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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. Citations placed on contest do not require a deposit or payment unless the citation review upholds the citation. Fees are placed on hold until a citation review is completed. Payment plans are available to qualifying registered vehicle owners.
Applications available by appointment. Choose a payment plan option to schedule an appointment online.
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
Payment or citation contests must be submitted within 21 calendar days from citation issue date.
Call 1-888-266-1314 (IVR phone)
Please have the citation number (issue number) and a credit/debit card ready to pay.
Check or money order payable to: City of Sacramento
Revenue Services
P.O. Box 2551
Sacramento, CA 95812-2551
Revenue Division
New City Hall
915 I Street, Room 1214
Sacramento, CA 95814
Drop box available in lobby or outside on H St.
Mail contest and supporting documentation to:
Revenue Division
915 I Street, Room 1214
Sacramento, CA 95814
Court appearances are not involved for citation contests. No payment is required to contest
View the process to contest a citation online, the required forms, and general information
To appeal citation contests that were not dismissed.
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