If you admit to an alleged violation, then you may waive your right to appear in court and pay the waiver amount. Mark the plea as "admitted" or "no contest" and sign the complaint. Deliver your plea and the fine to the Vermont Judicial Bureau by mail, in person, or online within 21 days to avoid extra fees.

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* If you're paying online …

  1. First try the Make Payments option. Search by citation number, your name, or your driver's license number.
  2. If you don't find your case, use the Prepay Fees Online option. This allows you to pay even though the citation hasn't yet been entered into the system.

 

Paying a parking ticket?

Do not use these links to make your payment. Please contact the issuing municipality for payment information.

 

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By Mail

To pay fines by mail with check or money order, return the court's copy of the complaint with your plea and your payment. Please write the complaint number on your check or money order, payable to the Vermont Judicial Bureau. Please do not send cash.

If your address shown on the civil violation complaint is not correct, enclose your current address. Mail correspondence to:

Vermont Judicial Bureau
PO Box 607
White River Junction, VT 05001

In Person

You may hand-deliver civil payments to:

Vermont Judicial Bureau
82 Railroad Row
White River Junction, VT 05001

Online

You may make a partial payment or pay the entire balance of a ticket by credit card. There is an additional 2.39% convenience fee to pay by credit card.

If you're paying online:

  1. First try the Make Payments option. Search by citation number, your name, or your driver's license number.
  2. If you don't find your case, use the Prepay Fees Online option. This allows you to pay even though the citation hasn't yet been entered into the system.

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See the Extensions to Pay Fines section of this page for more information about partial payments / payment plans.

Fines Referred to a Collection Agency

State law authorizes the court administrator to refer past-due judgments to a designated collection agency (see 4 V.S.A. § 1109(d) and 13 V.S.A. § 7171).

If a judgment has been referred to a collection agency, you must make your payments to the collection agency. The Judicial Bureau will not accept any payments in such cases. Payments you make to the Judicial Bureau will be returned to you if the judgment is with a collection agency. You are also liable for a collection agency fee for any past-due judgments.

If you have a question about a judgments referred to a designated collection agency, please contact Alliance One:

AllianceOne Receivables Management, Inc.
PO BOX 3100
Southeastern, PA 19398-3100

or

4850 East Street Road, Suite 300
Trevose, PA 19053

1-800-858-4506
Website: https://pay.allianceoneinc.com/

Extensions to Pay Fines

You may request an extension of time to pay a fine. Your request must be in writing and signed. The request must include your name, address, date of birth, phone number, and complaint number(s). You must also include a partial payment of $30 for each complaint number, not to exceed $100 per month. You may pay by check, money order, or online using the Public Portal. Please do not mail cash.

Criminal Division Payments

To pay your criminal fines, criminal division public defender fee, and civil suspension fee, please call (802) 652-1900 during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., except state holidays.

Please have your docket number and credit card information ready when you call.

You may use these cards to make payments to Vermont Courts.

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Please note: The credit card company charges a convenience fee for usage. Please note that credit card payments may take up to three to five business days to process. To avoid an impending suspension, please contact the Judicial Bureau directly at 802-295-8869 or 802-652-1900.

State law authorized the court administrator to refer past-due judgments to a designated collection agency. For judgments referred to a collection agency, you must provide payments to the collection agency. You are also liable for a collection agency fee for any past-due judgments.   If you have questions about a judgment referred to a designated collection agency, please contact Alliance One:

AllianceOne Receivables Management, Inc.
P.O. Box 11641
Tacoma, WA. 98411-0641
1-800-858-4506

For judgments referred to the Vermont Tax Department, you must provide payments to the Vermont Tax Department.  You are liable for a collection fee for any past-due judgments. If you have questions about a judgment referred to the Vermont Tax Department, please contact Vermont Tax Department:

Vermont Tax Department
133 State Street
Montpelier, Vt. 05633-1401
Phone: (802) 828-2518 
Fax: (802) 828-5282
Email: tax.collections@vermont.gov

Have a Question?

Click on the link below that best identifies your question or concern to send an email the Judicial Bureau. Provide your case number, name, and phone number. A Judicial Assistant will respond by email or phone to take a payment if you’re facing an impending suspension.

If your email provider does not support the links above, please call the Judicial Bureau at 802-295-8869.

 

You can find these forms related to these topics at the bottom of this web page:

  • Asking for More Time to Pay a Fine
  • Asking to Reschedule a Hearing
  • Appealing a Judgment