Description
Parking citations may be paid online, by phone, in-person, or by mail. No court appearance is required to pay or contest a citation in the city of Sacramento. All fees are temporarily paused until a citation review is completed. Citations placed on contest do not require a deposit or payment unless the citation review upholds the citation. Payment plans are available.
Sacramento County citations
The city's public counter accepts payments for parking citations issued by Sacramento County.
Confirm the correct issuing agency online portal.
Index
Payment plan options & fine information
Applications available by appointment. Choose a payment plan option to schedule an appointment online.
online citation services
Payment or citation contests must be submitted within 21 days from citation issue date.
Pay or contest parking citations issued by City of Sacramento
Pay or contest citations issued by Sacramento County
View photos of vehicle taken at time of citation issuance
View city codes, CA Vehicle Codes, and general information
Submit online inquiry about parking citations, including lost citations
other payment options
Payment or citation contests must be submitted within 21 calendar days from citation issue date.
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Pay by phone
Call 1-888-266-1314 (IVR phone)
Please have the citation number (issue number) and a credit/debit card ready to pay. -
Pay by mail
Check or money order payable to: City of Sacramento
Revenue Services
P.O. Box 2551
Sacramento, CA 95812-2551 -
Pay or submit contest form in personRevenue Division Counter Hours
Revenue Division
New City Hall
915 I Street, Room 1214
Sacramento, CA 95814Drop box available in lobby or outside on H St.
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Contest citation by mailView what should be included in a mailed contest
Mail contest and supporting documentation to:
Revenue Division
915 I Street, Room 1214
Sacramento, CA 95814
the contest process
Court appearances are not involved for citation contests. No payment is required to contest
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Administrative review (contest)Citation Contest Process
View the process to contest a citation online, the required forms, and general information
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Administrative hearingsAdministrative Hearing Process (Appeals)
To appeal citation contests that were not dismissed.
citation resources
Codes for vehicles & traffic
Codes for streets, sidewalks, and public places
Fine schedule for general violations of California Vehicle Code
Fine schedule for general violations of Sacramento City Code