) for a Citation

The most accurate way to find out your fine amount is to check online or talk to a court clerk. You can look up the fine amount for a citation (ticket) in our Citation Payment System. The total amount owed will include any late fees that apply. 

NOTE: It can take 20 days or more after a citation was issued before it is entered into the court’s system. If you get a message of "No Records Found," please check again in a few days. You can also call the Court Payment Center (Metro (651) 281-3219, Outside the metro 1 (800) 657-3611) to ask about fines, or click on the chat button above.

How to Calculate Fine Amounts

If you were charged under a MN Statute, Rule, or Code of Federal Regulation, you can calculate fine amount by using the Statewide Payable Offense List, but please note the following:

• A citation usually includes numbers for MN Statutes and/or city Ordinances. A statute is a statewide law, and a city ordinance is a law that applies to actions in a particular city or municipality. If you were charged by a local city/jurisdictional ordinance, please check online, call the Court Payment Center (Metro (651) 281-3219, Outside the metro 1 (800) 657-3611) to ask about fines, or click on the chat button below.

• Each citation is charged a $75 criminal/traffic surcharge and a $3 Hennepin County law library fee.
• Some citations may include number for the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which applies to certain violations involving commercial vehicles.
• Police Officers often abbreviate the statute or ordinance number. Example: MN Stat. 169.26(2)(a) means that the citation was issued under the MN Statutes, Chapter 169, Section 26, Subdivision 2, Paragraph a, for failure to stop at a railroad crossing. The officer might only write 169.26s2 on the ticket.
• Make sure the offense described in the statute or ordinance listed on the ticket matches the offense with which you are charged.

• If you got a ticket for a speeding charge (MN Statute § 169.14) and the speed listed was 20 or more miles per hour over the posted limit, there is an additional surcharge.