A schedule of fees can be found on the Magistrates Court fees page.

Payment can then be made via credit card.  To pay filing fees, please download the Civil Jurisdiction payment information for lodgement fees form and credit card authorisation form and forward the completed forms to MClistings@courts.act.gov.au.

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?

• Debit/Credit Card

Payments can be taken by phone Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 4.15pm.

Do not send card details by email.

• In person

At the counter

ACT Courts and Tribunal

4-6 Knowles Pl

Canberra City ACT 2601

• Bank Transfer

Contact the Fine Management Unit for account details.

• Direct Debit Payment Arrangement

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.

Fine Management Unit Contact Details

Phone: (02) 6205 4441

Email: Fine.Management@courts.act.gov.au