Pay a fine
Where do I pay my court imposed fine?
You must pay your fine directly to the court. Court fines cannot be paid at any other agency.
How do I pay my fine?
- Card Payment – Online or Phone
- online with a Visa or Mastercard, for amounts up to $10,000 in total, at the following Access Canberra link: https://forms.act.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=1738
- by phone by calling (02) 6205 4441 Monday to Friday between 9am and 4.15pm
Payments can be made:
Do not send card details by email.
When paying online, please note you will receive a submission confirmation following payment. This submission confirmation is not a receipt. A formal receipt will be sent to you separately once your payment has been processed by ACT Courts and Tribunal. Please allow up to 5 business days for your receipt for payment.
- In person
- Bank Transfer
- Direct Debit Payment Arrangement
At the counter
ACT Courts and Tribunal
4-6 Knowles Pl
Canberra City ACT 2601
Contact the Fine Management Unit for account details.
Complete the direct debit application form. Direct debit request form
A bank statement or letter from your bank is required to accompany your application.
The statement must show the account name, account number, and BSB number.
If the account is not in your name, the account holder/s or joint account holder needs to provide a letter of authority and a copy of a bank statement for the nominated account showing the account holder/joint account holder’s name, BSB and Account numbers.
Extension of time to pay your fine
An extension of time to pay may be granted without a direct debit, if there are extenuating circumstances where you are unable to enter a direct debit for any reason. Email your request stating your name, charge number, reason for request and any supporting documents to the Fine Management Unit. If you are claiming financial hardship, complete a Statement of Fine Defaulter’s Financial Position form and attach to your request. A copy of the form may be obtained online at https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/af/2006-297/
All applications are subject to assessment and approval.