Online Pay by Web Revised 3-17-11

To pay your ticket online, visit us on the internet at www.DenverGov.org/court. First, search for your case by entering your case number or clicking on “Search Payable Cases by Name,” and entering your first name, last name and date of birth and clicking on search at the bottom or the screen. IF your ticket is eligible to be paid online, a “Pay Online Now” box will appear above your case number. Click on the “Pay Online Now” box to begin the online payment process.

If your case is NOT eligible to be paid online, but is still a payable ticket, you may still make a payment via mail or in person at one of the following locations:

For Traffic Tickets:

1437 Bannock St., Room 135, Denver, 80202 720-865-7840

For All Other Summons and Complaint Tickets:

520 W. Colfax Avenue, Room 160, Denver, CO 80204 720-337-0410

What type of tickets may be paid online?

Payments accepted over the Internet depend upon a number of circumstances and typically fall into the following three categories: 1) You have appeared in court and have unpaid fines, costs, and fees; 2) You failed to appear in court or failed to pay a traffic ticket and a default judgment was entered; or 3) You wish to pay a ticket prior to the court date listed on the ticket. To pay a traffic ticket prior to court, the fine must be listed on the face of the ticket. You may also pay a General Sessions Summons and Complaint online prior to court if the only charge(s) on the face of the ticket are for the following offenses or combination of the following offenses:

§ 38-51.5 Shoplifting

§ 38-99 Urinating in Public

§ 39-3 Park Curfew

§ 39-18(a) Glass Bottles Prohibited or Littering

§ 39-10(b) Alcohol Consumption / Sale / Serving Prohibited

§ 12-47-901(1)(h)(I) Public Consumption of Alcohol

§ 39-19(a) Failure to Obey Sign in Park

§ 7-294(a) Sale of Ticket at a Premium

§ 18-18-406(1) Possession of Marijuana < 1 oz

§ 18-18-428(1) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

§ 25-14-208(2) Smoking Where Prohibited

Can I make a payment on any Denver County Court case?

No. However, we are constantly seeking ways to accept more types of payments online.

A fine amount is listed on my ticket and my court date is at a future time; however, my payment is being rejected online. Why?

On rare occasions, an officer writes a fine amount on a ticket that should have required a mandatory court appearance. On even rarer occasions, a computer glitch may have caused the problem. While the Court will honor the payable amount, the matter must be handled in person at 1437 Bannock Street, Room 135.

Why is my ticket not eligible to be paid online?

POSSIBLE REASONS why a ticket is not eligible for internet payment are as follows:

You may have been charged with a violation that requires you to appear in court.

The officer may have written a fine amount on a ticket or a computer error may have indicated a ticket is payable. For these types of circumstances where a mandatory court appearance is required, but the error causes the citation to be issued as a payable citation, the Court will honor the payable amount. However, the matter must be handled in person at 1437 Bannock Street, Room 135.

You may have been involved in an accident and were charged with a violation that requires your appearance in court.

Your ticket may already be closed because 1) Upon review of your ticket, the charge(s) have been dismissed, or 2) We have received payment in full. For traffic tickets, contact the Traffic Division at 720-865-7840 for details. For all other Denver County Summons and Complaints, contact the Court at 720-337-0410.

A fine amount is not indicated on the ticket and your appearance is mandatory.

You may have missed court and your ticket may be in Warrant status. If your ticket is in Warrant status, you will need to post a bond or appear at an add-on court session. For traffic tickets, contact the Traffic Division at 720-865-7840 for details. For all other Denver County Court Summons and Complaints, contact the Court at 720-337-0410.

You may currently be on a payment plan. Currently, pre-arranged payments need to be made in person at any of our payment locations or via mail.

You may have appeared in court, but failed to pay the fine assessed, which resulted in the case being in a Failure to Pay Warrant status. Currently, these types of payments need to be made in person or via mail.

Where are your payment locations?

For Traffic Tickets:

1437 Bannock St., Room 135, Denver, 80202 720-865-7840

For All Other Summons and Complaints:

520 W. Colfax Avenue, Room 160, Denver 80204 720-337-0410

Why is my appearance in court mandatory?

You may have been charged with a violation that requires your appearance in court. Unless a violation(s) is mandated by the court as a payable offense, or is specifically identified under statute or ordinance (law) as being eligible to be paid without a court appearance, your appearance in court is mandatory.

I was involved in an accident. Is my appearance in court mandatory?

If your traffic ticket includes a fine amount written in by the officer, your appearance in court is NOT mandatory. You may pay your fine.
If your traffic citation does not include a fine amount, your appearance in court may be mandatory. Contact the Traffic Division for more information at 720-865-7840.

Will I be charged a fee to make a payment online?

Yes. All transactions will include the assessment of an Internet Administrative Fee, which is an additional 2.5% of your transaction.

Why is the total amount due different online from the amount that shows on my ticket?

The officer may have erroneously entered a larger fine amount;
A clerical error may have been made;
A computer error may have been made;
An Internet Administrative Fee has been added. The Internet Administrative Fee allows the City and County of Denver to deliver this service at little or no cost to the taxpayers of the City and County of Denver. The fee associated with this service is 2.5% of the amount of your transaction.

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What is an Internet Administrative Fee?

This online service includes an Internet Administrative Fee that allows the City and County of Denver to deliver this service at little or no cost to the taxpayers of the City and County of Denver. The Internet Administrative Fee associated with this service is 2.5% of the amount of your transaction.

I appeared in court and a fine was assessed. May I pay that fine online?

Yes, but only if your case is not in Warrant status or you are not on a payment plan.

Can I make an online partial payment of the fine that is due on the face of my ticket?

Not at this time. All fines and costs, as well as the Internet Administrative Fee, must be paid in full.

I am on a payment plan. Can I pay my fine online?

Not at this time. You must either mail in your payment or visit any of the following payment locations.

For Traffic Tickets:

1437 Bannock St., Room 135, Denver, 80202 720-865-7840

For All Other Summons and Complaints:

520 W. Colfax Avenue, Room 160, Denver 80204 720-337-0410

How do I check the status of a payment I made online?

You may review your ticket status online at www.DenverGov.org/court. Your ticket will be closed within a few minutes from receipt of payment.

You may print a receipt by following the prompts within the program.
If you included an email address when making your internet payment, you will receive an email confirmation and receipt showing that your ticket was paid.

How do I obtain proof my ticket was paid in full and my court date was cancelled (vacated)?

You may print a receipt by following the prompts within the program.
You may print your ticket status by visiting www.DenverGov.org/court.
If you include an email address when making your internet payment, you will receive a confirmation email that your ticket was paid.

What happens if I do not pay my fine or appear in court?

The result depends upon the type(s) of violation(s) with which you were charged. Possible outcomes include:

Your case may go into default status which means you will automatically be found guilty and assessed points and court costs;
On some cases, various surcharges may be imposed as required by law;
A lien may be issued against your license and an additional fee of $30 will be assessed;
Your driving privilege may be revoked, suspended or otherwise restrained;
Your wages may be garnished;
A warrant for your arrest may be issued;
Your case may be referred to a collection agency;
Your credit rating may be negatively impacted.

What are “Points Assessed”?

The points assessed are the points that are reported to the Denver Motor Vehicle when you accept the plea bargain the City is offering. This applies ONLY to traffic tickets. The plea bargain is noted on the face of your ticket. Description of the lower point charges are located on the back of your ticket and are as follows:

1 point       R.M.C. 54-70(b)    Defective Headlamps

2 points      R.M.C. 54-68         Operating an Unsafe or Defective Vehicle

3 points      R.M.C. 54-155       Driving Too Fast for Conditions

4 points      R.M.C. 54-258       Disobedience to Stop Sign

Although the ticket may indicate a higher point amount, please be aware that you are still eligible to accept the lower point charge on the face of the ticket, up until the time of your court appearance.

Why is the time indicated on my receipt different from the actual time I made my online payment?

For standardization purposes, the time shown on your receipt is Eastern Standard Time (EST).

How do I find the date of my next court appearance online?

If you have your case number you can select “Case Number Search.” If you do not have your case number you can select “Court Date Search” and enter your name and date of birth. This search will provide you with a list of all your cases that have future court dates scheduled.

How can I view all my past and current cases online?

If you know your case number(s) you can view your cases through “Case Number Search.” If you do not have your case number(s), you can select the “Person or Business Search” feature, and pay a $2.00 search fee. Once the fee is paid, you can search by entering your name in the fields provided. You will then have access to all past and current cases.

Why can’t I access juvenile cases online?

Juvenile case information is confidential and not public record.

How do I view all past and current cases for multiple people online?

You must select the “Person or Business Search” function and pay $2.00 per name search you wish to conduct. The system will track how many searches you complete. For example, if you purchase 10 searches and are unable to conduct all 10 at one time, you can use the remaining searches at a later date. The receipt you receive will have a payment number. When you are ready to complete your searches, select the “Person or Business Search” and enter the payment number. Unused searches will expire after 30 days.

If I want to pay my ticket, but I don’t have my ticket number, how can I avoid paying the $2.00 search fee?

Select the “Search Payable Cases by Name” feature and enter your name and date of birth. This search will show you a list of all your cases that are eligible for online payment. Remember, some cases are not eligible for online payment. These include cases in warrant status, on a payment plan, or those requiring a mandatory court appearance. If you have questions related to a traffic ticket, please call 720-865-7840. If you have questions related to all other summons and complaint tickets, please call 720-337-0410.

How do I search online for cases involving a certain business?

You must select the “Person or Business Search” function and pay $2.00 per name search you wish to conduct.

What is a comprehensive search?

A search that provides access to all past and present cases of an individual or business. Juvenile cases excluded.

If I purchase multiple online searches, how long do I have to use them before they expire?

30 days.

If I purchased a search or multiple searches, what is the court’s refund policy?

There are no refunds for purchased searches.

Who do I contact if I am having trouble using the record search feature of your website?

Call 720-865-7800.