Payment for a Ticket, Citation, or Fine

Where do I pay a ticket, citation, or fine?
  • Fines: Payment for fines is now receipted at the Minnesota Court Payment Center.
    • Online: You will need either your ticket/citation number or your file number to access your fine.
    • By Phone: To pay by phone with a credit/debit card, call 800-657-3611. You will need either your ticket/citation number or your file number to access your fine.
    • By Mail: To pay by mail, send your check (made payable to the Minnesota Court Payment Center) and a copy of your ticket/citation to:
      Minnesota Court Payment Center
      P.O. Box 898
      Willmar, MN 56201
  • Citation For No Proof of Insurance: If you have received a citation for no proof of insurance and the vehicle you were driving was insured on the date and time of the offense, a copy of the insurance coverage card for the vehicle/a letter from the insurance agent/or a copy of the insurance policy may be faxed to the Court Payment Center at 320-231-6507 on or before the fine due date. If you are charged with another payable violation along with no proof of insurance, you may mail your payment for that violation along with your proof of insurance to the Minnesota Court Payment Center.
  • Parking Tickets: Payments for parking tickets issued by the Brainerd Police Department must be remitted within 10 calendar days of the date the ticket was issued or the fine will double. Payment can be made online, in person, by phone, or by mail.

    • Online: Using credit or debit card, go to the City of Brainerd website and click on Payments.
    • By Phone: With a credit or debit card, call 218-829-2805.
    • In Person: At the Brainerd Police Department (225 East River Rd, Brainerd) using cash, credit/debit card, or check/money order.  
    • By Mail: Send your check or money order made payable to the Brainerd Police Department (including a copy of the ticket or noting the ticket number on the check or money order) to:
      Brainerd Police Department
      225 East River Rd
      Brainerd, MN 56401
      NOTE:  A convenience fee will apply for all credit/debit card payments.

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