

Scan the QR code below to download the app Washington, DC 20013 Pay Using the DC DMV Mobile App Mail your payment for parking, photo enforcement, or minor moving violation tickets to: The penalty is the same amount as the ticket fine, meaning your ticket payment will double. If DC DMV does not receive the ticket payment within 30 calendar days from the date the ticket was issued (or mailed), a penalty will be assessed. If you mail your payment, DC DMV must receive it within the legally established timeframe of 30 calendar days therefore, you should mail the ticket payment at least two weeks prior to the due date. If you have more than one outstanding ticket, and do not provide the ticket number, the payment will be applied to the oldest ticket first, so it is important to include the ticket number with your payment. If you do not have your ticket, write the ticketed vehicle’s state and tag number on your check or money order (for example: MD license tag #123456). You must mail a check or money order, payable to the DC Treasurer, and write the ticket number in the memo line of your check or money order. To pay your ticket by mail, do not send cash. For online ticket payments, DC government accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. Have your ticket number and credit card information available when you pay online.

Subsequently, you will not be able to process any future payments with a credit or debit card.ĭC DMV encourages you to pay your tickets online. This may cause a default judgment to be entered against you and the ticket being sent to collections for all violations. Note: if you pay a ticket by credit card and subsequently reverse your payment, the notice of infraction will be processed as if no payment had been received.

Payment must be in US dollars or with a credit card issued by a US bank. You can pay online, by mail, using the DMV mobile app, by phone or in person at the Adjudication Service Center during business hours. Once a ticket is paid, you are no longer able to contest it. If you are going to contest a ticket, do not pay the fine or penalty.
