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Pay a Parking Citation

Pay your Parking Citation online here: OJD Courts ePay

OJD Courts ePay 

The quickest way to pay your citation is by using the courts online payment system. When paying online please:

  • Have your citation number ready. 
  • Wait at least three business days from the citation issue date before making an online payment
  • By using OJD Courts ePay to make a payment, you will be entering a plea of no contest. This means you cannot request a trial or ask that your fine be reduced. If you wish to plead not guilty or no contest with an explanation, do not use OJD Courts ePay. For more information on these options return to the Parking Citations home page
  • If your vehicle has been towed or booted (immobilized), you MUST appear in person at the Multnomah County Central Courthouse to pay and obtain a release for the vehicle. Please see "How do I get a Release for a Vehicle that was Towed/Booted?" for additional information.

Pay by Mail 

When paying by mail, send a check or money order (do not send cash) payable to ‘State of Oregon’, include with your payment the citation or case number as well as the license plate number of the cited vehicle. Mail your payment to:

Multnomah County Circuit Court
Parking Citation Office
P.O. Box 78
Portland, OR 97207

Pay in Person 

You can also pay in person in the Customer Service Area on the Second Floor of the Multnomah County Central Courthouse.

Other Options 

If you wish to plead not guilty or no contest with an explanation return to the Parking Citations home page for more information on how to pay.

Default Judgment 

If you do not make a full payment the court may issue an order to tow the vehicle, enter a judgment against you, and impose a fine. This fine could be up to the maximum amount allowed by law and sent to collections with additional fees. If you respond after a Default Judgment, see the “What Happens if I Fail to Appear?” page and the Right to Appeal section on the Parking Citations home page for more information.


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