How do I pay a ticket or fine?

If you have received a Notice of Violation or a Notice of Infraction and wish to “admit” to the violation or infraction and pay the fine, please visit the District of Columbia tickets and fines services and resources website. 

If you have received a traffic violation and wish to pay the ticket, please visit the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles. 

If you have been arrested by the U.S. Capitol Police and given a ticket called a “PD-61D,” you must either elect to forfeit the collateral amount set for the specific charge, or request an arraignment date to contest the charge. This must be done within 15 days of the arrest. Payment of the collateral amount must be made in person at U.S. Capitol Police Headquarters, 119 D Street, NE.  The Prisoner Processing Section is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Should you have specific questions, please call [phone].