Pay a Parking Ticket
Pay a parking ticket online, by phone, by mail or in person. Please pay on time to avoid late fees and other penalties.
Online
Pay your ticket online with a credit or debit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
Phone
Call our 24/7 toll free number at (800) 500-6484 to pay with a credit or debit card by phone.
Mail
Mail your ticket and a check or money order made to "City of Oakland" for the full amount to:
Parking Citation Payment Processing Center
PO Box 54916
Los Angeles, CA 90054
Always keep a copy of your ticket and check number for your records.
Come to the Parking Citation Assistance Center located in the same plaza as Oakland City Hall. The address is:
Parking Citation Assistance Center
270 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (entrance facing State Building on Clay Street)
Oakland, CA 94612
Our entrance is on Clay St, facing State Building. We accept credit or debit card, check, money order and cash. We are open weekdays from 10AM to 2PM.We are closed on City of Oakland holidays.
Services provided are: Boot Returns, Parking Citation Payments, and Parking Citation Challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to pay?
21 days from the issue date. The issue date is the date written on the ticket; it is not the date that you saw the ticket.
What happens if I don't pay my ticket?
Failure to pay or challenge a ticket can lead to more fines. Your car may also get booted or towed. You will not be able to re-register your car until all tickets and fees are paid.
I owe a lot. Are there payment plans for parking tickets?
Yes. There are a variety of payment plan options depending on your income and other factors. Visit our Parking Ticket Payment Plans for more information
Other questions?
Call (800) 500-6484. We offer assistance in English, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Phone hours: 11:30AM to 2:30PM, Monday through Friday